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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 ...
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Research shows that forest canopies near small-scale gold mining sites can intercept and accumulate large volumes of atmospheric mercury pollution. This means mercury can build up and be passed along the food chain.
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Relatively less is known about Zambia's Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector. In contrast to the firms dominating the copper extraction sector, the ASM sector is mostly done on a small scale, locally driven, has low barriers to entry, and involves different types of minerals beyond copper.
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The extractives resource industry plays an important role in the economic growth of developing countries. Artisanal and small-scale mining in particular has rapidly expanded, but is also associated with poor environmental practices that threaten livelihoods (IISD, 2014; Maconachie, 2022).Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is illustrative of these dual …
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Mining plays a crucial role in the global economy, supplying essential minerals and raw materials for industries ranging from technology to infrastructure. However, this sector is …
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The study highlights that the use of heavy machinery like excavators and bulldozers in the operations of illegal mining had mechanized the small-scale mining business, …
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cutting issues like monitoring and enforcement, occupational health and safety (OHS), 1 Studies conducted by researchers such as Acemoglu and Restrepo (2017, 2019), Brynjolfsson and ... mining and small-scale mining, by analyzing the tools, techniques, and technologies
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SYNOPSIS. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in South Africa received official recognition after the change in government in 1994.The Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) recognized the sector as a vehicle for social and economic development for historically disadvantaged South Africans (HDSAs) who had previously been excluded from participating …
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Mining is one of the key primary industries for the development of societies since time immemorial. The importance of Mining is still valid in our modern societies. Mining is carried in large scale, medium and artisanal and small-scale mining. The large scale and medium scale mining is dominated by corporations from developed
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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 former is often carried out in …
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Unregistered small-scale miners are those who engage in mining extractions and/or processing ores without having a mining license to operate and they often work on mineral concessions owned by large-scale mining companies without their permission, on people's land, and in areas prohibited for mining (Amankwah and Anim-Sackey, 2003).
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Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) remains one of the most populated mining sub-sectors, as millions of people/persons engage in ASM worldwide. However, ASM is dominated by women and they are faced with different challenges/problems that must be urgently addressed to ensure better working and living standards for ASM workers.
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It appears that land degradation, environmental pollution and many socioeconomic problems have been major issues with communities where small-scale mining is practised in Ghana.
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the laws meant to regulate small-scale mining activities are accordingly being implemented. Although an increasing number of countries have rec-ognized small-scale mining as a significant sector of the economy, the general perception is that implementation of small-scale mining laws has been a major challenge for Ghana.
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This study examines the implementation challenges of small-scale mining laws in the Bekwai Municipality of Ghana. The study adopted the qualitative approach using a case study design. ... illegal mining is defined as mining without license. The problem is that most small-scale mining is done illegally because the sector is largely unregulated ...
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small-scale mining and trade-related technical cooperation. E-mail: medmin@medmin Dr Felix Hruschkais a mining engineer at Projekt-Consult and has been a project director for more than 10 years in Latin America. His focus is on small-scale mining development and environmental issues related to mining in developing countries. Dr Ing.
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Currently, there is multiplicity of laws governing environmental issues within the small scale gold mining industry. These include Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), Environmental Protection ...
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Environmental problems of artisanal small-scale mining. In all three study areas respondents were aware of the negative impact of gold panning. Whilst it is a lucrative venture, respondents identified specific challenges associated with ASM, including epidemics, gullies, unsafe pits, siltation, land degradation, deforestation and veld fires.
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Traditionally, discussions about "small-scale mining" have been mainly associated with "artisanal and small-scale mining" (ASM) activities, which predominantly occur in developing countries. Terms have been employed interchangeably, so that "small-scale mining" has practically become a synonym for "artisanal and small-scale mining."
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Issues on small-scale mining Institutional issues Foremost of the institutional issues is regarding the definition of small-scale mining under the law. The current definition does not fit its intended small-scale mining players and the eventual beneficiaries of government support. For instance, the law defines small-scale miners
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The Government is putting more emphasis on small-scale mining ventures in its quest to boost mineral production across the country and revive the economy. However, the government seems to be scoring an own goal by rushing to arrest illegal miners whom a large number are unwilling participants but victims of a snail's pace of Mining Title ...
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Mineral extraction is the most destructive industry to the environment (Chenje 2000), and artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) contributes to this destruction.The definition of ASM varies from country to country (Musingwini & Sibanda 1999), depending on variables such as investment costs, mine output, labour productivity, size of concessions, amount of …
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Global Trends in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): A review of key numbers and issues. Report prepared by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) for the Intergovernmental ... Artisanal and small-scale mining is also the source of the largest releases of mercury, estimated at .
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Hilson / SMALL-SCALE MINING IN AFRICA 151 Figure 1: Locations of Important Small-Scale Mining Regions sands of operations engaged in the extraction of industrial clays, tin, tungsten, bismuth, limestone, sulfur, lithium, salt, and uranium but pro-ducing at much lower returns. Although no concise definition exists, small-scale mining is used in
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A comprehensive literature search was conducted across academic databases including Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and Science direct, utilizing …
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This paper is an overview of the issues and challenges facing artisanal and small-scale mining stakeholders. Typical problems of artisanal small-scale mining Evolution of the...
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these efforts have noticeably improved the efficiency of operations, certain problems — principally, environmental impacts and land-use conflicts — continue to be largely ignored ... small-scale mining research and regulation activities in Ghana, and provides details of some important background reading. An Overview of Small-scale Mining in ...
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Since the enactment of the Small Scale Gold Mining Law in 1989, which effectively legalized small-scale gold mining in the country, industrial operations, collectively, have made important ...
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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 expand to an additional 15 countries and leverage co-financing of over US$342 million during its second phase in 2023. With this expansion ...
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