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Fiona Hutmacher

Senior Consultant

CASE STUDIES

Enhancing responsible gold production in line with the LBMA Guidance


Opening market access for responsible artisanal and small-scale gold

Driving responsible gold production in Mali

Gold mining is the backbone of Mali’s economy. Mali, Africa’s third-biggest exporter of gold, relies heavily on this precious metal, which accounts for nearly 10% of the country’s GDP and half of its state revenues. Beyond economic metrics, gold mining supports numerous livelihoods across the nation. Away from the more unstable north, one Gold Mining Company is on a mission to advance responsible mining practices.

The journey to responsible production

Strengthening ESG management systems and standards requires time and dedicated effort. To ensure that resources were directed toward activities that would have the most impact, the Company asked Kumi to complete a diagnostic assessment to identify improvement opportunities. Our assessment included:

Fiona Hutmacher

Senior Consultant