How to Advance Sustainable Mining | International Institute …
To truly shift to "sustainable mining," governments and companies must recognize the social impacts of mining, and enact laws and regulations that require community consultation throughout the life of a mine. ... (Sanderson, 2019). Small-scale mining is a double-edged sword for these local communities, providing employment but …
(PDF) Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on
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 ...
Impacts of Small-Scale Gold Mining on Birds and Anurans …
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.
(PDF) The impact of small-scale gold mining on mining communities in
The purpose of this study was to examine the environmental impact of SSM small-scale mining and its implication on the rural livelihoods of Yale, Digari and Datuko in the Talensi-Nabdam Districts in Northern Ghana. Also examined in this study are the adaptive strategies employed by affected members to cope with the SSM activity in the study area.
Resource politics and the impact of Chinese involvement in small-scale
This article discusses the impact of mechanised small-scale mining on the environment and livelihoods of peasant farmers within broader climate change processes in Ghana. Methods used include ...
A Review of the Scope of Artisanal and Small‐Scale Mining …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is primitive with health problems determined by occupational, environmental, and social settings. ASM involves 80 + …
Typology of Environmental Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale 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 …
Small‐scale mining and its socio‐economic impact in …
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 sustainability in the sector. It is important to clarify that, in spite of experiencing its share of environmental- and health-related problems that adversely …
A Review of the Scope of Artisanal and Small‐Scale Mining …
The idea that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is actually not small is the theme of a recent commentary in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (Burki, 2019). It cites commonly reported global estimates of 40 million people in 80 countries (IISD, 2017 ), as compared to the approximately 7 million people in "industrial mining."
The Resiliency of the Philippine Small-Scale Mining Communities
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 across the country, employs around 300,000 to 500,000 miners, and supports the livelihood of another two million people nationwide. …
Ending the toxic trail of small-scale gold mining
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.
2020 State of the Artisanal and Small- Scale Mining Sector
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Challenges to measuring, monitoring, and addressing the …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) produces 10%–15% of gold mined in the world (Telmer and Veiga, 2008; Street et al., 2013) providing income for many impoverished communities.In addition, ASGM is associated with numerous negative impacts such as exposure to pollutants for both the miners and communities adjacent to …
Environmental Impacts of Illegal Small-Scale Mining …
small-scale miners around the stream poses health threats to the inhabitants as there have been concerns about physical changes in the water body, death of fishes and skin infections by community members. This study was carried out to assess the impacts of illegal small-scale mining operations on the water quality of the Stream.
Effect of small-scale illegal mining on surface water and …
ABSTRACT. In Ghana, small-scale mining (SSM) has been carried out for many years, generating employment and income. Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has impacted the environment negatively, resulting in …
The environmental impact of small-scale gold mining in …
This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental performance in the industry.
Artisanal small-scale mining: Potential ecological disaster in
Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) has devastating impacts on the environment, such as deforestation, over-stripping of overburden, burning of bushes and use of harmful chemicals like mercury. These environmental impacts are a result of destructive mining, wasteful mineral extraction and processing practices and techniques …
Impact of Small-Scale Mining Activities on Physicochemical …
2.1. Study Location. The rocks in the study area have rich mineral deposits (Birimian and Tarkwaian formation) making the site attractive for gold mining, especially small-scale mining [8, 14].The area provides a good location for the study on how the activities of small-scale mining impact on soil and ultimately on farming in the local …
A systematic review of artisanal and small-scale mining: Impacts …
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 ...
Impact of recent artisanal small-scale gold mining in …
In Senegal, the environmental impact of artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) using mercury (Hg) is poorly documented despite its intensification over the past two decades. We report here a complete dataset including the distribution and speciation of Hg in soil, sediment, and water in pristine and ASGM impacted sites of the Gambia River ...
The socio-economic impact of small scale mining in Ghana
Almost all the industrial minerals, including sand and gravel, are produced by small scale mining. This paper seeks to highlight the economic benefits derived from small scale mining and its social impact. It also discusses the endangered nexus between small scale mining and other sectors of the economy.
An update on global mining land use | Scientific Data
This indicates structural differences in the mining sectors, i.e. a larger number of mining areas of smaller size in China compared to Russia, highlighting the known presence of a small-scale ...
Environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale gold mining …
The increasing demand for gold, notably in the jewellery industry and other sectors such as finance, electronics, and aerospace, has exerted pressure on gold exploration and exploitation worldwide. Recently, Batouri has witnessed several exploration and exploitation efforts, predominantly by small scale mining companies. These …
Small-scale mining and agriculture: Evidence from
Moving away from agriculture does not appear to result in declining living standards. The rapid expansion of small-scale mining (ASM) in sub-Saharan Africa …
Gold mining's environmental footprints, drivers, and future …
The small-scale mining sector has emerged as a substantial source of local employment, offering opportunities to unemployed youth ... 2022). However, despite these socioeconomic benefits, the environmental impact of small-scale mining in Ghana is well-documented, encompassing disturbances to river basins, water pollution, …
Environmental impact of artisanal and small-scale gold …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining can have a significant impact on the surrounding water systems through water withdrawals, usage, diversion, and discharge …
Trends in the small-scale mining of precious minerals in …
1. What is small-scale mining?1.1.. Small-scale mining definedSmall-scale (and artisanal) mining has been defined differently around the world. However, as the United Nations (UN) and Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) definitions quoted below show, "small-scale mining" is generally defined in terms of a given …
(PDF) Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana
This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental performance in the industry. Since the ...
Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in …
The types of mining studied for this review included both small-scale mining, sometimes called "galamsey", (illegal mining operations by local people), which is undertaken on a small scale with few tools and equipment, and large-scale mining (legal mining usually operated by foreign companies) conducted on a large scale with heavy …
Small-scale mining and its socio-economic impact in …
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 …