In 2019, Artisanal and Small scale Miners (ASMs) in Buhweju District were stopped from mining by the Police Minerals Protection…
Buhweju miners forge ahead
Tanzanite: Tanzanian miner becomes overnight millionaire
A small-scale miner in Tanzania has become an overnight millionaire after selling two rough Tanzanite stones – the biggest ever…
Subsistence miners lose out as coronavirus crushes local gold prices
“We are praying to God to end this disease so that we can continue with our business,” said Tanzanian miner Selamani Juma Salum.
Companies should treat artisanal miners as partners, not competitors
At the time I picked interest in mining, these artisanal miners were facing challenges because the large scale miners or…
How minerals and metals companies can help achieve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Minerals and metals play a central role in the global economy and will continue to provide the raw material we…