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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 30/09/2026

📢 The September 2026 planetGOLD newsletter is here! Relive the highlights from the 2026 Global Forum on ASGM and catch up on more news from across the planetGOLD programme. 📖 Read now: bit.ly/46VGpJd 📥 Subscribe for future updates: bit.ly/pGEmailList

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 25/09/2026

📰 More than 180 partners & stakeholders gathered for @thegef.bsky.social funded planetGOLD programme’s 2026 Global Forum on Artisanal Small-scale Gold Mining, held from 22 to 24 September, to advance practical action toward a mercury-free, responsibly managed sector.

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planetGOLD Global Forum accelerates action towards mercury-free, responsible artisanal gold mining | planetGOLD

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 15/09/2026

Supporting countries’ commitments under the @minamataconvention.bsky.social, planetGOLD is funded by @thegef.bsky.social, led by @unep.org, and implemented in collaboration with @undp.org, UNIDO and @conservationorg.bsky.social.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 15/09/2026

For updates, insights and key takeaways from the planetGOLD Global Forum, keep an eye on our website and follow planetGOLD’s updates here. 📌 Event page: planetgold.org/2026-global-...

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2026 Global Forum on ASGM | planetGOLD

Sharing knowledge for accelerated impact

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 15/09/2026

This event aims to foster a dynamic environment for informing, educating, and exchanging best practices toward advancing #mercuryfree, responsible artisanal & small-scale gold mining around the globe. Select sessions will be recorded and released on YouTube following the event.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 15/09/2026

The 2026 Global Forum on Artisanal & Small-Scale Gold Mining, planetGOLD’s flagship, invitation-only knowledge sharing event, is scheduled to take place September 22-24 in Panama. 📌 Event page: planetgold.org/2026-global-... #MakeMercuryHistory #KnowledgeSharing #GlobalForumOnASGM

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 09/09/2026

🔴 We are live! Join now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 08/09/2026

📣 TOMORROW: Tune in for an expert panel discussion on digital technologies that are reshaping how small-scale mining communities, governments & supply-chain actors monitor activity, demonstrate responsible practice & connect to formal markets. 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 08/09/2026

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 | 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 🗓️ Tuesday, 15 September 🕑 13:00 CET 💬 With live interpretation in French and Spanish 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 02/09/2026

📢 NEXT WEEK: Join us Sep 9 for a webinar on digital tools & artisanal small-scale mining featuring: - Benjamin Clair, Datastake - Dario Biedermann, aXedras - Matt Finer, Amazon Conservation - Mikel Maron, @earthgenome.org 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W... 💬 With FR/SP interpretation

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 02/09/2026

Le projet planetGOLD Côte d’Ivoire démarre ses formations in situ des acteurs miniers après la présentation officielle du Guide d’aide à la formalisation.⛏️👷‍♀️ Lire l'article ici : www.planetgold.org/le-projet-pl...

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Le projet planetGOLD Côte d’Ivoire démarre ses formations in situ des acteurs miniers après la présentation officielle du Guide d’aide à la formalisation. | planetGOLD

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 28/08/2026

🗓️ 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 Save the date: This September 9 webinar will explore how emerging digital tools are being applied in artisanal & small-scale mining contexts 🖱️ Register: www.planetgold.org/webinar-digi...

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Webinar: Digital Tools for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining | planetGOLD

This webinar will explore how emerging digital tools such as artificial intelligence, chemical tracing and fingerprinting technologies, digital traceability platforms, remote sensing and other earth o...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 24/08/2026

Formalization is key to integrating artisanal & small-scale mining into responsible supply chains. A new planetGOLD #Zimbabwe guide offers a practical roadmap for a more inclusive, productive, environmentally responsible #ASGM sector. 🔎 Learn more: www.planetgold.org/roadmap-chan...

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A Roadmap for Change: planetGOLD Zimbabwe Launches Formalization Guide for Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining | planetGOLD

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/07/2026

The new planetGOLD Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 documentary is now available. Discover how the N'ZI GOLD Ressources cooperative is committed to more responsible artisanal mining through the adoption of environmentally friendly practices. 🛑Watch now: youtu.be/fz45e8vxJO8

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Gestion environnementale et or durable : le modèle de la coopérative N'ZI GOLD Ressources

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 17/07/2026

Le projet planetGOLD Madagascar renforce son accompagnement des communautés minières artisanales à Dabolava et Antanimbary ⛏ Ces descentes ont mobilisé les équipes du projet, en étroite collaboration avec les autorités administratives et autres. Lire plus: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-m...

