Artisanal Gold Council Launches 2023 Holiday Giving Campaign to Advance Responsible Artisanal Gold Mining
The Artisanal Gold Council (AGC), a global leader in advocating for responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), proudly announces the launch of its 2023 Holiday Giving Campaign. This initiative aims to bolster AGC’s ongoing efforts to promote an environmentally sound and socially responsible ASGM sector worldwide. AGC’s commitment to advancing a formalized and accountable […]
Douglas Kao Appointed as Global Operations Manager at the Artisanal Gold Council
VICTORIA, BC — The Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) proudly announces the appointment of Douglas Kao as its new Global Operations Manager. In this pivotal role, Douglas will spearhead the organization’s strategic initiatives, leveraging his extensive expertise in mining engineering, project management, and a steadfast commitment to sustainable development within the artisanal and small-scale gold mining […]
Reflections on Minamata COP-5 – Abigail Ocate
Readers note: From October 31 to November 2, 2023, Artisanal Gold Council(AGC) staff from Canada, Burkina Faso, Mongolia, and The Philippines attended the Fifth Annual Conference of the Parties to the Minimata Convention. Below is part 4 of 4 in a series of reflections from the conference. Abigail Ocate is the National Project Manager for […]
Reflections on Minamata COP-5 – Khishgee Dondov
Readers note: From October 31 to November 2, 2023, Artisanal Gold Council(AGC) staff from Canada, Burkina Faso, Mongolia, and The Philippines attended the Fifth Annual Conference of the Parties to the Minimata Convention. Below is part 3 of 4 in a series of reflections from the conference. Khishgee Dondov is the Field Coordinator and Community […]
Reflections on Minamata COP-5 – Saidou Kabre
Readers note: From October 31 to November 2, 2023, Artisanal Gold Council staff from Canada, Burkina Faso, Mongolia, and The Philippines attended the Fifth Annual Conference of the Parties to the Minimata Convention. Below is part 2 of 4 in a series of reflections from the conference. Saidou Kabre is the National Project Manager for […]
Reflection on Minamata COP-5 – Roger Tissot
Readers note: From October 31 to November 2, 2023, Artisanal Gold Council staff from Canada, Burkina Faso, Mongolia, and The Philippines attended the Fifth Annual Conference of the Parties to the Minimata Convention. Below is part 1 of 4 in a series of reflections from the conference. Roger Tissot is the Executive Director of Artisanal […]
Navigating the Role of Artisanal Gold Mining in the Energy Transition Era
Introduction Why would the Executive Director of a charitable non-governmental organization dedicated to improving artisanal gold mining in developing countries engage with a gathering of executives from the energy, renewables, and fossil fuel industries? In addition to my longstanding friendships with those who invited me and my prior experience in the petroleum and energy sectors, […]
Artisanal Gold Council Urges ASGM Formalization at Historic Canada-Caribbean Summit
The Artisanal Gold Council (AGC), while not a formal participant in the CARICOM Summit, wishes to emphasize the importance of supporting the formalization and professionalization of the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector, as leaders from Canada and the Caribbean convene in Ottawa for this historic event. “Canada and the Caribbean are longstanding partners, […]
Two industries at a crossroad
The following is a snippet of an article from CIMMagazine entitled Two industries at a crossroads. You can read the full article here. The Victoria, B.C.-based Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) is working to provide training to ASM miners and develop responsible supply chains, with four active programs in Mongolia, the Philippines, Burkina Faso and Guyana. Its Burkina […]
Dr. Kevin Telmer Ph.D. to Transition from Current Role at the Artisanal Gold Council
VICTORIA, BC – Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) Executive Director Roger Tissot issues the following statement regarding the announcement that Dr. Kevin Telmer Ph.D. will be moving on from the organization: “Today, I would like to share an important announcement regarding the departure of a cherished member of our AGC family. Dr. Kevin Telmer Ph.D., our […]