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Smartphones, tablets and computers do not work without the rare minerals used for their components. Gold is one of these precious minerals: About seven percent of global gold is used for technological purposes. Among these are (laptop) computers, cameras and smart phones. These devices make use of gold as a chemically stable and exceptional conductor for their performative electronic circuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Artisanal mining<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Around eighty percent of the global labor force involved in gold mining is occupied in so-called artisanal or small-scale mining activities. That is a total of 45 million workers (30% women, 70% men) across 60 countries, mainly in the Southern hemisphere. In contrast, only twenty percent of the workforce are occupied in industrial mining. But eighty percent of the world’s production volume is generated in this segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Precarious situations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Despite their significant contributions to major global mineral supply chains, artisanal and small-scale miners are some of the world\u2019s most marginalized workers, and their contribution to the global economy garners little attention. Artisanal mining activity typically takes place in rural areas without access to proper health infrastructure and lack of government support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Livelihoods for Millions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Despite the dire situation and the scandalous exploitation of a large portion the workers and their families, artisanal mining also provides a livelihood for millions of people around the globe. It is estimated that at least 134 million people work in related industries that support artisanal and small scale mining activities, including small-scale processing, buying and selling, but also restaurants and bars, shops, equipment, and transport facilities.
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DISCOVER<\/strong> 
the situations of gold mine workers and traders in the Kamituga region.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LISTEN<\/strong>
to the stories from a\u00a0local economy dependent on gold extraction.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

EXPLORE<\/strong>
the difficult complexities of the issue.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ENGAGE<\/strong>
in research topics.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FIND OUT<\/strong>
who is behind KAMITUGA DIGITAL GOLD.<\/a>
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Smartphones, tablets and computers do not work without the rare minerals used for their components. Gold is one of these precious minerals: About seven percent of global gold is used for technological purposes. Among these are (laptop) computers, cameras and smart phones. These devices make use of gold as a chemically stable and exceptional conductor … <\/p>\n

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