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Assessing livelihood and environmental implications of artisanal …
The environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) are currently a major issue globally. There is cause for concern given the rapid loss of forest resources and pollution of water bodies through contamination with heavy metals like cyanide, arsenic, and mercury. The study investigated the livelihood and environmental implications of …
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Evaluation of positive and negative impacts of mining on …
The study revealed the negative impacts of sand mining on the environment, but the socio-economic impacts of sand mining were positive. In total, the positive and negative impact of sand mining on the studied site was found 65.25% and %34.75 respectively.
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Small-Scale Mining And Its Socio-Economic Impact In…
This article examines both the positive and negative socio-economic impacts of small-scale mining in developing countries, and outlines some key measures for improving …
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ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF …
A Study done by Women on Mining and Extractives (WoME) AUGUST, 2021 With Funding From OXFAM ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ARTISANAL MINING ON WOMEN IN SIERRA LEONE Many women are directly or indirectly engaged in Artisanal mining activities in Sierra Leone despite the flood of challenges facing them in the sector.
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Environmental impact of artisanal and small-scale gold mining in …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a crucial source of income for millions of people in developing countries [4], including Sub-Saharan Africa, where it directly benefits around 20–30 million individuals and supports downstream industries [3, 12].However, despite its economic importance, ASGM is often viewed negatively due to its potential impact …
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The Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining …
The purpose of this book is to examine both the positive and negative socioeconomic impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in developing countries. In recent years, a number of governments have attempted to formalize this rudimentary sector of industry, recognizing its socioeconomic importance. However, the industry continues to be plagued by
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Social Impacts of Modern Small-scale Mining: Case Studies from …
In recent years, small-scale mining (SSM) has gained increasing prominence in policy discussions relating to the development of the European mining industry. ... The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local livelihoods in Tanzania: A case study of Geita District. Journal of Cleaner Production 14 (3–4):405–14. doi:10.1016 ...
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Review on Effects of Mining in Ghana: The Case of Obuasi …
Furthermore, the mining industry's concentration on water use, particularly for small-scale miners, ignores the legacy impacts of such mines or the long-term effects of small-scale mining.
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Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic …
Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on the ...
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(PDF) SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SMALL SCALE EMERALD MINING …
This research sought to investigate the economic, environmental and social impacts of small scale emerald mining on local community livelihoods in Lufwanyama district. However, this paper will ...
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The Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small …
The purpose of this book is to examine both the positive and negative socioeconomic impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in …
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The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A
This review examines the impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy from 1992 to 2020. The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment ...
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SMALL SCALE EMERALD …
sought to investigate the economic, environmental and social impacts of small scale emerald mining on local community livelihoods in Lufwanyama district. However, this paper will only examine the economic impacts arising. Through the employ of a descriptive survey design, the effects of mining in the area were evaluated.
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The Economics of Small-Scale Mining Ventures – MiningWorld
This article examines the economic dynamics of small-scale mining ventures, exploring their impact on communities, the benefits and drawbacks of informal versus formal …
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Ashesi University College ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF …
SMALL-SCALE MINING IMPACT ON RURAL LIVELIHOOD Ashesi University College ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF ILLEGAL SMALL-SCALE MINING (GALAMSEY) ON COCOA FARMING AND RURAL LIVELIHOOD: THE CASE OF AMENFI WEST DISTRICT OF GHANA By Martey Laari Undergraduate Thesis submitted to the Department of Business Administration, …
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Effect of small scale mining on the environment in Ghana
2.3 Small scale mining and illegal gold mining in Ghana 5 2.3.1 Contributory factors of illegal mining in Ghana 7 2.4 Water in mining operation 8 2.4.1 Sources of water pollution at mining sites 9 3 Effects of small scale mining on the environment 10 3.1 Mining tailings and its effects 10
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Movers, Motives, and Impact of Illegal Small-Scale Mining: A …
This research unravels the agents and driving motivation behind the rise of illegal small-scale mining in Ghana and its impact. This is accomplished via a qualitative study using illegal small ...
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Assessing Social and Environmental Impacts of Artisanal …
Assessing Social and Environmental Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Practices in Lolgorian, Kenya Leonard L. Tampushi 1*, John M. Onyari 2, Nzioka 1J. Muthama ... practices on the ecological, social, and economic elements of the mining communities. Direct field observation of mining methods, activities, and tools, as well as ...
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The environmental impact of small-scale gold mining in Ghana
Furthermore, the mining industry's concentration on water use, particularly for small-scale miners, ignores the legacy impacts of such mines or the long-term effects of small-scale mining.
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Small-scale mining as the foundation of sovereignty and mineral
Small-scale mining demonstrates remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of environmental, economic, and regulatory challenges. Economic obstacles, such as the …
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The Impact of Small-Scale Mining Operations on Economies …
small-scale mining operations on economies and livelihoods in low to middle income countries, and explore the implications for three case study countries Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda in …
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(PDF) An Investigation of the Socio-Economic Benefits of Small-Scale
overview of the socio-economic and environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining, as it is evident that in these sites there have been ASM gold rushes in the recent past. 2.2.
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Small-scale Mining and its Socio-economic Impact in Developing
This article examines both the positive and negative socio-economic impacts of small-scale mining in developing countries, and outlines some key measures for improving...
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Gold in Ghana: The effects of changes in large-scale mining on
This study examines the impacts of artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) on livelihood assets using a representative data from individuals in major mining communities as well as non-mining ...
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Fulltext | Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact of Mining on
Author(s): Ibrahim Ahmed Kanu*, Alpha Thullah and Musa Titus Sesay Abstract. Sierra Leone is a resource-rich country with mining being one of the main economic activity in the country. Mining operations has yielded mixed results across the country with the provision of employment opportunities, and revenues generation on one hand, and severe social, economic, and …
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The socio-economic impact of small scale mining in Ghana
Almost all the industrial minerals, including sand and gravel, are produced by small scale mining. This paper seeks to highlight the economic benefits derived from small scale mining and its social impact. It also discusses the endangered nexus between small scale mining and other sectors of …
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Socio-economic, health and environmental impacts of mining …
Socio-economic, health and environmental impacts of mining in Suriname, with a focus ... -scale gold Mining. Socio-economic, health and environmental impacts of mining in Suriname, with a focus on Artisanal and Small-scale gold Mining May 2017 | Final report Produced for: Global Environmental Facility / ... 2.1 Summary of Large Scale Mining ...
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The impacts of artisanal and small-scale gold mining on rural
Artisanal and small-scale mining of minerals and metals (mostly informal and labor-intensive, low capital, low-tech, and a risky form of mining) (ASM) has become a vital livelihood activity and one of the main non-agricultural rural livelihood activities in the Global South due to its low entry level (Hilson and Osei, 2014).
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Global Report on Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
There have recently been interesting experiences in the relationship between large and small mines. This Global Report tries to give a present "photography" of the ASM sector and …
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Evaluating the impact of small-scale mining on the achievement …
Effect of reduced impact logging and small-scale mining disturbances on Neotropical stream fish assemblages. Aquat. Sci., 78 (2) (2016), pp. 315-325. ... G. Hilson (Ed.), The Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining in Developing Countries, Swets Publishers, Netherlands (2003) Google Scholar. Hirons, 2020.
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