Mongolia – AGC and planetGOLD Mongolia contribute to World Bank’s Delve 2023 State of the Sector Report
Artisanal Gold Council and AGC-executed planetGOLD Mongolia project were very pleased to participate in the World Bank’s Delve 2023 State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector report. Our case study, titled ‘Concerns over the Social Protection for Mongolian Artisanal Miners,’ addresses artisanal miners’ access to social services and provides conclusions and recommendations. Social protection […]
(VIDEO) Burkina Faso – Revolving fund supports artisanal miners
Burkina Faso – Revolving fund to support the mining crafts sector
The Secretary-General (SG) of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries (MEMC), Jean-Baptiste KABORE, launched the activities of the Revolving Fund to Support the Mining Crafts Sector (FRASE), on Thursday January 25, 2024 in Ouagadougou. The ceremony was marked by the signing of a protocol between PlanetGOLD Burkina and Coris Bank International SA, and the […]
Planet TV Studios Unveils “New Frontiers” Documentary Series Featuring the Artisanal Gold Council
Exploring Responsible Gold Mining Practices: Planet TV Studios, Pioneers in Television Production VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, January 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Planet TV Studios, a prominent producer of innovative television series, proudly announces the launch of its latest documentary series, “New Frontiers,” spotlighting the Artisanal Gold Council (AGC), a charitable nonprofit organization headquartered in Victoria, […]
Artisanal Gold Council Urges ASGM Formalization at Historic Canada-Caribbean Summit
The Artisanal Gold Council (AGC), while not a formal participant in the CARICOM Summit, wishes to emphasize the importance of supporting the formalization and professionalization of the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector, as leaders from Canada and the Caribbean convene in Ottawa for this historic event. “Canada and the Caribbean are longstanding partners, […]
Two industries at a crossroad
The following is a snippet of an article from CIMMagazine entitled Two industries at a crossroads. You can read the full article here. The Victoria, B.C.-based Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) is working to provide training to ASM miners and develop responsible supply chains, with four active programs in Mongolia, the Philippines, Burkina Faso and Guyana. Its Burkina […]
Dr. Kevin Telmer Ph.D. to Transition from Current Role at the Artisanal Gold Council
VICTORIA, BC – Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) Executive Director Roger Tissot issues the following statement regarding the announcement that Dr. Kevin Telmer Ph.D. will be moving on from the organization: “Today, I would like to share an important announcement regarding the departure of a cherished member of our AGC family. Dr. Kevin Telmer Ph.D., our […]
Mining people: Li-FT Power, Voltage Metals, Magna Mining
Board changes this week:  Alaska Energy Metals added Corri Feige to the board. Indigo Exploration appointed D.T. Brian Doherty to the board. Lithium Energi Exploration added Rebecca Paisley to its board. The Artisanal Gold Council announced Roger Tissot as the new executive director, replacing founder Kevin Telmer, now director of innovation and business development. Western Atlas Resources named Stephen Wilkinson as director. Read more…
Artisanal Gold Council Expands and Strengthens Leadership Team with Change in Roles
VICTORIA, BC – The Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) is excited to announce a change of roles and an expansion of its leadership team. Dr. Kevin Telmer, the current Executive Director and founder of AGC, will be transitioning to the role of Director of Innovation and Business Development. Roger Tissot, the current Deputy Executive Director, will […]
Artisanal Gold Council y el Minem suscriben convenio para capacitar a pequeña y artesanal minerÃÂa
Acuerdo capacitará a mineros de Puno, Madre de Dios, Ica, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Lima y Arequipa, en el uso de tecnologÃÂas alternativas al uso de mercurio. Con el objetivo de capacitar a mineros en tecnologÃÂas alternativas al uso de mercurio en la MinerÃÂa Artesanal y de Pequeña Escala, el Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) o Consejo Artesanal […]