KP Civil Society member organisations between May and August 2020 carried out research projects in their home countries on one of three areas of focus, namely benefits of diamond mining to local communities …
By working with communities in mining areas, Odell and Fernández are gaining a sense of the burden that mining minerals needed for the clean energy transition is placing on local populations, and the …
Mining on Indigenous lands affects people's well-being and the relationship between themselves and their lands. Indigenous peoples' sociocultural and spiritual connections to their lands are symbolised in bush food, totems, ceremonial objects, sacred names, and kinship systems representing various provisioning and cultural Ecosystem …
Introduction. Despite the global economic crisis and reduced commodity prices, mining companies continue to enter remote communities to search for exploitable mineral …
Here are some of the challenges faced by the mining sector in Africa and what we can look forward to in 2024. ... environmental problems and social issues caused by mining have led to protests and …
The shift away from mining presents substantial livelihood security challenges for mining communities, but documented mining closures offer insights …
A village was set up to support 15,000 miners working in the ruby mine near Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Photo: Pardieu et al. (2017). However, compared to many other industries such as agriculture, mining uses relatively small pockets of land, and the future of mining could move to using techniques that are arguably even less invasive on …
Social impacts of mining at a local community level and the role of CSR for long-term sustainability share of population participating in voluntary work for a group or an organisation within the community (35%) in comparison to other Western Australian (WA) mining communities (25% average for the State).
The difference in health levels between urban and rural communities in the face of mining activities is not a result of rural communities having a health advantage over urban communities. Instead, residents of urban communities have a smaller chance of being directly exposed to harsh environments resulting from mining than rural …
Mining has led to a 1.7% increase in community inequality. Communities close to mining activities have a higher poverty incidence than others (33.9% increase). …
Surface owners are not the only landowners or occupiers who may face undue hardship because of mining. The Bapo Ba Mogale community example from my introductory brief includes people who occupy land near mines, but not the land actually being mined. They assert that the mining causes cracks in their houses and dust that kills their crops.
In response to the urgent environmental and social challenges posed by mining operations, this paper introduces the Mining Area Sustainability Index (MASI), a novel framework aimed at transforming the mining sector towards sustainable practices. Mining activities have historically led to significant environmental degradation, including …
Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from quantitative studies exists that establishes the interlinkages between mining operations and effects on public health, little research has been …
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 …
Effective community engagement is crucial for mining companies aiming to properly balance the economic benefits of operation while minimising negative impacts on local communities. The social license to operate in any given region depends on fostering positive relationships, addressing concerns, and actively involving local communities in ...
iii APPROVAL 'This dissertation of Peter Mhone has been approved as fulfilling the partial requirements for the award of Master of Science in Sustainable Mineral Resources Development by the University of Zambia.' Examiner 1 Signature: Date
One is mine acid drainage that affects that whole area. You get this red water, red from the iron sulphate. The other problem is that is results in very poor air quality. Already in the 1970s, the South African Health Department was aware of the air quality impacts and they wanted to stop the building of more power stations in the area …
Explore the challenges facing South African mining in 2024. CEO Warren Beech discusses infrastructure issues, ESG, and future trends in the industry. ... Beech opens the discussion by acknowledging the global challenges faced by the mining industry, including cyclical demand fluctuations, volatile exchange rates, and soaring costs …
A village was set up to support 15,000 miners working in the ruby mine near Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Photo: Pardieu et al. (2017). However, compared to many other industries such as agriculture, …
Researchers could use such data to estimate the extent of deforestation caused by mining, assess the risks to nearby communities, pinpoint pollution sources and evaluate the effect of mining on...
KP Civil Society member organisations between May and August 2020 carried out research projects in their home countries on one of three areas of focus, namely benefits of diamond mining to local communities (CECIDE/AMINES, GAERN, NMJD, CNRG, Green Advocates, CENADEP), violence caused by diamond mining (ZELA, RELUFA) and land …
ensure the safety of employees, the communities in which they operate, and the security of supply chains. But while the ongoing impact of the pandemic will continue, the mining industry appears to be rapidly recalibrating. And our survey suggests mining companies are in a strong position to capitalize on a fresh raft of opportunities.
Use of jackhammers or other vibrating machinery can cause damage to nerves and blood circulation, and lead to loss of feeling, very dangerous infections such as gangrene, and even death.; Loud, constant noise from machines can cause hearing problems, including deafness.; Long hours working underground with little light can …
Mining is a crucial industry — from iron and copper to gravel and sand, we depend on it for the basic building blocks of the modern world. It is a fast changing sector, as the clean energy ...
This Brief deals with an overview of how issues of mineral and land rights and community governance undermine individuals and communities in interactions with mining companies. The argument is that future suffering can be prevented by keeping the basic principle that mining must benefit South Africans while changing the structure and, most …
But mining poses environmental dangers that are bitterly dividing communities. Minnesota's Highway 210 threads through the tiny towns of Aitkin County, a poor and sparsely populated stretch of ...
Introduction. Perhaps no single industry has precipitated more disputes over land use than mining. Though economically, a great number of rewards are reaped from its activities, the land demands placed by mines often cause severe community disruption and hinder the development of other potentially profitable industries such as small …
In many areas, people face real difficulty in fetching clean drinking water. Poor people are worst affected. Also, the entire coal mining area of the Jaintia Hills is dotted with mine pits and caves from where surface water percolates into the ground. As a result, smaller streams and rivers of the area, which served as lifelines for the people ...
Here are some of the challenges faced by the mining sector in Africa and what we can look forward to in 2024. ... environmental problems and social issues caused by mining have led to protests and conflicts between mining companies and communities around mining areas. Mining has often been associated with deforestation, land degradation, air ...
These conditions make small-scale mining communities more vulnerable to natural disasters. In the Philippines, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is practiced in more than 30 provinces …
A pivotal area in the social dimension of the Mining Area Sustainability Index (MASI) is the assessment of community engagement and impact. This aspect involves a …
Any company faced with the hurdle of obtaining consent on the way to profits from mining has a strong incentive to paint a rosy picture for communities, says Emily Greenspan, associate director of ...
In June 2021, Uganda's cabinet approved a draft mining law (Mining and minerals Bill 2019) that imposes steep penalties for violations in the sector, including fines of 1 billion shillings ($278,164.12) and prison terms of up to seven years for those found guilty of environmental degradation, illegal mining among other violations.
Conflicts between mining companies and the communities that are home to their operations are increasing, and local communities are demanding greater …
Overall, the paper provides a unique national level assessment of PNG's mining industry and the complex environmental and social challenges faced by communities, governments and companies as they all work towards achieving better sustainable development outcomes for a socially-, environmentally- and resource-rich …
more important than ever for the mining sector to incorporate human rights into their business practices to manage risk and create opportunities. However, progress in this area has been slow. The Responsible Mining Index (RMI) 2022 report shows that overall performance around human rights in the sector Top 10 business risks and opportunities for
