Show Notes
Gina D’Amato (Alliance for Responsible Mining) and Cristina Villegas (Moyo Gems, Pact) share their efforts to promote sustainability and women’s empowerment in artisanal and small-scale mining. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Mineral Resources” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
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