About ASM
Union of Artisanal Miners for Prosperity (ASM)
Building a Stronger Future for Artisanal Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Union of Artisanal Miners for Prosperity (ASM) is an organization dedicated to representing, supporting, and professionalizing artisanal mining cooperatives and miners throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We believe artisanal and small-scale mining can be a formal, responsible, profitable, and inclusive sector that creates meaningful economic opportunity and serves as a driver of sustainable community development. ASM works to connect cooperatives and miners with the financing, technical expertise, equipment, commercial partnerships, and resources they need to strengthen their operations and improve their livelihoods.
Our work also focuses on creating greater transparency throughout the mineral value chain. We promote independent mineral analysis, certification, traceability, responsible commercialization, and compliance so that miners and cooperatives can better understand the value of their minerals and participate more effectively in the marketplace.
Through partnerships with financial institutions, government stakeholders, technical organizations, and international partners, ASM is building a stronger network of opportunity for artisanal miners and the communities that depend on them.
Our Mission
Empowering Miners. Strengthening Cooperatives. Creating Prosperity.
Our mission is to represent, defend, promote, and professionalize the interests of artisanal mining cooperatives, artisanal miners, women miners, and participants throughout the artisanal mining value chain.
We are committed to improving the working and living conditions of artisanal miners while helping create a mining sector that is better organized, more transparent, financially accessible, and sustainable.
What We Do
Become a Member
Join the Movement for a More Prosperous Artisanal Mining Sector
ASM is built around the participation of artisanal mining cooperatives. Legally recognized artisanal mining cooperatives operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo may voluntarily apply to become members of the organization.
Membership provides cooperatives with the opportunity to become part of a broader network focused on access, representation, professional development, financing, partnerships, and sustainable growth.
Membership Can Help Your Cooperative
- Access training and technical expertise
- Connect with financing and equipment opportunities
- Develop commercial and strategic partnerships
- Strengthen regulatory compliance and formalization
- Participate in a network representing artisanal mining interests
- Access resources supporting mineral analysis and certification
- Promote safer, more responsible, and sustainable mining practices
Who Can Apply?
Any legally recognized artisanal mining cooperative in the Democratic Republic of Congo that wishes to participate may submit a written application to the ASM Board of Directors, together with the required supporting documentation.
Following submission, the General Assembly reviews the application in accordance with the organization’s governing statutes.
Your Cooperative. Your Voice. Your Future.
By becoming part of ASM, your cooperative joins an organization working to create greater opportunity for artisanal miners while helping build a more professional, transparent, and sustainable mining sector across the DRC.
Call Us on
+243 846 006 361
Send an email
info@asm-rdc.org
Visit our office
124 Boulevard du 30 Juin, Office 4A, Commune de la Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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What is ASM?
ASM — the Union of Artisanal Miners for Prosperity — is an organization representing artisanal mining cooperatives and miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We work to professionalize the sector and create greater access to financing, resources, expertise, and responsible markets.
Who can become a member of ASM?
Legally recognized artisanal mining cooperatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo may apply for membership. Membership is voluntary and subject to the requirements outlined in ASM’s governing statutes.
How does ASM support artisanal miners?
ASM supports miners and cooperatives through training, access to financing and equipment, commercial partnerships, compliance support, mineral analysis and certification, and opportunities to strengthen their operations.
How does ASM promote transparency in mineral sales?
ASM encourages independent mineral analysis, certification, and traceability through qualified and approved laboratories. This helps cooperatives better understand the value of their minerals and supports more transparent and responsible commercialization.
What is ASM’s vision for artisanal mining in the DRC?
ASM envisions an artisanal and small-scale mining sector that is formal, responsible, profitable, inclusive, respectful of human rights, and a driver of sustainable community development throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo.