Oxfam America

No Dirty Gold

Nothing glitters like gold, but the mining of this precious metal can be a dirty business. Gold mining pollutes water and land, displaces people and jobs, and leaves mountains of toxic waste.

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What Oxfam is Doing

Oxfam America and Earthworks launched the No Dirty Gold campaign to educate people about dirty gold mining practices and urge them to demand more responsible alternatives. more »

What You Can Do

Sign the No Dirty Gold campaign pledge, and sign up for the campaign email list to participate in campaign activities. more »

News & Publications

Read the most recent news on the campaign and reports on mining.


Visit the No Dirty Gold campaign web site and sign the pledge to end irresponsible gold mining practices.