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The importance of artisanal and small-scale mining for rural …
While an increase in artisanal diamond mining has been a means of employment and income-generation for small-scale miners, there are some human development challenges, related to social conflict, environmental burdens from land degradation, and adverse health effects (Yelpaala and Ali 2005).Among other issues, environmental degradation, crime, drug use, …
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Ten solutions developed by small scale gold miners to address
Small scale and artisanal miners face significant challenges in their livelihoods, including serious health problems associated with mercury exposure, low market prices for …
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Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization challenges in …
Studies reveal a wide range of techniques, practices, and forms of knowledge employed by artisanal and small-scale miners in their ore extraction and processing with varying socio-ecological implications (see Ferring et al., 2016; Mantey et al., 2020). These diverse conditions and 'site-specificities' of ASM operations call for a robust and ...
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Improving the ASGM sector, from miners to refiners. The 2024 Media Kapihan Tungo sa Responsableng Maliitang Minahan (Coffee Chat Towards Responsible Small-Scale Mining) is a series of media dialogues aimed at promoting informed discussions about responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in the Philippines.
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PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING ARTISANAL SMALL …
Best Practices for suPPorting artisanal and small-scale mining in ZimBaBwe research team: dr. gibson chigumira (team leader, executive director of ZeParu) dr. antony mamuse (executive dean, faculty of mining sciences, midlands state university) mr. cornelius dube (ZeParu senior research fellow) mr. gamuchirai chiwunze (ZeParu research fellow) mrs. evengelista mudzonga (ZeParu …
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To achieve decent work, we must improve the health and safety …
Each day an estimated 45 million artisanal and small-scale miners worldwide go to work in difficult and dangerous conditions. Working almost exclusively in the informal economy, these women, men and sometimes children, are the world's hidden workforce, mining the minerals and metals used to produce everything from electronics to luxury jewelry.
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Hazards and Control Measures among Artisanal and …
Introduction. Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) involves gold mining through basic rudimentary and semi-mechanized methods [].ASGM is usually associated with poor health and safety standards [].In …
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The Resiliency of the Philippine Small-Scale Mining …
These conditions make small-scale mining communities more vulnerable to natural disasters. In the Philippines, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is practiced in more than 30 provinces across the country, …
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Improving small scale gold mining in Busia, Uganda
The project supported the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) communities in preventing and reducing child labour, and establishing a sustainable, traceable gold supply chain to create a better future for miners and their families. EWAD continued its efforts, as part of the WNCB programme.
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The challenge of improving the position of responsible artisanal and
One of the challenges that dominate the annual discussions at the OECD Forum on Responsible Sourcing (being held virtually this week) is how best to strike a balance between ensuring high standards of due diligence around the origins of gold without, in the process, excluding millions of artisanal and small-scale miners from access to formal gold markets.
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This component enhances governmental monitoring to better oversee miners, and allow miners to better access government incentives. Access to Finance and Markets: Establishing sustainable financial opportunities for local artisanal and small-scale gold miners, improving linkage to both local gold markets and international gold investors.
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Better Working Conditions Can Improve Safety and Productivity of
A new World Bank and Pact report finds that better working conditions can improve productivity, health, and safety for the over 44 million artisanal miners across 80 countries. The report outlines solutions to improve occupational health and safety, social protection, and fair labor standards for the artisanal and small-scale (ASM) sector and at least 134 million people …
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Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining | Pact
In Tanzania, we are helping women miners earn fair prices for artisanally mined gemstones. In Mali and Sierra Leone, we are reducing the use of mercury in small-scale gold mining. We also improve governance in the countries where …
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Ten solutions developed by small scale gold miners to address
In Colombia, an estimated 70 percent of gold production comes from artisanal and small scale miners (ASGM), and the department of Antioquia is the second-largest department in ASGM in Colombia, with over 1,300 small scale gold mines identified in 2012 ().Small scale and artisanal miners face significant challenges in their livelihoods, including serious health …
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Reducing disease and death from Artisanal and Small-Scale …
Artisanal and small-scale mines are poorly mechanized and use rudimentary mining methods thereby exposing themselves to a wide variety of occupational hazards. Artisanal and small scale miners lack expertise and competency in conducting workplace risk assessments due to a lack of training and education [11, 12]. This results in a multiplicity ...
