planetGOLD Programme
@planetgold.org
Working to make small-scale gold mining safer, cleaner & more profitable. Supported by @thegef.bsky.social & led by @unep.org, in partnership with @undp.org, UNIDO, @conservationorg.bsky.social, @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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Forming cooperatives to help gold miners shift to mercury-free methods in Côte d'Ivoire
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In Côte d'Ivoire the planetGOLD project has helped about 150 miners organize a cooperative to formalize their operations — a critical step toward enabling them to take up #mercuryfree methods that can improve their health while protecting local communities & the environment. youtu.be/tKNDYftZfGA?...
In Côte d'Ivoire the planetGOLD project has helped about 150 miners organize a cooperative to formalize their operations — a critical step toward enabling them to take up #mercuryfree methods that can improve their health while protecting local communities & the environment. youtu.be/tKNDYftZfGA?...
Forming cooperatives to help gold miners shift to mercury-free methods in Côte d'Ivoire
YouTube video by planetGOLD
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January 29, 2026 at 10:54 PM
In Côte d'Ivoire the planetGOLD project has helped about 150 miners organize a cooperative to formalize their operations — a critical step toward enabling them to take up #mercuryfree methods that can improve their health while protecting local communities & the environment. youtu.be/tKNDYftZfGA?...
planetGOLD Ecuador participó en el evento de apertura de una oficina técnica del Banco Central del Ecuador en la provincia de Zamora, un hito estratégico para la minería artesanal y de pequeña escala en el país.
#MAPEResponsable
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#MAPEResponsable
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Acompañamos en el inicio de las operaciones técnicas del Banco Central del Ecuador en Zamora para la compra justa de oro a la MAPE | planetGOLD
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January 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM
planetGOLD Ecuador participó en el evento de apertura de una oficina técnica del Banco Central del Ecuador en la provincia de Zamora, un hito estratégico para la minería artesanal y de pequeña escala en el país.
#MAPEResponsable
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#MAPEResponsable
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In Ecuador around 50% of gold sales to the Central Bank come from Zamora province. The inauguration of a new technical office there is a significant milestone toward supporting small-scale miners who are moving to more formal, #responsiblemining practices.
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Acompañamos en el inicio de las operaciones técnicas del Banco Central del Ecuador en Zamora para la compra justa de oro a la MAPE | planetGOLD
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January 23, 2026 at 5:28 PM
In Ecuador around 50% of gold sales to the Central Bank come from Zamora province. The inauguration of a new technical office there is a significant milestone toward supporting small-scale miners who are moving to more formal, #responsiblemining practices.
www.planetgold.org/acompanamos-...
www.planetgold.org/acompanamos-...
The planetGOLD #Ghana 🇬🇭 Health Education team recently conducted outreach programs at two secondary schools in the Western region, educating over 3,500 students & staff on risks of mercury exposure & the importance of adopting safer mining practices. 👏
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planetGOLD Ghana Sensitizes Over 3,500 Students on Mercury Risks in Mining Communities | planetGOLD
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December 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The planetGOLD #Ghana 🇬🇭 Health Education team recently conducted outreach programs at two secondary schools in the Western region, educating over 3,500 students & staff on risks of mercury exposure & the importance of adopting safer mining practices. 👏
www.planetgold.org/planetgold-g...
www.planetgold.org/planetgold-g...
The territories of Zamora Chinchipe & Loja in #Ecuador now have 139 miners newly trained in responsible, mercury-free artisanal & small-scale mining via the #mejORO Comprehensive School for Responsible & Mercury-Free Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining. 👏
www.planetgold.org/ecuador-cele...
www.planetgold.org/ecuador-cele...
Ecuador celebra la graduación de mineros y mineras comprometidos con una MAPE responsable y libre de mercurio | planetGOLD
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December 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The territories of Zamora Chinchipe & Loja in #Ecuador now have 139 miners newly trained in responsible, mercury-free artisanal & small-scale mining via the #mejORO Comprehensive School for Responsible & Mercury-Free Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining. 👏
www.planetgold.org/ecuador-cele...
www.planetgold.org/ecuador-cele...
The last planetGOLD newsletter of 2025 is out!
Find rich stories from field activities, a comprehensive new analysis of the programme, a recap of our interventions at the COP-6 meeting of the @minamataconvention.bsky.social & more 👇
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Find rich stories from field activities, a comprehensive new analysis of the programme, a recap of our interventions at the COP-6 meeting of the @minamataconvention.bsky.social & more 👇
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December 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The last planetGOLD newsletter of 2025 is out!
