The local effects of mining show gains in nonfarm activity, but mixed outcomes for child health. A robust analytical approach (one going beyond descriptive statistics) is needed to evaluate the benefits—in terms of occupations, asset accumulation, access to infrastructure, child health, etc.—flowing to mining communities.
DetailsThe impact of mineral resource development on farmers' livelihoods is a hotly debated topic (Niu et al., 2022). Kitula (2006) conducted a case study on a gold mine in Geita, Tanzania in which they ...
DetailsIncome from mining especially in rural community's support livelihood and regulate the local economy in mining communities. Revenues generated from mining in the form of taxes, exploration fees, environmental impact assessment and monitoring fees, surface rent, license fees and customs taxes among others have help the government in ...
DetailsThe study determines the effects of mining on rural livelihoods, adopted strategies and the role of stakeholder and regulatory institutions. The study achieves this by investigating the status of key rural livelihood indicators, what influence the choice of livelihood strategies in mining communities and the assessment of institutional performance.
DetailsThe primary livelihood source for the local communities surrounding the mining concession is agriculture, though the presence of NGGL mines has spurred other economic activities such as trading, food stalls, and street vending (GSS 2010; Kotey and Adusei 2009). Agriculture occupies about 66.7% of the active labour force, the majority …
DetailsSand mining and its associated activities serves as a source of livelihoods for entire. communities whilst on the other hand it can trigger conflicts a nd violation of. human rights. This study is ...
DetailsMining has a profound impact on local communities. It is an immensely disruptive activity that introduces movement into and out of the community 3, including …
DetailsExplains how mining impacts the natural environment, which further affects local and Indigenous communities in terms of provision of ecosystem services, health, culture, traditional learning, etc. Highlights key research gaps in current impact assessments for offering an integrated assessment of mining impacts by applying …
DetailsThe present study investigates the environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local communities in Northern Sierra Leone. The overriding objectives were to assess local perception of ...
Detailsenvironmental effects that impact the livelihoods of the communities, including polluting water resources and displacing people from their fertile lands to allow mining operations. In this way, mining activities account for serious consequences for …
DetailsThe social impacts of the mining industry created by gender and social imbalances and dislocation within communities also can result in a range of health issues, including risktaking behaviours ...
DetailsThis study was. undertaken to assess the impact of mining (both small and large scale) on the livelihoods of. community members of Kenyasi, Asutifi North District in Ghana. Data were collected ...
DetailsCommunity Engagement and Impact (C4). A pivotal area in the social dimension of the Mining Area Sustainability Index (MASI) is the assessment of …
DetailsMining has been blamed globally for harmful and impoverishing effects. Most countries are rich sources of gemstone, yet there is very little development, since miners, and those around mining sites, still live in abject poverty. This study sought answers on: "how mining activities have affected communities' livelihoods?". Data was gathered …
DetailsMining pits, poor rehabilitation and large-scale mining have caused a loss of agricultural land resulting in reduced crop yields and poor living standards. Some established mining …
DetailsThe study sought to determine and analyze the severity of the Taita Taveta County mining industry concerning the surrounding communities' livelihood. The study was based upon the hypothesis that mining activities have a significant contribution to poverty on the local communities. 2. Materials and method.
DetailsApart from job losses, mining is associated with other social impacts such as the displacement of indigenous communities and (subsequent) loss of livelihoods, and the adulteration of local cultures. This also aids the …
DetailsLOCAL COMMUNITIES AND MINES CHAPTER 9 MMSD THE MINING, MINERALS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 199 Power differentials can leave a sense …
DetailsBy working with communities in mining areas, Odell and Fernández are gaining a sense of the burden that mining minerals needed for the clean energy …
DetailsNMJD executed a research project in the summer of 2020 on social and economic benefits of diamond mining to local communities in Sierra Leone, a country which according to KP statistics exported 812,000 carats valuing USD 168 million in 2019. The project targeted two of the country's three main diamond mining districts, namely Kono and Kenema.
