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Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining: A Sector of Problems and A Sector of Promise

By Linda McGrew, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) represents 20 per cent of global gold production. Although it can be devastating to environments and the health of many, it also has the potential to improve the lives of some of the world’s poorest people, including many in Asia.

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