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Swiss Better Gold Association: ‘we are proud of our results, so far’ March 2024, Choco region, Colombia (Swiss Better Gold Association) A Swiss initiative has become a global point of reference on how to responsibly source gold from the artisanal mining sector by harnessing the power of public-private partnerships. More than a decade after it was launched, SWI swissinfo.ch speaks with the CEO of the Swiss Better Gold Association, Diane Culillas, about the challenges and opportunities ahead. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) today accounts for only 10-20% of global production and employs 90% of the gold mining workforce. 11 minutes...