In the Philippines, as in many places across the globe, mercury has long been central to how small-scale gold miners earn their living. Used as an easy way to separate gold from other minerals they ...

For at least 16 million people worldwide, artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a pillar of stability and opportunity, particularly in rural, impoverished communities. But the industry is ...

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining employs more than 15 million people globally and generates a fifth of global gold supplies. It supports 100 million people indirectly, more than any other ...

As larger, high-grade mineral deposits become harder to find and more CapEx-intensive to develop, more junior miners are opting for a district-scale, hub and spoke approach.

Irene Kataraia (middle), a mineral processing engineer, with other engineers measuring the carbon profile in the crushed rocks. Photo: World Bank The Government of Tanzania’s rural electrification ...

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines has ordered a review of more than 100 proposals for small-scale mining sites across the country following a landslide that killed 62 people including illegal gold ...

"In 2025, we contributed between 70 and 75 percent of Zimbabwe’s gold output,” Rushwaya said. “In 2026, we are targeting nothing less than 45 tonnes from small-scale miners alone. Combined with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I shed light on hidden credit intent. Nov 03, 2025, 06:30am EST Artisanal Small Scale Mining (ASM) is emerging as a credit ...

A number of African mining projects are approaching important production, expansion, and infrastructure milestones.

In recent years, Jakarta has supercharged the mining and processing of the mineral, but the progress has come at a heavy cost. Does Indonesia’s industrial upgrading serve as a compelling model for the ...

With gold prices at an all-time high, illegal gold mining is again rising— a recurring pattern between gold prices and illegal gold mining. Earlier this month, several top-tier news reports covered ...