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planetGOLD Madagascar renforce son accompagnement des communautés minières artisanales à Dabolava et Antanimbary | planetGOLD

accompagnement des communautés minières artisanales à Dabolava et Antanimbary

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 17/07/2026

By participating in expos & visiting #mercuryfree mine sites in Peru, Bolivian miners & gov officials are learning lessons about responsible small-scale gold mining practices they can apply back home. This knowledge exchange aims to build momentum to #MakeMercuryHistory 👏 youtu.be/GBUKN4JTxO0?...

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Building momentum for mercury-free mining in Bolivia and Peru

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 13/07/2026

A new toolkit relased by @impacttransform.org, planetGOLD Uganda & planetGOLD Cote d'Ivoire helps artisanal gold mining communities strengthen their capacity on issues that affect their health, safety & livelihoods. www.planetgold.org/toolkit-supp... #ResponsibleMining #MakeMercuryHistory

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Toolkit Supports Artisanal Gold Miners to Improve Health, Safety, and Livelihoods | planetGOLD

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 30/06/2026

The June 2026 planetGOLD newsletter is out! Discover the latest updates from across the programme, featuring stories from the field, new knowledge products and resources, and highlights from country-level efforts👇 🔍 Read now: bit.ly/4geGDBg 📮 Subscribe for future updates: bit.ly/pGEmailList

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 24/06/2026

The planetGOLD Zimbabwe project is supported by @thegef.bsky.social, led by @unep.org & executed by @impacttransform.org, in close coordination with the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, and the Environmental Management Agency.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 24/06/2026

The project has been conducting technical visits to several mine sites across the country, including Will South Mine in Gwanda, where Rayline works, to speak with miners & collect information that will inform the development of #mercuryfree technologies suitable for each site.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 24/06/2026

Meet Rayline, who has been mining for 5 years to provide for her children. She recently participated in a grassroots awareness training organized by planetGOLD Zimbabwe on health effects of mercury poisoning & is committed to shifting to #mercuryfree methods. www.planetgold.org/mining-again...

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Mining Against the Odds: One Woman’s Fight for a Healthier Future | planetGOLD

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 18/06/2026

El proyecto planetGOLD Bolivia cuenta con el apoyo del @thegef.bsky.social, ejecutado por UNIDO en alianza con el Ministerio de Planificación del Desarrollo, el Ministerio de Minería y Metalurgia y el Ministerio de Salud, Cumbre del Sajama, Fundacion Profin, Fundación Medmin.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 18/06/2026

El mercurio es el único metal que se encuentra en estado líquido y es ampliamente usado, a lo largo de los años, en la minería; sin embargo, su empleo representa un riesgo para la salud y el medio ambiente. 👇 En este video te contamos un poco más al respecto. youtu.be/RhiK0T_9GZk

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Conociendo más sobre el "mercurio" - planetGOLD Bolivia

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 15/06/2026

On this #InternationalDayofWomenInMining—and every day—planetGOLD salutes women who are championing mercury-free, formal and responsible small-scale gold mining, making this sector safer and cleaner for all. #IDWIM #WomenInMining #ResponsibleGold #MakeMercuryHistory

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 12/06/2026

Large-scale mining executives, ASGM representatives & government officials recently came together in Zimbabwe to chart a practical path toward formalizing the #ASGM sector, and to forge genuine collaboration between small-scale miners & established mining companies. ⤵️ youtu.be/PHF1Ws81ao0

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Zimbabwe Moves to Formalize Artisanal Gold Mining Through New Industry Partnership

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 05/06/2026

✔️ Provide training in prospecting to minimize impacts on ecosystems ✔️ Work with miners to develop renewable energy alternatives to power their operations and to minimize deforestation #MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #EthicalGold #ResponsibleSourcing #ASGM #MAPE #EMAPE

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 05/06/2026

✔️ Work with mining communities to design and deploy processing systems that eliminate mercury and other chemical discharges ✔️ Promote, design and implement mining and tailings management to minimize environmental footprint and impacts on deforestation, biodiversity & pollution

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 05/06/2026

As communities across the globe commemorate #WorldEnvironmentDay amid record-breaking demand for gold, it provides an opportunity to reflect on some of the practical steps that can be taken to deploy more environmentally responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining. 🧵👇

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/05/2026

With the right support, small-scale gold miners have the potential to transition to more responsible #mercuryfree methods that minimize impacts on both human & ecosystem health. This #BiodiversityDay, explore our curated collection of resources on ASGM & biodiversity: planetgold.org/curated-coll...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/05/2026

planetGOLD Uganda is supported by @thegef.bsky.social, led by @unep.org & executed by @impacttransform.org in partnership with Uganda’s National Environment Management Authority & the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development under the Department of Mines. #MakeMercuryHistory #WomenInMining #gold

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/05/2026

The experiences of Monica, Josephine and Esther, however, demonstrate how targeted training can enable women miners to step into leadership roles & earn more income. 👆 Meet these women miners who are charting a new path toward responsible, #mercuryfree small-scale gold mining.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/05/2026

Women represent about 45% of Uganda's artisanal & small-scale gold mining workforce, typically engaging in the processing & washing stages, where exposure to toxic mercury is high. They typically work in male-dominated cooperatives with little control over their livelihoods.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/05/2026

In Uganda 🇺🇬 women miners partnering with the planetGOLD project are demonstrating how inclusive leadership, formalization initiatives and #responsiblemining practices can strengthen livelihoods while protecting local communities and the environment for generations to come. youtu.be/mq4i7pNibTQ?...

