Transforming the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector worldwide. Help us do it!

Through innovative approaches we seek to empower miners, improve their health and wellbeing and support communities to thrive

Our achievements

We have achieved great results

Since 2008 we have executed projects in over 30 countries, partnered with dozens of international agencies, built 15 mercury-free processing facilities and hosted hundreds of training in support of our mission.

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15
Facilities built
30+
Project countries
125,000+
Miners supported
25+
Global partners
$55 Million+
Project funds
10+
Gender equity
workshops
Our Mission

To develop a trusted, professional, and reliable artinasal and small-scale gold mining sector

Working with international partners, governments, and mining sector professionals to engage and improve the lives wellbeing of the worlds ASGM communities.

Why us

We have been improving communities since 2008

Through our "Engage to Improve" mandate, we work with governments and miners to reduce mercury and improve the lives of the world's ASGM communities

Built 15 mercury-free facilities
Projects in over 30 countries
25+ international partners
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125,000+
Miners supported
500,000+
Supported secondary workers
What we do

Our work is divided into four core objectives

Mercury Reduction

Through education and project implementation, introduce mercury-free processing practices and systems to protect human health.

Enhance Gold Recovery

Utilizing research and innovative methodologies, increase gold recovery to as much 90%

Gender Equity Projects

Work with women cooperatives and miners to improve capacity, learn about gender-based challenges, and empower women to lead.

Access to Markets

Work with national governments and financial institutions to develop supply chains and financial pathways to sell formalized ASGM gold.

Help build a lasting legacy

AGC projects and knowledge transfer initiatives create lasting impacts on communities long after projects are completed.

Our projects

Take a look at our current projects

Voices From The Field

Artisanal Gold Council reports on its work directly from the field.

Partners

The Artisanal Gold Council works with partners in various collaborative arrangements.

Our partners

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Artisanal Gold Council Projects Since 2008

Papua New Guinea
-6.58940
143.81039
Indonesia
-4.39001
122.39999
Philippines
12.59456
122.86474
Lao People's Democratic Republic
19.62032
102.46931
Mongolia
46.86015
103.12344
Tanzania
-6.38950
34.90276
Zambia
-13.47969
27.5115
Gabon
-0.63456
11.88294
Ghana
7.95988
-1.20746
Burkina Faso
12.33126
-1.71256
Côte d'Ivoire
7.63429
-5.36883
Nigeria
9.58821
8.05783
Mali
17.81226
-1.75744
Sierra Leone
8.4606
-11.7799
Guinea
10.43855
-10.94091
Senegal
14.36715
-14.46773
Suriname
3.9193
-56.0278
Guyana
5.746047284077392
-58.93871176665547
Peru
9.1900
-75.0152
Ecuador
1.8312
-78.1834
Colombia
4.5709
-74.2973
Nicaragua
12.8654
-85.2072
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