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Improving the environmental management of small-scale gold …
Ghana's small-scale miners have long called for the implementation of a more operator-friendly licensing apparatus and support structure, although it is becoming increasingly evident that such ...
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Six Key Factors in Formalizing Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
Comprehensive legislation specific to ASM needs to be developed. These legal frameworks should account for ASM's diverse character in countries where ASM is illegal or where it is legal but unregulated. In countries where ASM is legal, reforms to existing legislation should prioritize the ASM sector for national development. …
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Small Scale Mining in Ghana: Improving Operations by …
Small Scale Gold Mining Law of 1989 has helped in improving small scale mining activities and minimized associated environmental hazards, the sector continues to face significant environmental, safety, health and security challenges. ... small scale miners that were killed at Kyekyere in the Ashanti Region of Ghana in early 2016, when a pit ...
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Small-scale mining as the foundation of sovereignty and mineral
The research findings indicate that small-scale mining plays a crucial role in the value chain of critical minerals, significantly contributing to local and national economies. In …
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World Bank's New Framework to Boost Sustainable and Inclusive …
WASHINGTON, Sep. 19, 2024 —The World Bank today unveiled a bold new vision to unlock the full potential of Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) to drive economic growth, boost …
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(PDF) The contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to
small-scale and artisanal gold miners by working to formalize the sector, bolster safety and environmental standards, and reduce the dang erous use of mercury in gold mining.
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Best Mining Practices for Small Scale and Artisanal Mining in East
This paper reviews the best cost effective mining practices that can be adopted by small scale miners. It is aimed to increase productivity, improve on safety and environmental management strategies.
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Reducing disease and death from Artisanal and Small-Scale …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) takes place under extreme conditions with a lack of occupational health and safety. As the demand for metals is increasing due in part to their extensive use in 'green technologies' for climate change mitigation, the negative environmental and occupational consequences of mining practices are disproportionately felt …
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Tanzania Outlines Mining Sector Priorities for 2025: Resolving
Tanzania's Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, detailed the government's 2025 priorities for the mining sector. Key areas include resolving miner conflicts, enhancing investment through TIC, improving geological research, supporting small-scale miners with training and loans, and adopting advanced mining technologies like CIP plants.
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(PDF) Improving the Minahang Bayan Declaration Process: A …
Interviews conducted by the authors with small-scale miners revealed that, among others, regulatory difficulties such as time and resource intensive permitting process, land use issues with large scale mining companies and private landowners and political interventions in licensing their operations led them to perform small-scale mining ...
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The Hidden Economic Impact of Small-Scale Mining
Small-scale mining (SSM) plays a crucial yet often overlooked role in the global economy, particularly in developing countries. While large-scale mining operations capture headlines and regulatory scrutiny, small-scale miners contribute significantly to local economies by providing employment, fostering entrepreneurship, and ...
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Tanzania Mining Investment Conference 2024 Highlights: Reaffirm Small
Tanzania reaffirmed the government's pledge to support small-scale miners by providing access to mineral rights, exploration equipment, and additional drill rigs to boost small-scale mining in the country.. This statement was made by Tanzania's Prime Minister Hon. Kassim Majaliwa at the 6th Tanzania Mining and Investment Conference held from 19 th to 21 st …
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Webinar: Improving Access to Finance for Artisanal & Small
the distribution the loan to the miners *(miners with proved legal documents will facilitate the flexibility on the loan re-payment). At planetGOLD Indonesia, after designing and enabling these mechanisms, the program works towards enhancing the capacity of the cooperatives and individual artisanal small-scale gold miners through
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How Small-Scale Miners Are Innovating with Low-Tech Solutions
In recent years, small-scale miners around the globe have begun to adopt innovative low-tech solutions to address the challenges they face in the mining sector.With limited resources and access to advanced technologies, these miners are leveraging traditional methods and …
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Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale …
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among artisanal and small-scale gold miners. Data from 401 participants were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The prevalence of ...
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