Mr. Louis consulting with local village prospectors

Village gold prospectors are using very rudimentary toolsa to extract gold and may gain 3-5 grams per day.

Supporting village prospectors as we refine and adopt more efficient gold‑recovery methods creates a win‑win for both the community and the environment. By providing training, better equipment, and access to cleaner processing techniques, we can boost daily yields—often from the current 3‑5 grams per prospector to significantly higher, more sustainable outputs—while simultaneously eliminating the use of mercury in extraction. This dual focus not only opens up new economic opportunities and improves livelihoods for local miners, but also protects surrounding soils and waterways from toxic contamination, fostering a healthier ecosystem and reinforcing the long‑term viability of artisanal mining in the region.