Framing illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining in the …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) plays a significant socio-economic role in the alleviation of poverty. In Ghana, the increase in and persistence of illegal ASM (galamsey) can be explained by unemployment, cumbersome and costly registration, lack of land, corruption and Chinese engagement.Traditionally, Ghanaian governments have …

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Formalizing Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM)

Formalizing Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Challenges and Ways Forward Dr Gavin Hilson The University of Reading, UK. Artisanaland Small-Scale Mining • Low-tech, labour intensive mineral ... • Key to Eradicating Child Labour • Ghana/Mali –resilience • Paradoxical • Supported (link to micro-credit) • Better educational ...

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The proliferation of illegal mining in Ghana, coupled with its environmental impacts, especially on water bodies has compelled the government to ban all artisanal small-scale mining (ASM ...

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Over a century, mining has been the cornerstone for the government's revenue and local development and has occurred in two main forms—large-scale mining and artisanal and small-scale mining. Multinational corporations usually own the large-scale mines, which operate under a formal regulatory regime that demands responsible …

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This assistance will enable Congo's small-scale miners to be better compensated, have the proper equipment, and operate safely while eradicating child labor. An additional benefit is that artisanal miners can work small deposits that would be uneconomical for large mining companies.

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Ban mining, ban dining? Re(examining) the policy and …

1. Introduction. The media and the citizenry take up the call to decry the environmental destruction issues related to the ever-advancing artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) frontier in a resource-endowed country (see, Sojková, 2022).In the weeks that follow, the president of the country heeds the call and announces a ban on all ASM …

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This paper aims to examine methods of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Ghana, map their perceived impacts on water resources, and analyse the …

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Illegal artisanal mining (IAM) is a serious environmental and social problem in South Africa. 1 'Illegal' mining is an act of mining that contravenes the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA). Despite its illegality, many scholars believe such mining has an important role to play in rural economic development. 2 The global …

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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) …

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Gender Dimensions of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

Gender Dimensions of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: A Rapid Assessment Toolkit v Preface A rtisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a global reality. It represents a long-standing and important livelihood for more than 100 million men and women around the wold. In some places, communities have prac-

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Small-scale mining produces about 85% of the world's gemstones and 20% to 25% of all the gold. ... Last year the institute published a 10-year review to assess progress and find the way ahead ...

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Where does a wannabe miner or established individual operator get the information to create a small yet highly profitable mining company? When author A R C Matuska searched for simple, practical mining books and information about the industry, he found high-powered studies, academic theses and computer modeling.

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Formalizing Mongolia's Artisanal Mining Sector

With the appointment of Mongolia's new prime minister, Saikhanbileg Chimed, in November, expectations are high for the further development of Mongolia's mining industry, which accounts for 18.5 percent of the country's GDP. While large-scale mining operations often make headlines, as The Asia Foundation's Bolormaa Purevjav …

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Miners' Perception about Government's Approach to Eradicating Illegal Mining According to the licensed operators, the government has not dealt well with the artisanal small-scale miners. A miner stated, The root …

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Using primary data from a sample of 400 heads, 19 institutions, six artisanal and small-scale mining firms, and two mineral processing companies, the study finds the mining chain, from ...

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Perception of Small-Scale Miners on Interventions to Eradicate …

Studies show that artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) activities are often unregulated and have led to the destruction of the environment in diverse ways (Baah-Ennumh, 2010; Hilson, 2017; Hilson & Maconachie, 2020; Veiga & Morais, 2014).The problems relating to ASM such as the excessive use of dangerous chemicals, water pollution, poor health …

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The path of ethical mining, along with the process to obtain the Fairmined certification and its benefits, bring different challenges to small scale mining organizations. They have to comply with some strict, progressive requirements every year (organizational, work-related, environmental, physical and documental traceability of Fairmined ...

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This paper argues that artisanal mining communities are somewhat bound to their operations, and helps explain why formalisation, alternative livelihood projects and …

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Corporate social responsibility and artisanal mining: …

The MPRDA makes insufficient room for artisanal mining by focussing on small-scale mining rather than artisanal mining (Debrah et al., 2014:917; SAHRC 2015:60). As part of the Act, Section 23 explains a permitting process for small-scale mining not exceeding a 5-ha area within an optimal period of two years (SAHRC 2015:26).

