Sustainable and Inclusive Mineral Value Chains

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Sustainable and Inclusive Mineral Value Chains

In Zambia, stakeholders exchanged knowledge, shared best practices, and cross-fertilized on initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive mineral value chains. Products made by ASM and value-addition enterprises were showcased, highlighting the tangible impact of the Programme, value-addition to development Minerals, including decorative stones, ceramics, precious and semi-precious stones, ethically sourced minerals and products, as well as innovative equipment, processing tools and technology used by ASMEs.

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Ceramics made with Development Minerals in Cameroon

A prototype low-carbon cement from pilot production in Fiji

Dari, a traditional bowl handcrafted by pottery makers in Fiji

Exhibition participants at the Fiji stall, serving themselves kava, a traditional Fijian drink from a clay bowl made by potters in Fiji

On display were semi-precious gemstones cut and polished by the Gemstone Processing and Lapidary Centre of Zambia

The exhibition showcased a variety of semi-precious stones mined by artisanal miners in Zambia, such as amethyst and quartz crystal.

Outside the exhibition, participant gathered to see the demonstration of the stone crusher – a key equipment for artisanal miners – manufactured in Zambia by entrepreneur Victor Pikiti

Outside the exhibition, Zambian entrepreneurs showed the paving with cut stones

Zambian entrepreneurs featured outdoor furniture made with quarry dust – turning a waste material into useful products

Samples of Development Minerals from Zambia were displayed by the Zambia Geological Survey

Products from Uganda featured cut stone for interior and exterior decoration of buildings. Kyogo Mazinga, a Ugandan enterprise, partnered with the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme to train youth to help them acquire marketable skills

Participants at the exhibition visiting the construction materials stall

Products made with Development Minerals by Jamaican entrepreneurs and artisans showcased at the exhibition. Products made clay show scenes of everyday life in Jamaica and are marketed to tourists.

Products made with Development Minerals by Jamaican entrepreneurs and artisans showcased at the exhibition. Products made from alabaster include souvenirs, beauty and massage products

A dazzling array of products made with Development Minerals by Jamaican entrepreneurs and artisans. The exhibition showcased ceramics and home decorative goods made from clay, stone and recycled glass

Soap and ceramics made with Development Minerals in Cameroon

Ibrahim Djagra, Cameroonian social entrepreneur/ ADJEC, and Martin Hart-Hansen, UNDP Cameroon Deputy Resident Representative at the construction materials stall

Ibrahim Djagra, a Cameroonian social entrepreneur/ ADJEC, showcasing low-carbon construction materials

Development Minerals from Burkina Faso include silica sand, talc and graphite

Samples of Development Minerals from Zambia were displayed by the Zambia Geological Survey