Press Releases and Statements

Press Releases and Statements from the Artisanal Gold Council. You can contact our communications and media relations team at media@artisanalgold.org

AGC Releases Health Handbook for Professionals on Mercury Intoxication

Artisanal Gold Council announces appointment of Dr. Katherina Tarnai-Lokhorst as new Chair of the Board

Artisanal Gold Council joins global allies to push for a clear definition of "recycled" gold

AGC's Roadmap to Responsible Gold in Guyana Project Update - August 16, 2024

Virtual 360° tour of GEF-funded planetGOLD Mongolia project launched

Artisanal Gold Council promotes responsible artisanal mining in ExpoTambo

New Partnership to Support Women and Sustainable Mining in East Africa

Bringing Sustainability to Mining at COP16: A Bold Step Toward Responsible Resource Management

Witnessing Resilience: How AGC's Initiatives are Shaping Colombia’s Chocó Region

A Reflection on ASGM and COP16: The Artisanal Gold Council's Role in Addressing the Challenges of Artisanal Gold Mining

Building a Responsible Artisanal Gold Sector: Progress and Challenges in the STAG Project

AGC Advances Mercury-Free Technologies at Africa Regional Meeting on Mercury and E-Waste Pollution Management

Artisanal Gold Council extends congratulations to Minister Ahmed Hussen on new Cabinet role

Artisanal Gold Council delivers support for flood-ravaged areas to planetGOLD Mongolia small-scale gold mining project (WITH PHOTOS)

AGC signs declaration of responsibility and sustainability principles with gold industry leaders

Artisanal Gold Council Missions to Africa, Mongolia, and the Philippines celebrate progress, highlight work ahead for the small-scale gold sector

AGCâ€™s planetGOLD projects in Mongolia and the Philippines hold second combined PSC meeting in Manila on

Artisanal Gold Council celebrates receiving charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency

Statement from AGC on Small-Scale Mine Fire in Peru

Artisanal Gold Council signs MOU with the Government of Peru

Artisanal Gold Council Statement on the 2023 Federal Budget

The Artisanal Gold Council attended an action-packed PDAC 2022 conference in Toronto

President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau Must Add ASGM Gold to Critical Mineral Strategy

Artisanal Gold Council Statement on Burkina Faso Mine Collapse

Mongoliaâ€™s first-ever precious metal expo: planetGOLD Mongolia promotes ASGM on a national platform