Find rich stories from field activities, a comprehensive new analysis of the programme, a recap of our interventions at the COP-6 meeting of the @minamataconvention.bsky.social & more 👇
🔍 Read now: bit.ly/4oXSt37
📮 Subscribe: bit.ly/pGEmailList
Find rich stories from field activities, a comprehensive new analysis of the programme, a recap of our interventions at the COP-6 meeting of the @minamataconvention.bsky.social & more 👇
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As planetGOLD #Uganda 🇺🇬 reaches its halfway mark of implementation, the Annual Stakeholders’ Meeting took stock of project progress & reaffirmed collective commitment to a #mercuryfree gold mining sector. Read the full recap 👇
www.planetgold.org/building-mer...
#MakeMercuryHistory #EthicalGold
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#MakeMercuryHistory #EthicalGold
Building a Mercury-Free Future in Uganda: Reflections from the 2025 Annual Stakeholders’ Meeting | planetGOLD
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December 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
As planetGOLD #Uganda 🇺🇬 reaches its halfway mark of implementation, the Annual Stakeholders’ Meeting took stock of project progress & reaffirmed collective commitment to a #mercuryfree gold mining sector. Read the full recap 👇
www.planetgold.org/building-mer...
#MakeMercuryHistory #EthicalGold
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#MakeMercuryHistory #EthicalGold
🗨️ Más de 250 participantes de Ecuador, Perú, Brasil y Colombia se reunieron para intercambiar experiencias, soluciones y aprendizajes que están transformando la MAPE hacia un modelo libre de mercurio, formalizado e inclusivo.
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Ecuador, Brasil, Colombia y Perú compartieron experiencias exitosas hacia una producción sostenible en la MAPE | planetGOLD
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December 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
🗨️ Más de 250 participantes de Ecuador, Perú, Brasil y Colombia se reunieron para intercambiar experiencias, soluciones y aprendizajes que están transformando la MAPE hacia un modelo libre de mercurio, formalizado e inclusivo.
www.planetgold.org/ecuador-bras...
www.planetgold.org/ecuador-bras...
Did you know today is #WorldSoilDay? Technologies and practices that eliminate the use of mercury in artisanal & small scale gold mining not only protect the #soil, water and air—but when used properly they can also extract a greater amount of gold than using mercury.
December 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Did you know today is #WorldSoilDay? Technologies and practices that eliminate the use of mercury in artisanal & small scale gold mining not only protect the #soil, water and air—but when used properly they can also extract a greater amount of gold than using mercury.
In a new storybook, the planetGOLD #Uganda 🇺🇬 project reflects on progress made toward a #mercuryfree artisanal & small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector.
🔎 Explore the storybook: planetgold.org/resources/pl...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalGold
🔎 Explore the storybook: planetgold.org/resources/pl...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalGold
planetGOLD Uganda Stories From the Field: Towards a Mercury-Free Future in Artisanal Gold Mining | planetGOLD
The second edition of Stories from the Field, highlights planetGOLD Uganda's ongoing commitment to advancing a mercury-free artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector. This edition shows the experie...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
In a new storybook, the planetGOLD #Uganda 🇺🇬 project reflects on progress made toward a #mercuryfree artisanal & small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector.
🔎 Explore the storybook: planetgold.org/resources/pl...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalGold
🔎 Explore the storybook: planetgold.org/resources/pl...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalGold
The planetGOLD Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 project recently hosted its first Annual Stakeholders Conference in Harare, aligning around practical actions for a more responsible and inclusive artisanal & small-scale #gold mining sector.
#MakeMercuryHistory #ArtisanalGold #ASGM
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#MakeMercuryHistory #ArtisanalGold #ASGM
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Building Together for a Sustainable ASGM Sector in Zimbabwe | planetGOLD
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November 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The planetGOLD Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 project recently hosted its first Annual Stakeholders Conference in Harare, aligning around practical actions for a more responsible and inclusive artisanal & small-scale #gold mining sector.
#MakeMercuryHistory #ArtisanalGold #ASGM
www.planetgold.org/building-tog...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ArtisanalGold #ASGM
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This week the planetGOLD programme was honored to share lessons and reflections at a #MinamataCOP6 special event sponsored by the Global Environment Facility on November 4.
👉 View the recap: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #EthicalGold
👉 View the recap: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #EthicalGold
The planetGOLD Programme – Learnings and Looking Ahead | planetGOLD
Minamata Convention on Mercury COP-6 Special Event
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November 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This week the planetGOLD programme was honored to share lessons and reflections at a #MinamataCOP6 special event sponsored by the Global Environment Facility on November 4.
👉 View the recap: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #EthicalGold
👉 View the recap: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #EthicalGold
♀️ Women who are active in #ASGM typically face a range of gender-specific barriers that prevent their full participation.
Check out the new guide launched this week at #MinamataCOP6 describing approaches to address challenges faced by women miners 👇 www.planetgold.org/sites/defaul...
Check out the new guide launched this week at #MinamataCOP6 describing approaches to address challenges faced by women miners 👇 www.planetgold.org/sites/defaul...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
♀️ Women who are active in #ASGM typically face a range of gender-specific barriers that prevent their full participation.