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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. Even for SSMs, it is suggested that there be an imposed aspect on the concurrent treatment and reusability of water with mining operations.

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Socio-economic and environmental implications of Artisanal and Small

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, the numbers indicate …

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Perception of Small-Scale Miners on Interventions to Eradicate …

Studies show that artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) activities are often unregulated and have led to the destruction of the environment in diverse ways (Baah-Ennumh, 2010; Hilson, 2017; Hilson & Maconachie, 2020; Veiga & Morais, 2014).The problems relating to ASM such as the excessive use of dangerous chemicals, water …

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Improving awareness of mercury pollution in small-scale gold mining

The impact was made through the enactment of the Mercury Law (PNDCL 217), Small-Scale Gold Mining Law (PNDCL 218), and Precious Minerals and Marketing Law (PNDCL 219) in 1989 (Hilson & Potter ...

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in Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM)

Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) encompasses a wide range of practices, from highly ... (Former Director of ILO's Program to Prevent and Eradicate Child Labor in Mining in South America) Olinda Orozco Zevallos (Gender Specialist, ... The last section of this chapter explores the ways in which the different forms of forced

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the environment in diverse ways (Baah-Ennumh, 2010; Hilson, 2017; Hilson & Maconachie, 2020; Veiga & Morais, 2014). The problems relating to ASM such as the excessive ... on Interventions to Eradicate Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana Rejoice Selorm Wireko-Gyebi1, Michael Osei Asibey2, Owusu Amponsah2, Rudith Sylvana King2, Imoro …

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In this paper, we advocate for a broader multidimensional and sectoral collaboration as a fundamental approach to confront illegal small scale mining activities.

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Introduction. Studies show that artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) activities are often unregulated and have led to the destruction of the environment in diverse ways (Baah-Ennumh, 2010; Hilson, 2017; Hilson & Maconachie, 2020; Veiga & Morais, …

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The Government of Ghana has further disclosed its efforts to combat illegal small-scale mining, or "galamsey," through an intensified phase of Operation Halt, led by the Ghana Armed Forces. This operation aims to eliminate illegal mining activities that threaten the country's river bodies and forest reserves.

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5 Ways to Make Mining More Sustainable

Illegal mining remains a significant issue for the industry — for example, experts estimate that around 14,000 people are currently involved in illegal mining in South Africa. There, illegal mining often takes place on properties not suited for large-scale mining and without regard to regulations that reduce the environmental impact.

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Keywords Ghana, illegal mining, artisanal small-scale mining, government, environmental sustainability Introduction Studies show that artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) activities are often unregulated and have led to the destruction of the environment in diverse ways (Baah-Ennumh, 2010; Hilson, 2017; Hilson & Maconachie, 2020; Veiga & Morais ...

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Is Eradicating Child Labour by the Year 2025 Feasible?

Views among groups 3.4 Small-scale mining licence authority Even though all the operator respondents are aware of existing national laws (25%), community laws (63%) and other laws (12%) which are ...

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Managing the risk of forced labor in ASM is complex. Strategies to tackle it must address the double objective of eradicating forced labor and making sure that innocent people who rely on Artisanal and Small-scale Mining …

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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is widely recognized by the scientific community and numerous organizations for its significant contribution to global mercury (Hg) pollution.

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Formalising small-scale mining could eradicate illegal mining…

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A practical approach for the management of resources and …

When a resource is qualified as indicated, in traditional large-scale mining capital is invested to characterize part of it as measured resources, and then mine planning and engineering studies are conducted to characterize the measured volume as proven reserves (see Fig. 1).The value of the proven reserves depends, amongst other factors, …

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Improving awareness of mercury pollution in small-scale gold mining

Institutionally and legislatively, significant progress has made by the Ghanaian Government to formalize small-scale gold mining since the establishment of the Small-Scale Mining Project 3 in the early-1990s (Tsikata, 1997).. Finally, in-depth analysis of the Ghana experience promises to provide valuable guidance to policymakers …

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