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Scale of 1-5 (1=none, 2=damaged, 3=moderately damaged, 4=highly damaged, 5=extensively da maged). pits which stretched to between 200-400 m long. Increased activities of surface and underground mining
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Some of the poorest people in the world's poorest countries eke out a living in artisanal and small‐scale mining (ASM). Equipped with primitive tools like picks, shovels, buckets, and gold pans, they work mining valuable resources, like gold, diamonds, tin, lithium, rare earth elements, tantalum, and cobalt, and any other usable commodity, …
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on their journeys in artisanal and small-scale mining, previ-ously viewed as a man's job. The results of the research will be used to influence government policy, planning and actions to address the challenges women artisanal and small-scale miners face. This will also help to position women miners to better contribute
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This specialty is open to students with Bachelor of Science degrees who are interested in scholarship and research on topics including, but not limited to, mining and sustainability, mine closure and reclamation engineering, corporate social responsibility, artisanal and small-scale mining, underground construction and tunneling engineering ...
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The provision and use of raw materials is a central topic also for scholars in the research field of sustainability assessment. ... on disputes related to land (MM6) and resettlements (MM9). Besides, some specific issues like mine closure and small scale mining have sector-specific indicators together with emergency preparedness, material ...
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untitled. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR RESEARCH TOPIC 1 SMALL SCALE MINING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. 1. Background The objective of the MMSD southern African Regional Project (MMSD SOUTHERN AFRICA) is to identify how the mining and minerals sector can best contribute to the Southern …
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Cocoa and gold are significant contributors to the gross dormestic product of Ghana which makes both commodities key parts of the Ghanaian economy. Unfortunately, in Ghana, most cocoa-growing communities are the hub of illegal small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey. It is alleged that cocoa farmerssell their farmlands for …
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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 2017, an estimated 14–19 million miners were employed in ASGM globally [].In Zimbabwe, over 500,000 people are …
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According to the National Institute. for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the US, 80%. of miners work in environment in which noise levels exceeds. 85 dBA, 25% are exposed to noise levels ...
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This Open-Access-book explores the operations of a mining company to illustrate that small-scale mining companies can be good ... examine the topic of 'development' in ASM. The findings suggest that small-scale miners, contrary to popular perception, could be caretakers of the environment. ... His research interest spans across the broad ...
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The authors of the Atlas must be criticized for failing to highlight the importance of designing and implementing development policies and strategies with both branches of the mining sector in mind. The ASM and large-scale mineral extraction activities found in sub-Saharan Africa today are organized very differently (Fig. 1).Each …
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2. The many ways mining activities impact biodiversity. Mining affects biodiversity at multiple spatial scales (site, landscape, regional and global) through direct (i.e. mineral extraction) and indirect processes (via industries supporting mining operations, and external stakeholders who gain access to biodiversity-rich areas as the result of …
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Ghana, like most resource-rich countries, is saddled and inundated with resource curse challenges. Key among them is the problem of illegal small-scale gold mining activities (ISSGMAs), which is mercilessly robbing the nation of its ecological integrity, despite attempts by successive governments to remedy the situation. In the …
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Artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) is a significant source of livelihoods for millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa's rural community. ... Systematic literature review (SLR) is suitable for identification, evaluation, and interpretation of existing research papers relevant to a topic, phenomenon, or research question (Kitchenham, 2004).
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It is needless to say that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is of significant importance for sourcing valuable minerals and geological materials that are processed in products we use daily. This …
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The research problem in this study is that the mining sector is biased towards more established companies and against small-scale mining entrepreneurial operations, which marginalises small …
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The chemical, which has been used in mining for over 3,000 years, does not degrade in the environment. Research shows that forest canopies near small-scale gold mining sites can intercept and accumulate …
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without mining knowledge to venture in small scale mining. While small scale mining has helped to alleviate poverty by impr oving income for many, it has also left a "large scar" on ...
