911· This shows the deleterious impact small-scale mining has on water resources. According to Owusu Aborah (2013), small-scale mining pre dominantly employs the use of …
It is important to clarify that, in spite of experiencing its share of environmental- and health-related problems that adversely impact human quality-of-life, small-scale mining plays a pivotal role in …
The environmental impacts of small-scale mining in Ghana are then detailed, along with the land-use disputes that have occurred in the industry. The report concludes by providing contact …
2019528· 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 …
1127· 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 …
21· This highlights the importance of using a comprehensive approach that considers all aspects of sustainable development in studying small-scale mining. Given the significance …
20141125· Key words: small-scale mining, mining communit ies, mining industry, mining. Introduction The Ghanaian mi ning industry can be traced back to t he pre-colonial era with …
115· Miners suffer from the expected collection of occupational health risks, due to, for example, accidents, chemical exposures, dust …
20141125· Key words: small-scale mining, mining communit ies, mining industry, mining. Introduction The Ghanaian mi ning industry can be traced back to t he pre-colonial era with some studies
324· The 2020 State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector report is a collaboration between the World Bank’s Extractives Global Programmatic Support Multi-Donor …
201611· Within the past few decades, Ghana's mining sector specifically the small scale mining subsector has been marred by controversies mainly due to its threat to sustainable development.
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Environmental problems of artisanal small-scale mining. In all three study areas respondents were aware of the negative impact of gold panning. Whilst it is a lucrative venture, respondents …
20241030· The Hidden Economic Impact of Small-Scale Mining. Small-scale mining (SSM) plays a crucial yet often overlooked role in the global economy, particularly in …
202441· In the heartland of Ghana's cocoa (Theobroma cacao) production, there is a profound and intricate interplay between agriculture, particularly cocoa farming, and Illegal …
202491· In 2019, the ban was lifted for registered small-scale mining companies to validate their licenses and continue with their activities, but the local miners, who fall under the …
510· 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 …
analysis the impact of illegal small scaled mining on the country's economy and its overall development scale. The study focuses on the effects of illegal small scale mining, including …
201411· Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on cocoa production in atiwa district of Ghana This study was conducted in Atiwa district of Ghana to assess farmer’s …
201611· Within the past few decades, Ghana's mining sector specifically the small scale mining subsector has been marred by controversies mainly due to its threat to sustainable …
Limiting our research to the following key words—‘artisanal and small scale mining and livelihoods’, agriculture and small scale mining and livelihoods’, and ‘artisanal and small scale …
20021217· The study has shown that the “scale” of mining operations is barely regarded by local residents as a determining factor in shaping their attitudes toward the impacts of small …
201411· Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on cocoa production in atiwa district of Ghana This study was conducted in Atiwa district of Ghana to assess farmer’s awareness of small scale
2025328· 5.2 Geo-environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Ethiopia. ASM in Ethiopia, while providing economic opportunities, has detrimental geo …
201921· Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) – small sized, largely unrecognized, rudimentary, and an informal form of mining – occurs in more than 70 countries around the …
111· 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 implications of …
91· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a crucial source of income for millions of people in developing countries [4], including Sub-Saharan Africa, where it directly …
2025426· Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is viewed as a means to elevate rural livelihoods, commonly acting as the primary income source for communities. Yet, the …
61· Artisanal and small-scale mining of minerals and metals (mostly informal and labor-intensive, low capital, low-tech, and a risky form of mining) (ASM) has become a vital …
20171010· Small-scale gold mining in Portovelo–Zaruma, Southern Equador, performed by mercury amalgamation and cyanidation, yields 9–10 t of gold/annum, resulting in annual …