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ARM present at the OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains
Between April 27 and 28, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) held the 14th Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains....
U.S consumers are likely to buy ethical jewelry as they become aware of artisanal and small-scale mining, report says
Are jewelry consumers aware of the origin of the gold they buy? Are they willing to purchase responsibly sourced artisanal and small-scale (ASM)...
Your safety is my safety!
Artisanal and small-scale mining strives for safety in Colombia 2020 Safety Statistics and Alerts Mining accident and emergency rates are often high...
Small mining in Boyacá also reforests
A group of men and women miners in Paipa reforest an area of approximately 2500 square meters, with the company of Alliance for Responsible Mining...
CRAFT version 2.0 is now ready
The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) and RESOLVE carried out a revision of the Code of Risk-mitigation for ASM: engaging in Formal Trade...
More than 30 organizations call to global mineral markets: support artisanal and small-scale miners
#EngageWithASMWe encourage the industry to have a sourcing strategy that includes recycled and responsible metals from artisanal and small-scale...
CRAFT: A participative and agreed upon standard
CRAFT: A participative and agreed upon standard The second consultation of CRAFT standard, a passport to formal markets, closed succesfully, with...
Colombia and Peru: food baskets thanks to you!
Through the fundraising campaign “Generosity connects us”, the Alliance for Responsible Mining collected 4.810 EUROS / 21.550.000 COP / 5.750 USD...
Impacts study of COVID-19 in artisanal mining communities: The Alliance for Responsible Mining is mobilizing!
From May 11th to July 31st 2020, the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) is participating in a global data collection on the impacts of the...
Artisanal and small-scale miners facing Covid-19
Preliminary study on impact perceptions in Colombia Natalia González Parias – Alliance for Responsible Mining...
Advances in participative improvement plans with miners from Paipa and San Roque, Colombia
These were the events showing the most relevant progress made on their path of responsible mining: Paipa The Alliance for Responsible Mining...
Pallaqueras in Peru receive support with food baskets
42 Pallaqueras (women mineral selectors), who are members of MACDESA (a Fairmined certified mining organization) in Arequipa, received food baskets...
MIT and ARM join forces to address gender violence in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector
The MIT D-Lab Inclusive Economies program and the Alliance for Responsible Mining in Colombia, have joined together to launch a two-year program...
Impact of mercury on the world
Learn about the consequences of its use on artisanal and small-scale miners’ health and the environmentAs part of our work to promote best practices...
Emergency action needed for vulnerable artisanal & small-scale mining communities & supply chains
Call to action from the Civil SocietyAs the corona virus sweeps the globe, affecting the health and lives of millions, the pandemic is wreaking...
Evolution of our Board of Directors and Direction Office
ARM continues to broaden our horizons, and 2020 is a good opportunity to rethink and renew. As an organization founded in Colombia, on our road to...
GHANA GOLD EXPO 2020 – Promoting responsible gold without mercury
From March 8 to 11 of 2020, we had the opportunity to participate in the first edition of the Ghana Gold Expo in Takoradi, an event co-organized by...
The Craft 2.0 revision started! Get involved to be part of the change
On march 30, we launched the Craft 2.0 revision worldwide, which has a very important purpose: that we all become part of the improvement of the...
ARM, Comunica and PNUD organized an exchange experience with women miners
On March 3 and 4, the Empowerment of Mining Women event was held in the municipality of Suárez - village la Turbina-, which was jointly organized by...
Impact of COVID-19 on artisanal and small-scale mining
This article will be updated when we have more information and the Covid-19 situation evolves. Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) provides...