Daniel Stapper

Canadian geo-scientist working for Pact, international NGO - working on development of the small-scale gold mining sector worldwide.

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

It is an honor to be in Paris at the MOTA conference with African leaders from the mining sector discussing important topics of today: development of critical mineral resources and ensuring a coherent vision with lasting local benefits.

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

Very excited to host and moderate this exciting panel session today at the OECD forum in Paris today. If you're here come join in room CC20 at 2:30.

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

@ktelmer To be clear I'm not implying that LBMA have been pointing that finger; rather that this has been a general knee jerk reaction of a majority of actors (voices) engaging in gold supply chain dialogues in recent history.

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

@ktelmer Let's hope so Kevin. Desperately needed, but will be much more difficult than pointing finger at 'smuggling' - which is itself a problematic term. What are the benefits of a more transparent and formal supply chain? And for whom?

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

I'm very proud and excited for Pact's new project in Madagascar funded by US-DOL - which will focus on solutions for the mica mining sector!
https://t.co/nZP4w1awlu @pactworld @ILAB_DOL @USDOL @RBAllianceOrg

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

The government sanctioned qualification training provided by engineers from @IIGE_Ec, covered mining topics including the treatment and benefaction of alluvial gold deposits, mining safety, and environmental management.

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

In collaboration with @SolarisResource & @IIGE_Ec
@Pactworld recently helped facilitate qualification of 2 new ASM associations in Ecuador. This is #ASM formalization #responsibleminerals #Warintzasostenible
@ARC_EnergiaEc @EITIEcuadorGI @mineriaecuador @PNUDEcuador @ENAMIEP

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

@lucky_budd thats beautiful, bro!

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

@PactWorld thrilled to be working with @FedGVG & entire @SolarisResource team on Warintza to assist w/enabling legal & responsible ASM mining in Ecuador. This is the type of ESG LEADERSHIP that the mining sector needs! https://t.co/SDzZcnMaxf @JavierCordovaEC @EmbajadaEcuCAN

[Solaris Resources Inc. @SolarisResource]

Another milestone for $SLS.TO! We are leading an innovative proposal in Ecuador, with a model of artisanal mining that coexists with the initial exploration of an industrial mining project. Proud of the alliance with @PactWorld , benefiting @WarintsyYawi https://t.co/yfgQzzjleH

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

@FedGVG @PactWorld @RecNaturalesEC @SolarisResource Very excited to be supporting this project @FedGVG. Pact is thrilled to be adding additional support to bolster the impressive progress you've already achieved with strong local leadership of @RicardoObandoM.

[Fed @FedGVG]

#ModeloWarintza. La Alianza Estratégica del Proyecto Warintza es cada vez más fuerte. Un equipazo! Si esto fuera de fútbol, ya habríamos ganado #LaLibertadores 3 veces de manera consecutiva! 🤙🤙🤙 Gracias 🙏 @PactWorld y @RecNaturalesEC por su apoyo. @SolarisResource

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

I'm hopeful my Canadian government will strongly support this push. IMO such an important part of the solution in our increasingly corporate-run global economy which pays little to no taxes. @JustinTrudeau https://t.co/ULak8Ekm3c

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

@lucky_budd You are serious astro-geeking, my hommie... I love it. Incredible images of astral travel :D

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

@hansmerket @IPISResearch @UCLA @Ulula4good Interesting video, but strange IMO that doesn't mention which DD system(s) were being studied. Must understand DD systems are designed to mitigate specific risks. A DD system designed (funded) to mitigate influence of armed groups is not necessarily designed to mitigate CL.

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

I hope the artisanal miners and other local stakeholders are happy with this arrangement. I think we'll be seeing a lot more deals like this in the years ahead.
https://t.co/8dGbwOvrd9

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

Good reminder. What is your "culture" ?

[TIME @TIME]

"Culture is the foundation on which we will imagine and build a world in which we reaffirm our commitment to equality and safety for all, we act with empathy, and we know that we can always do better," writes Yo-Yo Ma. https://t.co/4iatvNV8g0

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

https://t.co/sLfR2wuai0

[Daniel Stapper @dstap_dstap]

LBMA refineries on gold: 4,836 t refined in 2018 (worth ~297B USD). 44% (130B) from industrial mines; 0.5% from ASM sector (1.5B) & 55.5% from recycled (163B). How strong is recycled Au COC? Let's not conflate using recycled Au, with supporting ASGMs (as equal ethical options).

[Development Partner Institute @DpiMining]

Do we focus too much attention on the wrong minerals? @SMI_UQ's @_DanielFranks makes the case that low value minerals like sand and gravel are more important for development than we think. 👉🏽 https://t.co/451DoFunZk
#DPIMing #DevelopmentPartner