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SUMMARY:Training on Business Development for Small-Scale Mining
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][uncode_custom_fields post_type=”tribe_venue” field_elements=”value”][vc_column_text]In October 2024\, the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme conducted a training in Brazzaville for artisanal and small-scale miners. The training aimed to strengthen participants’ entrepreneurial and management skills\, introduce business planning as a practical decision-making tool\, and promote more inclusive and sustainable mining practices.  \nParticipants take part in a training on business development and business planning\nThe workshop provided participants with knowledge on key aspects of managing and developing small-scale mining enterprises. Sessions addressed topics such as business planning\, access to finance\, marketing strategies\, the creation and management of business entities and cooperatives\, as well as basic accounting principles necessary for running a mining-related business.  \nThe training was supported by practical case studies and interactive discussions that encouraged peer learning and the exchange of experiences among participants. These exchanges helped identify practical solutions and led to recommendations for improving the management and performance of small-scale mining enterprises.  \nAs a result\, participants gained practical knowledge and skills to better organize\, formalize\, and sustain their mining activities. This contributes to improving the productivity and income-generating potential of artisanal and small-scale mining businesses.  \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://developmentminerals.org/event/training-on-business-development-for-small-scale-mining/
LOCATION:Brazzaville\, Republic of Congo
CATEGORIES:Republic of Congo
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SUMMARY:Six Days\, One Handbook: Africa’s ASM Booksprint
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][uncode_custom_fields post_type=”tribe_venue” field_elements=”value”][vc_separator sep_color=”color-210407″ uncode_shortcode_id=”488145″ sep_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column_text]From 10 to 15 November 2025\, artisanal and small-scale mining experts from 18 countries met in Livingstone\, Zambia\, for the Africa Regional ASM book. The workshop resulted in a draft handbook for ASM extension service providers that consolidates key material from capacity building of artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) across the continent into a single handbok.   \nOpening remarks at the Africa Regional ASM Booksprint\, with Lacina Pakoun\, Technical Advisor for Minerals at the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme\, alongside Mr. Azell Banda of Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development and Mr. James Wakiaga\, United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative in Zambia\, addressing participants.                                                                                                                                                                                    Photo credit: UNDP Zambia\nThe event opened with remarks from Mr. Azell Banda of Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development\, who spoke about new national efforts to train and support small-scale miners. Dr. James Wakiaga\, UNDP Resident Representative in Zambia\, reminded everyone how many people depend on ASM for their livelihoods and why safer\, more sustainable practices are essential. Ms. Isabelle Magne from the European Commission highlighted the EU’s partnership with UNDP and African institutions\, noting that ASM has an important role in Africa’s green transition. Mr. Mkhululi Ncube of the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) presented the emerging African ASM framework.   \nOver six days\, participants drafted the main chapters of the new manual\, covering legal frameworks\, formalization\, mining methods\, health and safety\, environmental management\, business skills\, and gender inclusion. The Booksprint taps into collective knowledge and experience of the experts and builds upon existing guides that have been developed as part of the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme’s decade of work in formalization and training of ASM\, the recently developed Zambian ASM Manual for Extension Service Providers\, as well as other initiatives such as the DELVE Exchange ASM Academy\, the CRAFT Code for Artisanal Miners and other best practice resources.  \nWhat made this workshop unique was its fast\, highly collaborative writing process. By the end of the week\, teams had produced a solid first draft that will serve as an essential guide for extension service providers for a safer\, better organized\, and more sustainable ASM across Africa. [/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=”gallery-438232″ type=”carousel” medias=”152997\,152998\,153002\,153009\,153007\,152994\,153011\,153010\,153008\,153004\,153003\,153001\,153000\,152999\,152996\,152995\,153005\,153006\,153015″ carousel_lg=”5″ carousel_md=”3″ carousel_sm=”1″ gutter_size=”2″ media_items=”media|lightbox|original” carousel_v_align=”middle” carousel_interval=”0″ carousel_navspeed=”400″ carousel_nav=”yes” carousel_nav_mobile=”yes” carousel_dots=”yes” stage_padding=”0″ single_overlay_opacity=”50″ single_image_anim=”no” single_h_align=”center” single_padding=”2″ single_icon=”fa fa-plus2″ single_border=”yes” lbox_gallery_arrows_bg=”semi-transparent” lbox_caption=”yes” lbox_social=”yes” lbox_deep=”yes” lbox_no_tmb=”yes” no_double_tap=”yes” items=”e30=” uncode_shortcode_id=”114700″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://developmentminerals.org/event/six-days-one-handbook-africas-asm-booksprint/
LOCATION:Livingstone\, Zambia
CATEGORIES:Zambia
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