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Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a significant rural non-agricultural activity in the developing world. It is an important source of employment and income for dozens of millions of people and brings economic benefits to further millions who are not directly involved in ASM. According to estimates, at least 134 million people, and according to some
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29.01.2020It is needless to say that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is of significant importance for sourcing valuable minerals and geological materials that are processed in products we use daily. This includes e.g. jewelry, electronic devices, technology and automobiles. As such, ASM affects any company whose products or
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2018226Socio-economic Impact of political impasse. English. pdf (1MB) Download. February 26, 2018. The assessment reveals that while elections and subsequent transitions usually result in a slowdown of economic activities as businesses and investors adopt a "wait-and-see" stance. The ongoing political impasse is compounding pre
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201811This 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 understand the impact of small-scale mining operations on economies and livelihoods in low to middle
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17.12.2002Though these important socio-economic contributions make small-scale mining an indispensable economic activity, there is an obvious need for improved sustainability in the industry, more specifically, for operations to resolve pressing problems, many of which have wide-ranging impacts. However, because most small-scale mines
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01.02.2021This 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. Expand 227 How the Sustainable Development Goals risk undermining efforts to address environmental and social issues in the small-scale mining sector
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Multidisciplinary Analysis of the Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Upper Guinea (Republic of Guinea). Authors Ibrahima Kalil Doumbouya Institut Suprieur des Mines et Gologie de Bok (ISMGB), Centre Emergeant Mines et Socit (CEA-CEMS), Republic of Guinea Modou Mbaye
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Semantic Scholar extracted view of The socio-economic impact of transnational corporation on mining community and artisanal small-scale miners : a case study of Mererani Tanzania by Audax Rukonge. Skip to search form Skip to main content Skip to account menu. Semantic Scholar's Logo . Search 205,876,661 papers from all fields of science. Search. Sign In Create
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20221115A total of 13 dwellings have been affected and the emergency response teams' immediate priority has been to provide accommodation and humanitarian aid to those affected. A socio-economic survey has been initiated, supported by an external social impact specialist, to determine additional social impact. Extensive and ongoing engagement with
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Artisanal and small-scale mining, or ASM, is a largely informal economic sector that includes workers around the world who use basic tools to extract from the earth everything from gold and gemstones to vital metals such as cobalt, tin, tungsten and tantalum. ASM is important for several reasons. These metals are critical to the world's economies –
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200311The purpose of this book is to examine both the positive and negative socioeconomic impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in developing countries. In recent years, a number of
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03.03.2022Artisanal and small-scale mining activities are ubiquitous in low-income countries, as recent reports suggest between 80-90 percent, 40–60 percent and less than 10 percent of low-income, middle-income and high-income countries respectively are involved ( Pact and ARM, 2018 )–ASM activities are strongly correlated with poverty endemic
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By Joshua Machinga-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association. Background. Transparent, equitable and optimal exploitation of mineral resources to underpin broad-based sustainable growth and socio-economic development is what is envisioned by the African Mining Vision.Formalisation is also given great prominence and the Vision clearly lays out the
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All metallic mining has been accounted for by large-scale mines since 2011, due to a change in tax collection practices that essentially eliminated small-scale gold mining operations from the formal sector. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippine central bank, the gross production value from such operations came to just
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20201014The potential for 'forest-smart' mining. As a concept, forest-smart mining can be understood as mining that acknowledges the interlinkages between forests and other land uses – including socio-economic and cultural uses, and ecosystem services – and that actively seeks to avoid or reduce any loss or damage to those uses. In some
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201811This 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 understand the impact of small-scale mining operations on economies
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27.05.2020benefits of $16 billion, with socio-economic and environmental. benefits outweighing environmental and socio-economic impacts. by almost 1700%. Since the environmental and socioeconomic. impacts and benefits accrue to different stakeholder groups, with. differing preferences and priorities, it may not be appropriate to
WhatsApp:+861732942010223.11.2019There are however some social negative impacts associated with mining including violence, child labour, escalation of gender inequalities, health and environmental effects including deforestation and
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14.10.2020The potential for 'forest-smart' mining. As a concept, forest-smart mining can be understood as mining that acknowledges the interlinkages between forests and other land uses – including socio-economic and cultural uses, and ecosystem services – and that actively seeks to avoid or reduce any loss or damage to those uses. In some cases
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The economic importance of minerals continues to increase in Ghana as the purchase price of agricultural raw products experience wide fluctuation of prices on the international market. Today, mineral products have overtaken cocoa and other traditional export products in foreign exchange earnings.