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This project focuses on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) of minerals and gemstones globally and the illegal mining and transport of these natural resources. Project scientists employ field mapping, geomorphological techniques, and remote sensing to map, monitor, and evaluate mineral deposits and ASM activities in …
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Most of the research literature on small-scale mining is closely related to artisanal mining [34,73,74]. Furthermore, scientific contributions on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) generally expose case studies, mainly in developing countries, in which small-scale mining is a term frequently used to refer to artisanal mining activity …
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In many developing countries, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is largely a poverty-driven activity which plays an important economic role. It is estimated that in the order of 13 million people in about 30 countries are directly engaged in small-scale mining, a significant proportion of whom are women and children.
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The activities of illegal small scale mining have negatively affected the agricultural lands. A total of 48.30% of the respondents own an average farm size of 1 - 3 hectares, 34.20% possess 4 - 6 ...
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The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in sub-Saharan Africa is a sector usually associated with conflict minerals, fatal diseases, smuggling, criminal activity and civil war.
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The nature of. small-scale mining (self-employment, low mechanization, low productivity) means. that some accident-related risks may have a lower incidence than in formal. medium- or large-scale ...
DetailsIn the recent years, there has been a surge in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in various districts of Malawi. Reports of a gold rush have emerged in various districts, including Mangochi, …
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1. Introduction. Underpinned by rising levels of unemployment, high gold prices and the negative effects of structural adjustment, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations have continued to grow over the last two decades (Banchirigah, 2006; Hilson and Garforth, 2013; IGF, 2017a).Although there is no universally agreed definition …
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small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey. It is alleged that cocoa farmers sell their farmlands for galamsey; however, given that cocoa farming is the primary
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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is crucial to the livelihoods of close to 20 million people in over 80 countries, including 4-5 million women, mainly in rural areas with limited alternative economic prospects, particularly in developing countries. ASGM is largely informal, which can add to the challenge of addressing negative social …
DetailsA variety of initiatives and resources exist which aim to support better practices in ASM mining. The Communities and Small-scale Mining (CASM) is a World Bank-led initiative that has focused on developing strategies to mitigate the environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM,) developing training materials to …
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In 1974 Sue Benoit was a single mother with a five-year-old daughter living in Levack, a small mining community outside Sudbury, Ontario. After leaving an abusive marriage she was living with her ...
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The Ghanaian Minerals Commission has been burdened with most of the jurisdictional responsibilities related to small-scale mining, but with a staff of only 35–40 people working with a pool of ...
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The aim of this work is to explain the concepts of sustainability with respect to small artisanal gold mining. For this, a qualitative approach with a descriptive scope was used, for which the bibliographic review technique was conducted. In this sense, articles, theses, books and institutional documents, and any contribution related to the research …
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Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is one of the major contributors to national income and is a recognized pillar for poverty reduction in the mineral economies of the developing south (Hentschel et al., 2003; IIED, 2002; ISG, 2011). ... Interview questions covered a range of topics, some on an emergent basis, i.e. particular issues (e.g ...
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There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. This study investigates the prevalence of accidents and injuries, as well as the associated risks and existing safety practices. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among artisanal and small-scale gold miners. Data from 401 participants were analyzed …
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The report shows that 40 years ago, the world's large-scale mining industry was just as unsafe as artisanal and small-scale mining. However, today, large-scale mining is one of the world's most safety conscious industries. The report underscores the important role that increased mechanization and concerted efforts to improve health and ...
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The 2020 State of the ASM Sector Report builds on the analysis from the 2019 Report to close further data gaps in the ASM sector. The 2020 Report uses the Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG8): "promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all" as the …
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PDF | On May 1, 2016, Nicole M. Smith and others published Human Health and Safety in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: An Integrated Approach to Risk Mitigation | Find, read and cite all the ...
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There are however some social negative impacts associated with mining including violence, child labour, escalation of gender inequalities, health and environmental effects including deforestation and pollution. In this section, the focus will be on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). However, environmental impacts of industrial sand …
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Currently, illegal artisanal mining ("galamsey") has impacted the environment negatively resulting in land degradation and water pollution. The government of Ghana responding to public outcry ...
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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 …
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