Artisanal and small-scale gold mining imparts on economic development more significantly in developing countries, but it is also responsible for serious environmental deterioration and human ...
1. Introduction. Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) continues to grow in many resource-rich rural communities. Recent estimates underscore this growth: 40.5 million people were directly engaged in ASM in 2017, up from 30 million in 2014, 13 million in 1999 and 6 million in 1993 (IGF, 2017).With particular reference to gold production, …
The environmental impacts of ASM are of great concern, as they can, and do, affect large land areas. Deforestation, mercury contamination, erosion, acid rock drainage, landscape destruction, the disposal of tailings, and damage to river health, particularly from effluent and siltation are some of the most pressing issues …
Small-scale mining—low-tech mineral extraction and processing—has long been an important industry in Africa. For centuries, operations have provided inhabitants of the …
In other words, either urbanization could reduce environmental pollution or mounts it up. Based on these theoretical discussions, the impact of democracy on environmental degradation is investigated with a linear model as shown below (Eq. 1). Due to data constraints, the annual data used in this study covers from 1990 to 2015 for …
The project aims to reduce mercury use in small-scale mining by an estimated 369 tonnes and has already equipped thousands of miners with greater understanding of safer mining practices. PlanetGOLD is set to …
The cost of environmental degradation in Ghana due to unsustainable use of land for agriculture, forests, and mining stands at 2.8 percent of national GDP (2017). If the current natural resource extraction remains unchanged, Ghana will see its natural resource base destroyed over the long term, with fewer opportunities to sustain growth …
Here are three basic principles to achieve forest-smart mining in the ASM sector: Principle 1: Forest ecosystem safeguard and resilience: biodiversity, carbon, and ecosystem services: mining needs to be informed by the range of forest values that combine habitats for species and ecosystem services for people and the planet.
Gold mining is becoming more prevalent, he explains, both because it is important for manufacturing electronics and alternative energy production, and …
Small-scale mining—low-tech mineral extraction and processing—has long been an important industry in Africa. For centuries, operations have provided inhabitants of the rural, more impoverished regions of the continent with a wealth of employment benefits and, more recently, have made important contributions to mineral wealth and foreign exchange …
Environmental degradation. Mining methods. 1. Introduction. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ... Some small-scale mining operators, especially those with licensed concessions use trucks, ... Open pit miners who channel wastewater back into the old open pits can help reduce water pollution.
2.0 SMALL SCALE MINING ACTIVITIES IN ZAMBIA. Prior to 1990's, small-scale mining activities in Zambia were considered illegal and highly secret. It was considered a crime to be found dealing in ...
Semantic Scholar extracted view of "State-led efforts to reduce environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in Tanzania: Implications for fulfilment of the sustainable development goals" by A. Kinyondo et al.
environment is equally high yet small scale mining activities continued. Despite the contributions of the small scale gold mining sector to the economy, its negative effects especially on ...
Illegal mining in Ghana encompasses both surface mining and small-scale operations. ... Environmental degradation, including deforestation, soil erosion, and pollution of water bodies, poses ...
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, …
While large-scale mining activities have considerable impacts on the environment, even worse impacts can be observed from the activities of small-scale miners. Most of them operate outside the legal framework of their country's mining laws and they aim to maximise their benefits from mining, often at the expense of the …
Abstract. Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) has devastating impacts on the environment, such as deforestation, over-stripping of overburden, burning of …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) is becoming a significant cause of environmental degradation in tropical ecosystems. In this study, we conducted a rapid assessment on the impact of an ASM gold mine on the vocalizing avian and anuran communities in the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve in Peru.
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) – small sized, largely unrecognized, rudimentary, and an informal form of mining – occurs in more than 70 countries around the world and is mainly hailed for its socioeconomic benefits and reviled for its environmental devastation. As a result, many people are confused about the future of ASM.
The artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector-commonly described as low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly associated with the use of ...
While speaking about the role of the PPO in general to help on environmental issues, informants noted that it played an important role. At the same time, views on the PPO were more nuanced. Most interviewees but especially civil society actors viewed the PPO as being a positive force to help reduce the environmental impacts of …
1. Introduction. As Zimbabwe continues to suffer from environmental conservation problems (Mawere, Citation 2013), academics and policy makers turn to the juridical framework with which the country regulates access to and control over natural resources.The pieces of legislation under this framework, however, are devised to …
Small-scale gold mining activities directly cause three main environmental footprints: land degradation, water pollution and diversion, and deforestation. Significant land deterioration was observed due to the use of excavators and other sophisticated machinery for gold extraction, spanning a substantial area (refer to Map 5 ).
Small scale gold mining in Ghana has a long history. It has existed as far back as the eighth century as a economic activity. It was legalised recently when the Small Scale Mining L aw (PNDCL 218) 1989 was passed and public policies were formulated to support the implementation of the law.
This paper identifies and examines nine factors that affect formalization of informal artisanal and small-scale mining in Ghana. Despite a series of efforts to ensure cleaner and safer production, informal artisanal and small-scale mining continues to expand with the resulting increase in environmental pollution and damage.
Here are three basic principles to achieve forest-smart mining in the ASM sector: Principle 1: Forest ecosystem safeguard and resilience: biodiversity, carbon, and …
Therefore, while we argue that formalization can reduce environmental impacts from ASM, this is dependent upon how formalization is defined and who is involved in designing, implementing, and overseeing interventions in the ASM sector. ... water, and forest degradation in artisanal and small-scale mining: Implications for environmental ...
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Abu Jinapor, at a recent press briefing, in Accra, disclosed that, in the small-scale mining space, gold output went up from 3,429.91kg in 2021 to 22,158.25kg in 2022, representing about 550 percent increase. These among others demonstrate the significance of the 'gold sector ...
Over the past 20 years, there has been growing research into the potential environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in this region. Both in the short and long term, this type of mining can generate numerous health, environmental and socioeconomic impacts that can be measured using diverse methods.
1. Introduction. Environmental and potential health problems caused by ASGM are occurring throughout the world, most notably in developing countries [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8].This is particularly the case in Southeast Asia [], and most especially in Indonesia, which is regarded as a resource-rich country.On one hand, the mining sector is one of the main …
Introduction. Mineral wealth is an important asset that can be used to stimulate or enhance economic growth and spur infrastructure development, including the building of schools, hospitals and road networks.1 Mining has played a substantial role in the development of Ghana, which is second only to South Africa in terms of gold …
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 …
The transition from artisanal mining to small-scale mining produces an increase in productivity and financial gains for capital owners (see Bikubanya & Radley in this issue). More and more, the means of production are in the hands of small-scale mining companies or miners' cooperatives (see Dunia & Geenen in this issue).
Improving governance and regulation in the mining sector can help to reduce corruption and improve compliance with laws and regulations. ... The cumulative effect in these areas is the widespread gold rush and acute environmental degradation. Corrupt practices (WICB1, with a weight of 0.6145), and bureaucratic bottlenecks …
to small-scale mining activities, of ten conducted without proper permits, in violation of mining regulations and environmental laws (Ghana Chamber of Mines, 2019). While small-scale mining plays ...
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) — mainly an informal form of mining (or informal mining) — is rapidly devastating large tracts of land in many countries. As a result, there is an increasing global concern over land and forest degradation resulting from ASM activities due to potential environmental health threat and risk of water and ...
Resource extraction has historically caused dramatic environmental changes across the globe. Although mining and oil drilling have transformed landscapes and polluted the air and water wherever they have taken place, knowledge of how these environmental transformations have been experienced and lived in different parts of the …
