The COVID-19 crisis had a significant impact on global ASM gold supply chains during 2020, highlighting not only the vulnerability of mining communities to supply chain disruptions and price shocks, but also the resiliency of illicit gold markets.

This event, part of the OECD 2021 Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, gives voice to various actors, including miners and gold buyers, from Migori, Kenya to share their knowledge, experiences and perspectives on gold markets and the impact of COVID-19. The session will also give a preview of the forthcoming report Illicit gold markets in east and southern Africa.