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Partner with ASMRAF

Four ways to help small-scale miners grow and get a fairer deal, and membership for everyone who works with the sector.

For co-ops and mining associations

Help your members get a fairer deal.

Register members together, see every application’s progress, and bring approved buyers and support to your area. Field partners get training and a demo kit.

Become a field partner

For equipment and service providers

Reach mines that are checked and ready to grow.

Pumps, power, crushing, milling, assay, transport and security. Join the supplier panel and get introduced to verified mines that need what you supply.

Apply to the supplier panel

For technology, payment and traceability providers

Use the MUCC code on your platform.

ASMRAF works with technology, payment and traceability providers. MinePay is a technology provider. Any provider that meets our technical, security and data-protection requirements can apply to use the MUCC code.

Apply to become an approved provider

For NGOs, training providers and development partners

Deliver where it counts.

Work with verified mines and their communities on safety, skills, water, health and education, with outcomes measured the same way across projects.

Propose a partnership

Our field partner promise

Every ASMRAF field partner agrees to:

  1. Never charge a miner for registration or for help.
  2. Register a miner only when they are present, with their own details.
  3. Explain what’s being submitted, in the miner’s language.
  4. Never promise prices, buyers, equipment or funding.
  5. Report any request for a bribe and any sign of illegal mining.

Join the ASMRAF network

ASMRAF is a not-for-profit funded only by corporate, industry and individual memberships. Membership is for companies, institutions and professionals who work with small-scale mining.

Miners never need membership. Registering, getting a MUCC code and being verified are always free.

All fees are in US dollars (USD). Contact ASMRAF to confirm the membership period, tax treatment and available benefits before paying.

Organisations

NGO or small organisation

Best for
NGOs and consultancies
Membership fee
$1,500
What’s included
Training and webinars, market intelligence, policy updates, research and white papers, responsible-sourcing guidance, networking, access to small-scale mining stakeholders, pilot programmes, roundtables, limited investment introductions and a listing on our website
Enquire about membership

Mid-size company or national institution

Best for
Mining companies and institutions
Membership fee
$1,500
What’s included
Everything for NGOs, plus advanced training, priority intelligence and updates, executive networking, investment introductions, limited access to pre-screened projects and enhanced visibility
Enquire about membership

Partner

Best for
Development finance institutions, manufacturers and global companies
Membership fee
$5,000 — Africa$15,000 — rest of world
What’s included
Everything for mid-size members, plus executive training, full intelligence access, private networking, direct stakeholder access, priority pilots and introductions, pre-screened projects, project packs with due diligence and premium visibility
Enquire about membership

Individuals

Student

Best for
Students and trainees
Membership fee
Please ask ASMRAF
What’s included
Webinars and training, basic market intelligence, policy updates and networking
Enquire about membership

Professional

Best for
Small-scale mining practitioners
Membership fee
$60
What’s included
Everything for students, plus full market intelligence, basic responsible-sourcing guidance, limited stakeholder access and roundtables, and a website listing
Enquire about membership

Fellow

Best for
Senior experts and researchers
Membership fee
$120
What’s included
Everything for professionals, plus premium training, enhanced intelligence, closed networking groups, research and white papers, full guidance, stakeholder access and limited pilot programmes
Enquire about membership

What membership doesn’t include

ASMRAF gives members selective, non-exclusive access to its network, and doesn’t guarantee exclusivity, deals or continuous contact with any group. ASMRAF does not act as an investment adviser, arranger or guarantor. Bespoke research, tailored training and on-site support are available under separate agreements. Strategic partnerships are by invitation only.

Questions? Email info@asmraf.org