The principal objective of this paper was to provide new information on the problems existing in the achievement of mining policies that will help to mitigate the environmental impacts of gold ...
Several researchers have documented the environmental and socio-economic impacts of gold mining in other countries [5–8]. However, due to research specialization and discipline-specific worldviews, seldom does research …
Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining on Human Health and the Environment in the Batouri Gold District, East Cameroon March 2018 Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 7(1):25-44
This study builds on the other research detailed here, with a wide range of additional industry sources, and provides a broad and detailed set of indicators demonstrating how formal …
On the part ofAryee et al. (2003), the dependence on mercury for processing gold by small scale miners is the main cause of heavy metal pollution on the surface water sources in the country.
Gold mining companies are a major source of income and economic growth, with an important role in supporting sustainable socio-economic development. During 2013, gold mining …
Inhaling large amounts of siliceous dust, careless handling of mercury during gold panning and Au/Hg amalgam processing, existence of water logged pits and trenches; and large number of …
Gold mining is a tremendously important economic activity in rural districts of Ethiopia. We assessed the impacts of artisanal gold mining on soil and woody vegetation in northern Ethiopia.
This article will explore the environmental and social impacts of gold mining, focusing on the threats posed to water resources, solid waste production, the destruction of natural habitats, and the social consequences of mining activities. ... His writings and advice are born out of personal experience and extensive research, and should be ...
PDF | We review the literature on gold as an investment. We summarize a wide variety of literature, including the papers in this special issue of... | Find, read and cite all the research you need ...
This study analysed 115 Gold Mining Impact (GMIs) research articles published in Web of Science (WOS) with the highest total lifetime citations and citations per year by …
However, the large impact heterogeneity suggests that the assessment and management of mining-related impacts on communities should have an increased equity-focus, in order to "leave no one ...
The gold mining sites in the Southwest region of the country is predominantly by Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM). Though the benefits are known, its induced consequences are enormous.
PDF | Based on a literature review, this article presents environmental impacts of the mining (also know as the extractive) industry. The article... | Find, read and cite all the research you need ...
PDF | On Oct 29, 2019, Anura Widana published Environmental Impacts of the Mining Industry : A literature review | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
An independent report produced for the World Gold Council by development economics agency Maxwell Stamp. This study builds on the other research detailed here, with a wide range of additional industry sources, and provides a broad and detailed set of indicators demonstrating how formal gold mining contributes to socio-economic growth and development …
On the part ofAryee et al. (2003), the dependence on mercury for processing gold by small scale miners is the main cause of heavy metal pollution on the surface water sources in the country.
Mining activities have led to the depletion of over 577.15 km² of forest area in the West African Sahel zone. These have destroyed the habitats of mammals, including elephants and giraffes, as ...
Research at this scale has focused on the direct impacts of chemical and physical (i.e. dusts and aerosols) mining waste discharge; chemical emissions include mercury or cyanide used to extract gold and acids are released from oxidized …
I am carrying out a research on the impact of mining on the environmental rights of the Mapanzure area. I would like you to assist me by answering the following question; your response will be strictly used for academic purposes. A. Demographic information 1. Male 2. Age (i) 18 years and below (ii). 18 -30 years (iii) 30-60 years 3.
The gold mining company conducts needs assessments of the community by involving a variety of community members: 14 (100)% 2: The company do not conducted study on environmental and social impacts: 4 (28.5%) 10 (71.5%) 3: It increase the chance of land slide: 4 (28.5%) 10 (71.5%) 4: The gold mining produce some dangerous substance to ...
Over the past 20 years, there has been growing research into the potential environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in this region. Both in the short and long term, this type of mining can generate numerous health, environmental and socioeconomic impacts that can be measured using diverse methods.
Ruby Mining, the Kenmare Moma Mining with its two mining sites and two mining sites of the Moatize Coal Mines. All are open-pit mines, located in the northern part of the country.
In Cameroon, previous research have demonstrated that artisanal and semi-mechanized mining activities had an impacts on water resources (Rakotondrabe et al., 2017a, b; Mambou et al., 2020a, b).These impacts were manifested by physical pollution and the presence of metals such as Pb, Cr, As, Cd and Hg and ligand (CN) in surrounding waterways.
We provide insights into the international gold markets, helping people to understand the wealth preservation qualities of gold and its role in meeting the social and environmental needs of …
The impacts of illegal gold mining within CSA varied from medium to very high (table 1). Some impacts were direct and others were indirect and their severity on CSA biodiversity varied. The direct impacts of illegal gold mining were on vegetation, ground and soil and most of them had high severity.
PDF | Thesis investigated the impacts of mining on host communities using Connemara Mine as the case study | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
CAPAM gold price scale PROPOSED PRICE SCALE FOR CANALISING GOLD IN CAPAM'S MINING BRIGADES (November 2013) DOLLARS 500 COURS 1,350 COURS EN XAF 675,000 31.1034 OR 24 CARATS ONCE D'OR 21,701 1 Estimated gold carat for the mining brigade Mining district Betaré-Oya Ndélélé Kentzou Yokadouma Bipindi/ lolodorf 2 3 4 International …
The study of gold mining's impact on sod biogeochemistry is crucial for understanding the interplay between human activities, environmental health, and ecosystem …
Inhaling large amounts of siliceous dust, careless handling of mercury during gold panning and Au/Hg amalgam processing, existence of water logged pits and trenches; and large number of miners sharing poor quality air in the mines are the major causes of health hazards among …
This chapter examines the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of gold mining activities in the Osun River Basin, Southwestern Nigeria. Gold, highly sought for its physical and chemical ...
very little overlap between the two fields of research on gold mining, and there is a paucity of research on the cumulative and integrated impacts of artisanal gold mining on host communities. This study employs integrated assessment framework of …
This review examines the impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy from 1992 to 2020. The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment ...
This study used published studies on GMIs retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) database on January 5, 2019. In order to assess the research studies that have been on GMIs, "Gold Mining Impacts" was used as the search term for the studies published between January 1990 and December 2018 (Table S1), using a title-specific search for quick visibility …
This review focuses on environmental impacts of increasing heavy metal pollution caused by gold mining activities on human health and the environment and how bacteria interact with these …
Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on the ...
Background Mining can directly and indirectly affect social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative ways, and may result in societal benefits, but may also cause conflicts, not least in relation to land use. Mining always affects the environment, whilst remediation and mitigation efforts may effectively ameliorate some negative environmental …
The effects of traditional gold mining are undoubtedly not limited to the mine site but also have a greater impact on areas outside of the mining area, such as villages, rice fields, and oil palm ...
Inhaling large amounts of siliceous dust, careless handling of mercury during gold panning and Au/Hg amalgam processing, existence of water logged pits and trenches; and large number of miners...