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ARM has participated in formalization and improvement initiatives in artisanal and small-scale mining in 15 countries in Latin America and Africa.

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More than 150 mining organizations have received our support. Currently, 8 of them count with the Fairmined Certification

1,530,000 USD of Fairmined Premium has been paid to certified mining organizations to invest in their development and community projects.

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ARM Participates at EXPOSIBRAM 2024: Promoting a Responsible Mining Sector

September 9 to 12, 2024, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil - EXPOSIBRAM was hosted, it is one of the most important mining events in Latin America. Organized by IBRAM (the Brazilian Mining...

The Alliance for Responsible Mining receives international recognition for its commitment to transitioning toward sustainable mining.

Bogotá, November 17, 2024 – The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) is proud to announce its selection as one of the beneficiaries of Scotiabank's 2024 Net-Zero Research Fund. This prestigious...

First results of the sustainability strategy for occupational health and safety management in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

By: Christophe Hanne CoulibalyThe implementation of the CRAFT code in the Democratic Republic of Congo is generating lasting transformations and concrete improvements in safety, health and...

CRAFT Code 2.1: A Key Tool for Responsible Mining, Now Fully Aligned with OECD Guidelines

Photo by AnexpoThe CRAFT Code, an open and collaborative framework that drives progressive improvement in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) practices, has launched version 2.1 with full...

Recognition of Cristina Echavarría at the 14th Annual Gold and Diamond Conference by IAC

Photo by Beaux Watwood Courtesy of Initiatives in Art and Culture The Alliance for Responsible Mining is proud to announce that Cristina Echavarría, co-founder of our organization, has been awarded...

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ARM Joins Council For Inclusive Capitalism as an Ally

Council Members Share Actions, Resources, and Ideas To Create a More Inclusive Economy September 3rd 2024 - ARM announced today that Gina D'Amato, Executive Director of LATAM, has joined the Council...

Refer to the latest version of the CRAFT Code 2.1 approved by the Governance Bodies

The Craft Standards Committee and the Board of Directors of ARM have officially approved the third round of revisions that will amend the CRAFT Code 2.1. The final phase of the review that started...

The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) Announces Strategic Changes in its Board of Directors in the Celebration of its 20th Anniversary

January 4, 2024. - On its twentieth anniversary, the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) announces key movements within its Board of Directors. These changes reflect a continued commitment to...

Joint NGO Statement: EU Conflict Minerals Regulation Failing to Reach Its Goals

20 NGOs Call on the EU to Step Up Its Enforcement and Adopt New Measures Authors of the article: IPIS, PAX Brussels, 19 October 2023 More than six years after it was signed into law, the EU...

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The Alliance for Responsible Mining receives international recognition for its commitment to transitioning toward sustainable mining.

Bogotá, November 17, 2024 – The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) is proud to announce its selection as one of the beneficiaries of Scotiabank's 2024 Net-Zero Research Fund. This prestigious...

Linking Processing Plants to Artisanal Miners: How to ensure that the sale of ore is fair and promotes responsible mining?

Written by: Dayron Monroy - Head of Standards and Certifications   In this blog, I reflect on the conditions necessary for mineral processing plants to responsibly source raw ore from artisanal and...

ARM Joins 1% for the Planet: Advancing Sustainability and Empowering Artisanal Mining

For over two decades, the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) has been dedicated to transforming the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector into a socially and environmentally responsible...

Fair Due Diligence for ASM: How can companies mitigate their ESG risks without excluding mining communities that need support to comply with standards?

Written by: Dayron Monroy -  Head of Standards and CertificationsIn this blog, I reflect on the challenges faced by ARM in voluntarily implementing due diligence activities in artisanal and...

Carbon Footprint in Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM)

Written by: Jairo Cárdenas - Manager of Sustainability at ARM.Climate change represents one of the most urgent challenges that humanity faces. With the increasingly clear scientific evidence about...
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