With regard to safeguarding the environment, the bill, when passed, provides a clear 3-year timeline for the phase-out of toxic mercury and mandates standardized Community Development Agreements (CDAs) to ensure mining wealth is shared with the people.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Building a responsible gold value chain: lessons from Peru
According to the WGC/Levin Sources study, an artisanal or small-scale miner working alone using mercury amalgamation recovers only 30 % to 40 % of the gold contained in their ore, whereas these processing plant achieve over 90 %
read more... https://www.ocim.com/insights/building-a-responsible-gold-value-chain-lessons-from-peru/
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Landmark win for Thai villagers, but gold mine appeal delays justice
The court recognized that for more than 10 years, residents suffered from elevated levels of heavy metals such as manganese and cyanide in their blood, alongside chronic health issues like skin disease, linked to mining operations. The court further said that Akara Resources had failed to prove the contamination was unrelated to its mining operations, and ruled the company was liable for the environmental damage and health impacts.
read more... https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/04/landmark-win-for-thai-villagers-but-gold-mine-appeal-delays-justice/