Check out the new guide launched this week at #MinamataCOP6 describing approaches to address challenges faced by women miners 👇 www.planetgold.org/sites/defaul...
Check out the new guide launched this week at #MinamataCOP6 describing approaches to address challenges faced by women miners 👇 www.planetgold.org/sites/defaul...
📢 Starting at 14:00 CET! Advancing #GenderInclusive Solutions in ASGM
If you're attending #MinamataCOP6 join us & the World Bank’s Africa EHPMP program downstairs in Room 3 for an engaging Knowledge Lab focused on #GenderResponsive approaches in artisanal & small-scale gold mining.
If you're attending #MinamataCOP6 join us & the World Bank’s Africa EHPMP program downstairs in Room 3 for an engaging Knowledge Lab focused on #GenderResponsive approaches in artisanal & small-scale gold mining.
Attending #MinamataCOP6 next week? Join us & the #WorldBank’s Africa Environmental Health & Pollution Management Program on Thursday, November 6 for a Knowledge Lab on #GenderResponsive approaches in artisanal & small-scale gold mining. #WomenInMining
🔗 More info: www.planetgold.org/advancing-ge...
🔗 More info: www.planetgold.org/advancing-ge...
Advancing Gender-Inclusive Solutions in ASGM | planetGOLD
Minamata Convention on Mercury COP-6 Knowledge Lab
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November 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
📢 Starting at 14:00 CET! Advancing #GenderInclusive Solutions in ASGM
If you're attending #MinamataCOP6 join us & the World Bank’s Africa EHPMP program downstairs in Room 3 for an engaging Knowledge Lab focused on #GenderResponsive approaches in artisanal & small-scale gold mining.
If you're attending #MinamataCOP6 join us & the World Bank’s Africa EHPMP program downstairs in Room 3 for an engaging Knowledge Lab focused on #GenderResponsive approaches in artisanal & small-scale gold mining.
The importance of simplifying #ASGM formalization processes was reinforced by @minamataconvention.bsky.social Exec Secretary Monika Stankiewicz at @thegef.bsky.social sponsored special event at #MinamataCOP6 this week, featuring lessons learned in the planetGOLD programme
#MakeMercuryHistory
#MakeMercuryHistory
November 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The importance of simplifying #ASGM formalization processes was reinforced by @minamataconvention.bsky.social Exec Secretary Monika Stankiewicz at @thegef.bsky.social sponsored special event at #MinamataCOP6 this week, featuring lessons learned in the planetGOLD programme
#MakeMercuryHistory
#MakeMercuryHistory
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"Mercury-free mining does not have a one-size fits solutions."
Touching on best practices & challenges for formalization, technology transfer & improving access to finance & markets, panelists highlighted the need to ensure inclusion of miners in ensuring #mercury-free mining. @planetgold.org
Touching on best practices & challenges for formalization, technology transfer & improving access to finance & markets, panelists highlighted the need to ensure inclusion of miners in ensuring #mercury-free mining. @planetgold.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"Mercury-free mining does not have a one-size fits solutions."
Touching on best practices & challenges for formalization, technology transfer & improving access to finance & markets, panelists highlighted the need to ensure inclusion of miners in ensuring #mercury-free mining. @planetgold.org
Touching on best practices & challenges for formalization, technology transfer & improving access to finance & markets, panelists highlighted the need to ensure inclusion of miners in ensuring #mercury-free mining. @planetgold.org
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Consult the #MinamataCOP6 Special Event, "The @planetgold.org Programme – Learnings and Looking Ahead".
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Special Event of
@planetgold.org on lessons learned & best practices from the cross-programmatic assessment of its first phase, as it addresses mercury pollution in #ASGM. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
▶️ planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
@planetgold.org on lessons learned & best practices from the cross-programmatic assessment of its first phase, as it addresses mercury pollution in #ASGM. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
▶️ planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
November 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Consult the #MinamataCOP6 Special Event, "The @planetgold.org Programme – Learnings and Looking Ahead".
✨ If you are at #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva this week, visit planetGOLD in the CICG exhibition area to find out how we are supporting countries in the movement to #MakeMercuryHistory in artisanal & small-scale gold mining.
November 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
✨ If you are at #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva this week, visit planetGOLD in the CICG exhibition area to find out how we are supporting countries in the movement to #MakeMercuryHistory in artisanal & small-scale gold mining.
On Tuesday at #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva, planetGOLD will be featured in the @thegef.bsky.social sponsored special event featuring lessons learned so far in the programme. If you are attending COP6 be sure to join us.
