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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:13th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”145120″]\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”988484″][vc_separator sep_color=”color-210407″ uncode_shortcode_id=”211325″ sep_color_type=”uncode-palette”][uncode_custom_fields custom_fields_single_post=”detail-209086″ field_elements=”value”][vc_single_image media=”146439″ caption=”yes” media_width_percent=”100″ alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”136505″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”193862″]The ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme supported the 13th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference (1-2 October 2024\, Kampala)\, themed “Leveraging Critical Minerals for Sustainable Development and Economic Transformation.” Organized by the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development\, the event drew over 700 delegates. \nThe Programme supported visibility of artisanal and small-scale miners as valuable actors in the mining sector. It showcased initiatives empowering women in mining\, promoting inclusion of marginalized groups\, more sustainable practices minimizing the environmental impact\, and value addition to Development Minerals. The Programme supported the launch of the Junior Chamber of Mines to foster youth innovation in mining. \nExhibitions supported by the Programme highlighted advancements in value addition\, digitization\, and research\, demonstrating its extensive support for Uganda’s Development Minerals sector.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ desktop_visibility=”yes” medium_visibility=”yes” mobile_visibility=”yes” content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”115741″][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”808944″][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Kampala\, Uganda\, Uganda
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SUMMARY:Awareness-Raising Workshop on Formalization of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][uncode_custom_fields post_type=”tribe_venue” field_elements=”value”][vc_column_text]The Programme raised awareness and trained artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) cooperatives on the formalization process in the Republic of Congo. These activities aimed to support the structuring of artisanal mining operations and promote practices that are more legal\, safer\, and environmentally sustainable.  \nThe awareness-raising workshop provided information on the benefits of formalization and explained the administrative and legal procedures required for cooperatives to formalize their activities. It also introduced participants to responsible mining practices and discussed opportunities to improve access to finance and markets for artisanal miners.  \nParticipants take part in an awareness session on the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining enterprises \nThe workshop combined coaching sessions\, hands-on training\, and practical exercises to strengthen participants’ understanding of these topics. In total\, twenty-five artisanal and small-scale mining cooperatives participated in the training and benefited from the learning sessions.  \nAs a result\, participants improved their understanding of the formalization process and workplace safety. This contributes to the promotion of responsible mining practices and supports improved legal compliance among ASM operators in the Development Minerals sector.  \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://developmentminerals.org/event/awareness-raising-workshop-on-formalization-of-artisanal-and-small-scale-mining-asm/
LOCATION:Brazzaville\, Republic of Congo
CATEGORIES:Republic of Congo
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