Details1. Introduction. Mining activities pose high risks to the environment and are commonly associated with having a negative social impact on local communities (Saes and Muradian, 2021; Milanez and de Oliveira, 2013).With a growing global demand for minerals there has been an increasing trend of tailings dam failures in recent decades, …
DetailsThe impact of mining on communities. The impact of natural resource extraction on surrounding communities is complex and can be disturbed by various factors (Kan et al., 2021). Many studies have also confirmed its complexity (Lagos et al., 2010). This paper demonstrates that the impact of mining activities on health and income is …
DetailsThrough a case study of Newmont Ghana's Ahafo South mining project this research paper tries to explore the impact of mining (both large scale and artisanal) on …
DetailsThis study was based upon the following hypotheses: 1) that mining activities have significant socio-economic impacts on livelihoods of local communities; 2) that regional activities also have significant impacts on the environment; and 3) the type and nature of mining activities have different impacts.
DetailsThis research sought to investigate the economic, environmental and social impacts of small scale emerald mining on local community livelihoods in …
DetailsThe mining sector strongly influences the Mongolian economy through direct and indirect factors. As of 2019, the mining sector accounted for 23.2% of GDP, 83.7% of total exports, and 48.6% of total investment. As of 2018, the mining sector's contribution to the state budget was approximately 22% (ERI, 2019a ).
DetailsThis 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 ...
DetailsThis study examines the effects of sand mining on the livelihoods of the residents in selected communities in the Gomoa East District and Ga South Municipality. The study used a concurrent mixed-methods approach to collect quantitative data from 278 heads, qualitative data from 30 key informants, and Focus Group Discussion …
Details2.2.1. Environmental effects. Both artisanal and industrial gold mining cause detrimental effects to the environment that critically affect miners and surrounding communities by introducing health risks and altering land-use and livelihood options (Bridge, 2004, Jaques et al., 2006, Obiri et all., 2016).Artisanal mining sites tend to be …
DetailsBesides the balance of economic, environmental, and social aspects, the mine owner and local community have to be engaged in the new mining sustainability scope. This literature review could improve …
DetailsThe most important feedback that Li-mining affects local livelihoods is through excessive water consumption (Fig. 9 a). Local livelihoods and activities, particularly mining and ecotourism, consume water resources from the shared water system. Mining could deplete the total water resources and pressure the area's already …
DetailsThe social ramifications of mining operations are both profound and complex, significantly impacting local communities. Mining operations, particularly in remote and less developed regions, have a significant impact on local communities. One of the most direct effects is the displacement of communities.
DetailsHo: There is no significant impact of mining activities on local community livelihood H1: There is significant impact of mining activities on local community livelihood 1.4 Objectives of the Study The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of mining on the community livelihood at Rutongo mining site in Rulindo District of …
Details2. Protecting the Health of Local Communities is a Shared Responsibility. Mining companies have a clear responsibility toward preventing the spread of diseases within their workforce, but defining a similar role vis-à-vis local communities is less straightforward. From a corporate standpoint, investing in communities is critical for …
DetailsMining has been blamed globally for harmful and impoverishing effects. Most countries are rich sources of gemstone, yet …
Details4.2 The Impact of Large Scale Mining Activities on Local Communities 33 4.3 Mining politics at the local level 38. 4.4 Livelihood Strategies and Outcomes as a result of Mining Activities 44 4.5 Impact of Artisanal /Small Scale Mining 53. 4.6 Conclusion 54 CHAPTER 5: Summary of Findings and Conclusion 56 References: 58 Appendices 62
DetailsThe socio-economic development in south mining regions of Jordan lags the averages of the country as a whole. •. Mineral activities in Jordan appear to largely fail to benefit local communities. •. Policies and rules need to be developed for redistributing mining wealth to local communities.
DetailsPE series jaw crusher is usually used as primary crusher in quarry production lines, mineral ore crushing plants and powder making plants.
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