From left to right: Mr Philippe Chave (PX Group), Mrs Elena Ansong (Ansong Askew), Mr Christophe Nicolet (PX Précinox), Mr James Askew (Ansong Askew)
The two parties have signed an agreement to develop a responsible gold supply chain with a degree of traceability and transparency unmatched in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in Ghana.
The parties will mutually benefit from PX Précinox’s extensive knowledge of responsible ASM gold sourcing, particularly with regard to reliable due diligence systems, as well as from Ansong Askew’s in-depth knowledge of Ghana’s ecosystems and extensive, multi-stakeholder network.
The parties join forces in a common effort to solve the intrinsic problems of Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) sector by committing to developing inclusive, win-win solutions for all stakeholders.
About Ansong Askew
Ansong Askew is a British-Ghanaian organization dedicated to transforming the small-scale mining sector in Ghana and Africa through innovative business partnerships. By bridging the gap between small local mines and international players, the company facilitates investment and training, and promotes traceability and compliance with international market requirements.
Ansong Askew sits on the UK Ghana Business Council and is the MMISC project leader. The company brings added value to its projects through a network of leading players in Africa and on the international market. Ansong Askew actively contributes to the development of sustainable and responsible mining practices, bringing about positive change for both the industry and local communities.
About PX PRECINOX SA
PX Précinox is a family-owned, LBMA-accredited precious metals refiner serving the European watch and jewelry market. The company is known for its commitment to artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) and responsible sourcing through strategic partnerships with a strong local footprint.
Through its PX IMPACT® initiative, PX Précinox sources and offers its customers mercury-free, fully traceable precious metals of ASM origin, while generating a tangible impact on mining communities. In this way, the company makes a significant contribution to achieving the objectives of the Minamata Convention (demercurization) as well as several SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Future prospects
After Ghana, the aim of both parties is to reach out to other African countries to establish a due diligence process guide and determine processes with artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) for the responsible sourcing of precious metals.