Gold supply risk in the ASGM engaged countries: bibliometric-based approach

To achieve stable supply and procurement of gold, it is crucial to focus on mining activities located upstream in the supply chain and to evaluate the associated supply chain risk. This study is the first to aim to quantitatively assess the supply chain risks associated with artisanal and small-scal...

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Main Authors: Shion Yamao, Shoki Kosai, Shunsuke Kashiwakura, Eiji Yamasue, Kenichi Nakajima
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Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2634-4505/adf880
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Shoki Kosai
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Eiji Yamasue
Kenichi Nakajima
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description To achieve stable supply and procurement of gold, it is crucial to focus on mining activities located upstream in the supply chain and to evaluate the associated supply chain risk. This study is the first to aim to quantitatively assess the supply chain risks associated with artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities. Through exhaustive and non-arbitrary identification of supply chain risk factors using econometric bibliometric analysis, 16 supply chain risk factors related to ASGM activities were identified and a supply chain risk framework for ASGM was developed. Identified supply chain risk factors are categorized into social, environmental, geopolitical, economic and technological dimensions. An index-based quantitative assessment of 63 ASGM engaged countries based on the framework identified Peru, Indonesia, and Mali as high supply chain risk countries. The assessment using the methodology of this study reveals ASGM engaged countries that had been underestimated and overlooked in existing studies. The results of quantitative supply chain risk dedicated to the ASGM engaged countries could assist companies to conduct due diligence on the more strengthened gold supply chain based on responsible sourcing.
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spelling doaj-art-eebc6db48b5e4331899e8bb0b026f0a72025-08-20T03:36:45ZengIOP PublishingEnvironmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability2634-45052025-01-015303501110.1088/2634-4505/adf880Gold supply risk in the ASGM engaged countries: bibliometric-based approachShion Yamao0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1774-4741Shoki Kosai1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6336-4811Shunsuke Kashiwakura2Eiji Yamasue3Kenichi Nakajima4Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Science and Engineering Ritsumeikan University , Noji-Higashi 1-1-1, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga 525-8577, JapanCollege of Gastronomy Management, Ritsumeikan University , Noji-Higashi 1-1-1, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga 525-8577, JapanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, College of Science and Engineering Ritsumeikan University , Noji-Higashi 1-1-1, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga 525-8577, JapanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, College of Science and Engineering Ritsumeikan University , Noji-Higashi 1-1-1, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga 525-8577, JapanMaterial Cycles Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies , 16-2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8506, Japan; Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo , 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8563, JapanTo achieve stable supply and procurement of gold, it is crucial to focus on mining activities located upstream in the supply chain and to evaluate the associated supply chain risk. This study is the first to aim to quantitatively assess the supply chain risks associated with artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities. Through exhaustive and non-arbitrary identification of supply chain risk factors using econometric bibliometric analysis, 16 supply chain risk factors related to ASGM activities were identified and a supply chain risk framework for ASGM was developed. Identified supply chain risk factors are categorized into social, environmental, geopolitical, economic and technological dimensions. An index-based quantitative assessment of 63 ASGM engaged countries based on the framework identified Peru, Indonesia, and Mali as high supply chain risk countries. The assessment using the methodology of this study reveals ASGM engaged countries that had been underestimated and overlooked in existing studies. The results of quantitative supply chain risk dedicated to the ASGM engaged countries could assist companies to conduct due diligence on the more strengthened gold supply chain based on responsible sourcing.https://doi.org/10.1088/2634-4505/adf880ASGMsupply chain riskbibliometric analysisresponsible sourcingdue diligence
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Gold supply risk in the ASGM engaged countries: bibliometric-based approach
Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability
ASGM
supply chain risk
bibliometric analysis
responsible sourcing
due diligence
title Gold supply risk in the ASGM engaged countries: bibliometric-based approach
title_full Gold supply risk in the ASGM engaged countries: bibliometric-based approach
title_fullStr Gold supply risk in the ASGM engaged countries: bibliometric-based approach
title_full_unstemmed Gold supply risk in the ASGM engaged countries: bibliometric-based approach
title_short Gold supply risk in the ASGM engaged countries: bibliometric-based approach
title_sort gold supply risk in the asgm engaged countries bibliometric based approach
topic ASGM
supply chain risk
bibliometric analysis
responsible sourcing
due diligence
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2634-4505/adf880
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