Mwamba
Ed Cornew is a co-founder and president of MWAMBA, a junior gold mining company in Tanzania that focuses on sustainable development for small-scale gold mining communities and is a member of the UNEP's Global Mercury Partnership. Additionally, Cornew serves as an advisor for the planetGOLD program, enhancing practices in artisanal and small-scale mining across 23 countries. Experience includes a role as an associate at Boston Consulting Group, coordinating financial modeling and developing strategies for equity firms in various industries. As a co-founder of Lone Pine Repairs, a successful technology repair service, and host at the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth, Cornew has a strong entrepreneurial background. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology from Dartmouth College and ongoing studies in the Design Discovery Program at Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
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Mwamba
Mwamba is a gold mining company dedicated to the acquisition, development, and operation of both early and late-stage resource properties in Tanzania. Mwamba is revolutionizing the gold mining industry with a more sustainable and inclusive model that seeks to partner with and invest in the unmet needs of local Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) communities. By providing the necessary resources and guidance, Mwamba helps these communities to safely scale their operations and achieve a better quality of life. Many ASGM miners today lack access to advanced machinery and technology, relying instead on traditional, manual methods that are both inefficient and hazardous. Shafts are often dug by hand, and mercury is commonly used to extract gold from ore—a toxic process that not only endangers human health and the environment but also leaves much of the gold unrecovered. Mwamba's ASGM interventions harness modern technologies and industry expertise to help partner miners safely maximize the full potential of their projects. Mines are engineered according to their unique characteristics, and all gold produced is processed in mercury-free, state-of-the-art facilities. Mwamba is globally recognized as a pioneer in sustainable mining reform and is a member of the UNEP's Global Mercury Partnership. The company also serves as a private sector advisor to the GEF-funded, UNEP-led planetGOLD Program.