The BGR sectoral project “Raw Materials and Development” published a teaching material for vocational schools on the subject of “Gold Mining and Sustainability” together with the non-profit organisation EPIZ (Berlin).

The BGR's sector programme presented the “Forum Responsible Gold” at Inhorgenta through an exhibition stand and a panel discussion. Inhorgenta, Europe's largest jewellery trade fair, took place from 16 to 19 February 2024 in Munich.

Our new FAQ gives an overview of the corporate due diligence obligations set out in the EU Batteries Regulation.

The Sector Programme “Extractives and Development” (GIZ) attended the tenth Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) that took place in Atlanta, USA, December 11 to 15, 2023. GIZ hosted a side event on “Critical Minerals and Corruption” which examined the role of illicit financial flows and corruption in the exploitation of minerals.

The Sector Programme “Extractives and Development” of the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR (External link)) invites the gold industry, civil society, academia and development cooperation to the following workshop: “Responsible Gold: Sharing insights, connecting actors and enhancing supply chains”. The workshop is part of the event series “Responsible Gold” and takes place on November 27, 2023 from 11:30am-16:30pm.

At the Open Day at BMZ on 19 and 20 August, the BGR's Sector Programme Raw Materials and Development presented its work to a broad public. A highlight was Federal Minister Svenja Schulze’s visit.