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The "Insufficient" rating indicates that South Africa's climate policies and action in 2030 need substantial improvements to be consistent with the 1.5C temperature limit. If all countries were to follow South Africa's approach, warming would reach over 2C and up to 3C. Under current policies, South Africa will not reduce
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201689Once the impact occurs in the deep sea, especially with regards to the manganese nodule fields, the reality is that there is no fixing it in the area of impact. Hence, to restore and enhance more bio-diverse nearshore ecosystems such as coral reefs is the very best way to balance the scales of nature. By aiding nearshore ecosystems, we can
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21.01.2020STOP THE MACHETE! A stitch in time saves nine WE, the 45 citizens of the Republic of Zimbabwe drawn from mining impacted communities, civil society organizations, parliament of Zimbabwe, artisanal Continue reading Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Violence in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector Action Points
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17.12.2002it is concluded that governments and regional organizations could accomplish much in the way of improved sustainability in the small-scale mining industry by: (1) legalizing small-scale mining and implementing sector-specific legislation; (2) contributing to community development and providing increased economic support; and (3) providing
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Artisanal and small-scale production supply accounts for 80% of global sapphire, 20% of gold mining and up to 20% of diamond mining. It is widespread in developing countries in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Central and South America.
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ABSTRACT This study was aimed at examining the role being played by the small and medium scale enterprises towards economic growth of an economy with E-nugu state as our case study. From the study, it was observed that indeed, small and medium scale enterprises contribute to the economic development of Enugu state. Lack of adequate
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17.12.2002Though these important socio-economic contributions make small-scale mining an indispensable economic activity, there is an obvious need for improved sustainability in the industry, more
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07.06.2021Indonesia's artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector is also plagued by other socio-economic challenges such as illegal mining, lack of labor rights as well as child labor and gender inequality. For example, a recent assessment revealed that among 300,000 small-scale miners, 30 percent were women and in 2020, 31 miners were children.
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26.02.2018Socio-economic Impact of political impasse. English. pdf (1MB) Download. February 26, 2018. The assessment reveals that while elections and subsequent transitions usually result in a slowdown of economic activities as businesses and investors adopt a "wait-and-see" stance. The ongoing political impasse is compounding pre-existing
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2020127To a large extent, Publish What You Pay-Zimbabwe believes that opacity, the secretive way in which the mining sector operates and governed is the root cause of violence in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM). Disputes, conflict and lawlessness which is threatening to subtract heavily the socio-economic benefits from
WhatsApp:+861732942010201.01.2018This 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 understand the impact of small-scale mining operations on economies and livelihoods in low to middle
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Though the enactment of the Small-Scale Gold Mining Law, PNDC L 218, legalized the operations of Small Scale Mining (SSM) in Ghana. It is still difficult to differentiate between the activities of small-scale miners and illegal miners. The term galamsey is interchangeably used to refer to both small-scale mining and illegal mining. The phase
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01.01.2018This 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 understand the impact of small-scale mining operations on economies
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In 2020, the WGC member companies produced 34.5 million ounces of gold and were able to contribute close to US$38 billion to the GDP of countries they operate in. World Gold Council member companies have committed to demonstrable standards of responsible and sustainable business practice and their data provided a robust sample to allow us to
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Book Description The purpose of this book is to examine both the positive and negative socioeconomic impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in developing countries. In recent years, a number of governments have attempted to formalize this rudimentary sector of industry, recognizing its socioeconomic importance.
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Impact of Small-Scale Mining Operations on Economies and Livelihoods in Low- to Middle-Income Countries v unfavourable, or obscure practices, often ending up in debt bondage. Improvement of miners' business skills is crucial to reduce poverty and convert locally mined minerals into locally generated wealth and development.
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As we transition to Phase 2 of the Programme (2019-2022) designed to enable artisanal and small-scale mining enterprises (ASMEs) in the Development Minerals sector to achieve better livelihoods through higher employment and incomes, this second phase of the programme has an enhanced focus on improving gender equality within the sector. COVID-19 has thrown a curve
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Socio-Economic Effects of Small Scale Mining on Mining Communities 4.4.1. Employment Small Scale Mining sector is said to provide employment to several people in developing countries. The International Labour Organisation, (1999) [ 5] estimates Table 1. distribution of respondents. Source: Fieldwork 2016. Source: Fieldwork 2016. Table 2.
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