🗓️ 4 Nov
🕑 13:15 - 14:45 CET
📍 Room A
🔗 More info: planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
🗓️ 4 Nov
🕑 13:15 - 14:45 CET
📍 Room A
🔗 More info: planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
November 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
On Tuesday at #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva, planetGOLD will be featured in the @thegef.bsky.social sponsored special event featuring lessons learned so far in the programme. If you are attending COP6 be sure to join us.
🗓️ 4 Nov
🕑 13:15 - 14:45 CET
📍 Room A
🔗 More info: planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
🗓️ 4 Nov
🕑 13:15 - 14:45 CET
📍 Room A
🔗 More info: planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
Attending #MinamataCOP6 next week? Join us & the #WorldBank’s Africa Environmental Health & Pollution Management Program on Thursday, November 6 for a Knowledge Lab on #GenderResponsive approaches in artisanal & small-scale gold mining. #WomenInMining
🔗 More info: www.planetgold.org/advancing-ge...
🔗 More info: www.planetgold.org/advancing-ge...
Advancing Gender-Inclusive Solutions in ASGM | planetGOLD
Minamata Convention on Mercury COP-6 Knowledge Lab
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October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Attending #MinamataCOP6 next week? Join us & the #WorldBank’s Africa Environmental Health & Pollution Management Program on Thursday, November 6 for a Knowledge Lab on #GenderResponsive approaches in artisanal & small-scale gold mining. #WomenInMining
🔗 More info: www.planetgold.org/advancing-ge...
🔗 More info: www.planetgold.org/advancing-ge...
🇿🇼 planetGOLD #Zimbabwe's new policy brief on the country's Mines & Minerals Bill 2025 identifies key reforms needed to support artisanal & small-scale miners, to promote #responsiblemining & to align the mining framework w/realities of how gold is produced today ⤵️
www.planetgold.org/new-publicat...
www.planetgold.org/new-publicat...
New Publication Calls for Reforms to Zimbabwe’s Proposed Mining Bill to Support Artisanal Gold Miners | planetGOLD
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October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🇿🇼 planetGOLD #Zimbabwe's new policy brief on the country's Mines & Minerals Bill 2025 identifies key reforms needed to support artisanal & small-scale miners, to promote #responsiblemining & to align the mining framework w/realities of how gold is produced today ⤵️
www.planetgold.org/new-publicat...
www.planetgold.org/new-publicat...
At #MinamataCOP6 next week we'll hold a special event on November 4 to hear observations & lessons learned so far from the programme's work to advance #mercuryfree, responsible artisanal & small-scale gold mining.
🔗 Learn more: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
🔗 Learn more: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
The planetGOLD Programme – Learnings and Looking Ahead | planetGOLD
Minamata Convention on Mercury COP-6 Special Event
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October 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
At #MinamataCOP6 next week we'll hold a special event on November 4 to hear observations & lessons learned so far from the programme's work to advance #mercuryfree, responsible artisanal & small-scale gold mining.
🔗 Learn more: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
🔗 Learn more: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
📢 A new assessment of planetGOLD gives a comprehensive review of strategies taken up in 9 countries—providing deep observations, takeaways & recommendations that current & future initiatives on artisanal & small-scale gold mining can learn from.
🔻 Learn more 🔻
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🔻 Learn more 🔻
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New report examines progress and takeaways from planetGOLD programme | planetGOLD
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October 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
📢 A new assessment of planetGOLD gives a comprehensive review of strategies taken up in 9 countries—providing deep observations, takeaways & recommendations that current & future initiatives on artisanal & small-scale gold mining can learn from.
🔻 Learn more 🔻
www.planetgold.org/new-report-e...
🔻 Learn more 🔻
www.planetgold.org/new-report-e...
🇬🇳 In #Guinea the planetGOLD project has reached 3,200+ people through awareness & training sessions—providing education on #responsiblemining practices aimed at minimizing health & environmental impacts, and promoting gender equality.
📽️ Find out more in the episode below 👇
📽️ Find out more in the episode below 👇
October 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🇬🇳 In #Guinea the planetGOLD project has reached 3,200+ people through awareness & training sessions—providing education on #responsiblemining practices aimed at minimizing health & environmental impacts, and promoting gender equality.
📽️ Find out more in the episode below 👇
📽️ Find out more in the episode below 👇
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Change is on the horizon for those working in dangerous mines.
This UNEP-led and @thegef.bsky.social supported @planetgold.org project is helping communities pursue financial independence and improving health.
See how: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
This UNEP-led and @thegef.bsky.social supported @planetgold.org project is helping communities pursue financial independence and improving health.
See how: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
August 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Change is on the horizon for those working in dangerous mines.
This UNEP-led and @thegef.bsky.social supported @planetgold.org project is helping communities pursue financial independence and improving health.
See how: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
This UNEP-led and @thegef.bsky.social supported @planetgold.org project is helping communities pursue financial independence and improving health.
See how: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...