Rethinking the concept of small-scale mining for …
A recent query of Scopus using the search term (keyword, title or abstract) "small-scale mining" ... Artisanal mining (ASM) is extraction from ore or mineral deposits by formal or …
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Relationship between small-scale gold mining activities and …
Ghana, Africa's leading gold producer, has recently been in the spotlight for concerns of unlicensed mining activities polluting surface water sources (Akotey, …
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Pursuing an artisanal mining career: downward success; Hentschel, T., Hruschka, F., Priester, M., 2002. ... an increasing number of graduates in Ghana has joined the artisanal …
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Formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining: Whither the workforce
This article develops a critique of ongoing formalization efforts in the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector. By departing from erroneous assumptions about a …
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A Geoeconomic Planning and Evaluation Model for Artisanal …
A Geoeconomic Planning and Evaluation Model for Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana* 1 1 R. Gyebuni, 2K. ... Gold Mining in Ghana", Ghana Mining Journal, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 15 …
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A Geoeconomic Planning and Evaluation Model for …
Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana", Ghana Mining Journal, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 15-28. Abstract Following calls for comprehensive National Action Plans (NAPs) that outline training …
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The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: …
The findings reveal that mining has been a significant driver of economic growth in Ghana, contributing to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) through foreign exchange earnings, investment ...
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Historical and Modern Artisanal Small-Scale Mining in Akyem Abuakwa, Ghana
This research, which suggests that modern artisanal mining is infringing on the fundamental human rights of the people of Abuakwa and has undermined traditional authority …
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Evaluation of Placer Deposit Within Ghana a Case Study of the Kwabeng Placer Gold Deposits North Western Flank of Atewa Range, Eastern Region, Ghana May 2020 International Journal of Engineering ...
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Integrated Assessment of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold …
This paper is one of three synthesis documents produced via an integrated assessment (IA) that aims to increase understanding of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. …
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Tantalum supply from artisanal and small-scale mining: A …
For example, major commodity price peaks were the drivers of artisanal mining rushes in the DRC, as illustrated by the expansion of artisanal coltan mining during the …
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The impact of artisanal mining on livelihoods in developing countries is a contentious issue. As a contribution to this subject, the study assessed the implications of …
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The environmental impact of small-scale gold mining in Ghana
Illegal mining, also known as artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), has become a significant issue in many countries, including Ghana (Hilson, 2002). It refers to mining activities …
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Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization challenges in …
This paper grapples with the question of why despite decades of formal policy initiatives aimed at formalizing Ghana's artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector, the vast …
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Addressing Gender Inequalities in the Mining Sector
We note that most of the mining sector challenges are in some way attributed to the lack of adequate modern energy. Moreover, there are now various initiatives to ensure utilization of …
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The large footprint of small-scale artisanal gold mining in Ghana
Precious metals like gold have been a part of local economies for thousands of years and globally remain a highly valued commodity. In Ghana, gold mining is conducted by …
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Systematic documentation of artisanal mining is often constrained by its short-term, diffuse, and unpredictable nature. Geospatial data derived from satellite imagery can provide accurate ...
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(PDF) Evaluation of Placer Deposit Within Ghana a Case …
Evaluation of Placer Deposit Within Ghana a Case Study of the Kwabeng Placer Gold Deposits North Western Flank of Atewa Range, Eastern Region, Ghana May 2020 …
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(PDF) Large scale mining in Ghana: A review of …
Following the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) in 1983, Ghana's mining sector has experienced significant growth, making Ghana one of the 10-leading producers of gold ...
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Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization challenges in Ghana
Show abstract. Securing a mining licence or permit is seen as the gateway for conducting artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations. Yet, the policy and the …
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Rethinking small-scale gold mining in Ghana: A holy grail …
Under the law, a person cannot embark on any form of "reconnaissance, prospecting, and exploration" for minerals without a mining license (Osei ... negatively affect …
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A study conducted by Mensah et al. (2015) on the environmental impact of mining in Ghana Prestea, found out that most of the major rivers in the mining communities, which …
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Explaining illegal entrepreneurship in the small-scale artisanal mining …
Ghana's small-scale artisanal mining sector boasts a rich history that stretches back to pre-colonial times when indigenous communities were involved in small-scale mining. …
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Who Benefits from Informal Artisanal and Small-Scale …
Abstract. Informal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has significantly expanded in Ghana and other African countries, often causing environmental degradation and …
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Provide a general evaluation of the number of miners . ... years of diamond mining and exploration in Ghana (then . ... Artisanal diamond miners washing gravels in the Supong …
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Rethinking Artisanal and Small Scale Mining in …
The socioeconomic and environmental impacts of informal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Ghana are assessed in this paper. The paper includes a case study of an informal ASM-affected ...
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Local Effects of Artisanal Mining: Empirical Evidence from …
I estimate local economic effects of small-scale mining on nearby households in Ghana by making use of novel data on the geolocation of these mining op-erations. This data is …
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GOVERNING ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING IN …
GOVERNING ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING IN AFRICA: THE GHANAIAN EXPERIENCE. This paper explains longitudinal and spatial variation in Artisanal and Small …
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A Geoeconomic Planning and Evaluation Model for …
Keywords: Artisanal Small-Scale Mining, Reserve, Exploration, Mine Economic Evaluation, Cashflow 1 Introduction It is a fact that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) is second to …
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An IntegrAted Assessment of ArtIsAnAl And s gold …
An Integrated Assessment of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana (ASGM): Final Report 6 2. Introduction 2.1. Background ASGM activities are increasing worldwide due to the …
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