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Women Leading the Way Toward Responsible Gold Mining in Uganda

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 18/05/2026

The planetGOLD Zimbabwe project is supported by the @thegef.bsky.social, led by @unep.org & executed by @impacttransform.org in close coordination with the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife and the Environment Management Agency.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 18/05/2026

The workshop put concrete models on the table, such as tributing arrangements that allow small-scale miners to operate legally within sections of large mining concessions, and shared gold processing facilities that would improve gold recovery rates & reduce use of mercury. #FormalizeASM

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 18/05/2026

Last month planetGOLD #Zimbabwe brought together gov officials, large-scale mining executives & artisanal mining reps to map out a practical path toward formalizing the #ASGM sector and building genuine collaboration between small miners & established companies. www.planetgold.org/zimbabwe-mov...

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Zimbabwe Moves to Formalize Artisanal Gold Mining Through New Industry Partnership | planetGOLD

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 15/05/2026

Estamos trabajando para eliminar el mercurio en la minería de oro artesanal y de pequeña escala, con el fin de que sea más segura, limpia y rentable para todos, desde la mina hasta el mercado. 👇 Explora el informe de progreso más reciente, ahora disponible en español 👇 🔗 bit.ly/pGinforme24-25

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 08/05/2026

🎙️PARLONS DE L'OR | Épisode 1 - Formalisation de l'EMAPE en Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 Bienvenue dans le premier épisode de "Parlons de l'Or", l'émission qui décrypte l'Exploitation Minière Artisanale et à Petite Échelle en Côte d'Ivoire ! Regarder ici: youtu.be/NlQKcH0RRaI?...

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Parlons de l'or | Episode 1 : Formalisation de l'EMAPE

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 04/05/2026

Le programme planetGOLD œuvre pour faire du mercure une histoire passé dans le secteur de l'EMAPE. 👇Découvrez les points forts des progrès réalisés à ce jour👇 📌 Consultez le rapport complet en français en ligne à l'adresse suivante : bit.ly/3P4UOxt

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 28/04/2026

On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, planetGOLD reaffirms our commitment to protecting the people at the heart of artisanal and small-scale gold mining. ⚒️ Explore our resources on occupational safety and health: www.planetgold.org/curated-coll... #SafetyAndHealthAtWork #planetGOLD

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/04/2026

Mercury emitted to the air doesn’t just affect local conditions. It can be transported around the world in the atmosphere & can contaminate locations thousands of kilometers away. This #EarthDay check out our curated collections on environmental topics: www.planetgold.org/curated-coll...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 21/04/2026

Last month planetGOLD #Zambia 🇿🇲 held a public lecture on artisanal & small-scale gold mining #ASGM at the Copperbelt University, Kitwe bringing together students, lecturers and key stakeholders to explore opportunities & challenges within the sector. Learn more 👇 www.planetgold.org/engaging-nex...

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Engaging the Next Generation: planetGOLD Zambia Inspires CBU Students on Sustainable ASGM | planetGOLD

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 13/04/2026

We want your feedback✔️ Through the planetgold.org website, we aim to disseminate valuable information for anyone interested in advancing mercury-free, responsible ASGM. If you have used the website, please take this 2-question survey. 🔗 bit.ly/3O0qkwb

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planetGOLD Website Survey 2026

Please take a moment to tell us about your experience using planetGOLD.org to help increase our impact supporting small-scale miners and protecting the environment.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 13/04/2026

« On travaillait sans encadrement. Aujourd’hui, je préside une coopérative. » ⛏️ À Bongouanou, N’Guessan était un orpailleur artisanal évoluant dans l’informel. Avec l’appui de planetGOLD Côte d’Ivoire, il obtient une autorisation et crée une coopérative: www.planetgold.org/travaillait-...

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« On travaillait sans encadrement. Aujourd'hui, je préside une coopérative. » : comment l'accompagnement a transformé un clandestin en leader | planetGOLD

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 10/04/2026

The planetGOLD programme works to #MakeMercuryHistory in artisanal & small-scale #gold mining and to make this critical source of livelihoods safer & cleaner for everyone, from the mine to the market. 👇 Check out highlights of progress so far. 👇 📌 Explore the full report: bit.ly/pG24-25Report

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