Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities have contributed, in most cases, to the rural development of some African countries. Practically, these activities have influenced the environmental, health and socio-economic status. In essence, there is a need to investigate how these activities fuel poverty eradication in Africa. Here, a …Web

Hilson, G. (2002). Small-scale mining and its socio-economic impact in developing countries. ... up account for the mining in the area and amplifying voices from below which can inform policies ...Web

aimed at examining the socio-economic effects of artisanal and small-scale ... and over 500,000 people in the small-scale mining sector (Aubynn, 2012[17], ISSER 2009 [18]; World Bank, 2008 [19 ...Web

1. Introduction. Rural livelihoods are closely linked to the landscapes in which people live and the natural resources present. Across sub-Saharan Africa, increasing pressures from environmental and socio-economic changes – e.g., population increase and migration, climate change, global market demand for resources, and changes in land …Web

Although Small Scale surface mining has grown significantly in the developing world in recent decades, the hive of ... reveal that although the economic contribution of the mining sector towards the area's economy is significant, the ... attention will be directed to the physical and socio-economic environment of the people which is put under ...Web

Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) poses threats to biodiversity and to the health and well-being of human communities. ... it is necessary to understand the socio-economic background and ...Web

In particular, it focusses on the emergence of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) and considers its livelihood trajectory impacts in a study area previously …Web

Although small-scale mining provides innumerable benefits to the rural inhabitants and governments of the developing world, its operations have been …Web

This index shows that the level of socio-economic wellbeing is directly linked to the stage of the mining cycle in which the town finds itself: the level of wellbeing is …Web

The average family size was about 7 people (actual 6.7). A large proportion ... although the loss of land did not affect production. With regard to the socio-economic impact of mining activities on the surrounding communities, the study found that ... agricultural production in the study area 52 4.6.3 Socio-economic impact of mining …Web

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), which is rapidly increasing and widely practised across sub-Saharan Africa, is a significant source of livelihood for many people in the communities where ...Web

future pollution and improve aesthetics of area as for a possible. 3. To identify the socio-economic effects of mining in India, including GDP, employment and infrastructure devel-opment, and local/regional impacts 4. To assess the impact of government policy and regula-tions on investment in the mining sector. METHODOLOGY:Web

small-scale mining association and ball mill owners. A survey and field observation among SSMs were conducted to elicit socio- economic and cultural components expected from the small-scale mining ...Web

The activities of illegal mining have caused devastating effect to the environment, particularly, water and soil. There is therefore the need to ascertain the extent of pollution these activities ...Web

The mining industry is a significant asset to the development of countries. Ghana, Africa's second-largest gold producer, has benefited from gold mining as the sector generates about 90% of the country's total exports. Just like all industries, mining is associated with benefits and risks to indigenes and the host environment. Small-scale …Web

Numerous studies concur that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has had a significant impact on Africa's livelihoods, environment, urbanisation, agriculture, and other aspects of life.Web

The UN's Framework for the Immediate Socio-Economic Response to the COVID 19 Crisis warns that "The COVID-19 pandemic is far more than a health crisis: it is affecting societies and econ­omies at their core. While the impact of the pandemic will vary from country to country, it will most likely increase poverty and inequalities at a global scale, making …Web

This study assesses the socio-economic impacts of tin mining in the Jos Plateau. Figure 1: Map of Jos South L.G.A. showing Rayfield ... compared to the time mining was carried out in small scale (that is when large scale mining had not commenced). On the issue of loss of cultural heritage and disruption of land tenure system, 80.8% of the ...Web

... Aizawa, 2016;Hirons, 2020;Laing and Moonsammy, 2021). Hilson (2003) provides one of the first pieces of work that holistically examines the positive and negative …Web

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 ...Web

Across many mineral-rich developing countries, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has been noted as a crucial socioeconomic activity for most rural people.Web

The effect of artisanal and small-scale mining on land degradation is alarming in recent times in Ghana. In resolving this problem, one key area that has received little recognition in the mining ...Web

Key Points. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is primitive with health problems determined by occupational, environmental, and social settings. ASM involves …Web

The socio-economic dependencies of people in the study area on the mining industry is evident in the fact that 15% of the respondents had relatives who are mine workers; out of the 15% of theWeb

The paper makes a contribution both to social impact research on mining and analysis of the social aspects of new small-scale mining development in Europe. The study …Web

It is important to clarify that, in spite of experiencing its share of environmental- and health-related problems that adversely impact human quality-of-life, …Web

Natural Environment. Air, climate, water resources, soil and vegetation form the key environmental variables that will be considered for this study. Here, the effects of …Web

The study is aimed at assessing the impacts of Artisanal and Small Scale mining on the socio-economic aspects of the populace and the environment. The objectives include; i. A study of the detailed geology of the state ii. The mineral potential of the state and mining activities iii. Socio-economic effects of Artisanal and Small-Scale mining in ...Web

iv Abstract Background: This study explores small-scale gold mining and its impact on the livelihoods and health of miners and community members in Prestea, Ghana. Small-scale mining has served as a source of livelihood for many people in Ghana and Prestea is …Web

More than 13 million people in the South are directly engaged in small-scale mining – many of whom are women and children – with another 80 to 100 million depending on it for some aspect of ...Web

Kitula G (2006) The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local livelihoods in Tanzania: A case study of Geita District. J Cleaner Prod 14: 405-414. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2004.01.012 [28] Caballero J (2017) Traditional small scale miners: Women miners of the Philippines. Women Miners in Developing Countries.Web

assessing the socio-economic status of mining-dependent areas and on the socio-economic costs or effects of mine closures and their views on future development of mines [13,14]. There appears to beWeb

1. Introduction. Mining worldwide is currently experiencing a production growth that has never been seen before. The global market for minerals and precious metals has soared, and the quantities extracted have multiplied exponentially [1,2].Gold (Au), recognized as one of the most sought-after and demanded elements in international …Web

Sustainability along the Mazowe River', in Gavin M. Hilson (ed.), The Socio-Economic Impact of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Developing Countries (A.A. Belkema, Lisse [Netherlands], 2003), p. 350. 7 See lan Phimister, An Economic and Social Economic History of Zimbabwe, 1890-1948: Capital AccumulationWeb

1. Introduction. Various definitions for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) proliferate in the literature, but a standard definition across all regions and countries has not been established (Zvarivadza, 2018).In some contexts, the level of sophistication employed is used to make a distinction between 'artisanal mining' and 'small-scale mining'- the …Web

in the light of socio-economic considerations as links between the economic, environmental and social dimensions. When dealing with the social dimensions of gold mining, the ultimate goal should be on identifying the ways to maximize the positive effects of mining on the lives of people while minimizing the negative effects.Web

A survey among small-scale miners, key informant interviews and field observations were conducted in Pinut-an, San Ricardo, Southern Leyte. Results shows that majority of the miners in the area ...Web