The socioeconomic and environmental impacts of informal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Ghana are assessed in this paper. The paper includes a case study of an informal ASM-affected community located in the Western Region of Ghana.
Small-scale mining has brought both major problems and immeasurable socio-economic benefits to a number of developing countries. In recent years, however, the bulk of research has been devoted to analyzing the negative as-pects of the industry.
In that extractivist economy, large-scale mining became dominated by foreign multinational firms with ASM reserved for Ghanaians (Antwi et al. 2017). ... Ofori J (2014) Impact of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) on cocoa production in Atiwa district of Ghana. Int J Adv Agric Res 2:89–99. Google Scholar
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, …
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.
The Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Developing Countries- Chapter 11- Women and Artisanal Mining: Gender Roles and the Road Ahead. ... In many cases, the roles of women in …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is primitive with health problems determined by occupational, environmental, and social …
Socio-economic Impact of Small-scale Mining in Ghana 5 Employment 5 Production from Small-scale Mining and Revenues Accrued 7 The Precious Minerals Marketing Corporation (PMMC) 8 ... Environmental Impact of Small-Scale Mining in Ghana 15 Land Use Disputes Between Large- and Small-scale Miners 18 Regulatory Framework for …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities have contributed, in most cases, to the rural development of some African countries. Practically, these activities …
This research unravels the agents and driving motivation behind the rise of illegal small-scale mining in Ghana and its impact. This is accomplished via a qualitative study using illegal small ...
Our Impact In Colombia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, for example, Pact's programming has markedly reduced child labor at mine sites where we work. In Tanzania, we are helping women miners earn fair prices for artisanally mined gemstones. In Mali and Sierra Leone, we are reducing the use of mercury in small-scale gold mining.
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 ...
The small-scale and artisanal mining sector has of late become one of the pillars of the economy of Zimbabwe contributing significantly to national exports. Rudairo Mapuranga The sector which has become of significance for the country to achieve the President's vision for Zimbabwe becoming an upper-middle-income earner by 2030 and …
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 Accumulation
The Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Developing Countries . ... The Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Developing Countries. Edited …
Aim: To address the environmental impacts of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM) whilst building on its economic, social, and empowerment potential in some of the world's most important ecosystems. Collaboration between WWF and Estelle Levin Ltd.
Mining of precious minerals, particularly gold, is a vital economic activity for millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa and a significant contributor to the gross domestic product (GDP) of numerous economies in the region. ... the environmental impact of small-scale mining in Ghana is well-documented, encompassing disturbances to river basins ...
Accepted: 25 May 2022 The environmental implications of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) practices have significantly grown, particularly on environment, socio, and livelihoods of the mining communities. The study aims to investigates the environmental and socioeconomic consequences of these practices. A …
Introduction: Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) and Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG8)..... 8 ASM: AN ECOSYSTEM.....9 ASM FORMALIZATION: …
Drawing on findings from multiple qualitative studies in Ghana, we found that the one 'small-scale' mining licence regime was problematic and took no account of the diverse environmental impacts, the safety concerns, and the uneven economic returns from the various mining methods (alluvial, underground, and surface/open-pit mining) …
Artisanal and small-scale mining is a widespread economic sector in the African Great Lakes Region, where it has an adverse impact on the population's environment. The purpose of this paper is to summarize and consider the typology of the environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining, in particular, the …
Micro-economic Effects, Local Commerce and Workforce 17 Public Health Care in Mining Communities 19 Gender 21 Child Labour 23 Contribution of ASM to Sustainable Development 27 Key Issues 29 Policy 29 Legal, Administrative Issues 30 ... terms artisanal and small-scale mining are used interchangeably.
This article examines both the positive and negative socio-economic impacts of small-scale mining in developing countries, and outlines some key measures for improving...
Furthermore, the mining industry's concentration on water use, particularly for small-scale miners, ignores the legacy impacts of such mines or the long-term effects of small-scale mining.
6 Oliver Maponga and Maideyi Meck, 'Illegal Artisanal Gold Panning in Zimbabwe – A Study of Challenges to 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.
Dr Maria Laura Barreto, Patrick Schein, Dr Jennifer Hinton, Felix Hruschka, January 2018. This report of the East Africa Research Fund (EARF) project 'Understanding the Economic Contribution of Small-scale Mining in East Africa' addresses the first of three main objectives of the Terms of Reference, namely to conduct an overarching synthesis to …
In 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, …
The Ghanaian mining industry is a controversial one. Many believe that the industry has contributed greatly towards the socioeconomic development of the country in terms of employment and social ...
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 ...
The Impact of Small-Scale Mining Operations on Economies and Livelihoods in Low- to Middle-Income Countries. UK ... N.S., 2003. Addressing labor and social issues in small-scale mining. In: Hilson, G.M. (Ed.), The Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Developing Countries. A.A. Balkema, The …
The report, "2020 State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector," examines artisanal and small-scale mining's contribution to achieving the SDG8: promote sustained, inclusive, ... These vulnerabilities have only been heightened by the socio-economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Artisanal miners saw reduced incomes …
