The Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Local …

Gold mining in Ghana has gained unprecedented worldwide recognition. The mining sector has played a key role in the socio- economic development of the country. Despite these gains, gold mining has over the years contributed to adverse problems that have affected livelihoods of rural

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Mining activities produce environmental, economic, and social impacts that may affect the quality of people's lives in surrounding communities. Community participation in …

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Mining impact on communities' livelihoods: A case study …

Abstract: Mining has been blamed globally for harmful and impoverishing effects. Most countries are rich sources of gemstone, yet there is very little development, since miners, and those …

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EXAMINING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF …

EXAMINING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MINING ON THE LIVELIHOODS OF AMAJUBA DISTRICT MINING COMMUNITIES . BY . SIHLANGU NGOBESE. A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of. ... 2.5 Mining and the livelihoods of local communities: ...

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THE IMPACT OF LARGE-SCALE MINING ON THE …

iv ABSTRACT This study assessed the contribution of Geita Gold Mine (GGM) to the livelihoods of local communities in Geita District. Specifically, it assessed the effectiveness of

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Mining impact on communities' livelihoods: A case study …

Mining has been blamed globally for harmful and impoverishing effects. Most countries are rich sources of gemstone, yet there is very little development, since miners, and those around mining sites, still live in abject poverty. This study sought answers on: "how mining activities have affected communities' livelihoods?". Data was gathered from, Mwatate Sub …

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Impact Of Illegal Mining (Galamsey) On Local Ecosystems …

Moreover, the impacts of Galamsey extend beyond environmental degradation; they also threaten the livelihoods of local communities that depend on agriculture and clean water. Reports from Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency indicate that illegal mining has destroyed over 19,000 hectares of cocoa farmland, vital for Ghana's economy.

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Effects of Bauxite Mining on Community Livelihood and …

This study assessed effects of bauxite mining on community livelihood . × ... biodiversity and deforestation, which has diverse undesirable effects on the livelihood of the local population. Bauxite mining exploration negligence in the control of contamination, consequently, affect other economic activities including agricultural and fishing ...

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The effects of sand mining on rural communities

Therefore, the importance of mining governance and collaboration between actors both local communities, nagari officials, local governments and private parties involved in sand, stone and gravel ...

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Environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining …

Environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local livelihood in Sierra Leone: The case ... activities have significantly influence the local livelihood of community members around the ...

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The impacts of artisanal and small-scale gold mining on …

ASGM managers are inclined to support local development if community leaders negotiate such demands, because ASGM productivity depends on the goodwill of local workers and their host communities. ... Impacts of mining on rural livelihoods in Northern Burkina Faso. World Dev., 119 (2019), pp. 23-39, 10.1016/j.worlddev.2019.03.003. View PDF View ...

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Understanding the impacts of mining on local …

As part of ESI's Program on Mining and the Circular Economy, Odell researches the impacts of extractive industries on local environments and communities, especially in Latin America. He discovered that hydrosocial …

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Elevating community well-being in mining areas: the …

The social ramifications of mining operations are both profound and complex, significantly impacting local communities. Mining operations, particularly in remote and less developed regions, have a significant impact on local communities. One of the most direct effects is the displacement of communities.

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Mining and its Long-term Impacts on Local Livelihoods

mining and its impact on the local host-community, is the final stage of a mine [s life-cycle: mine closure. This research set out to describe and analyse the long-term impacts of mining on the livelihoods of host-community members, including implications associated with expected mine closure. It makes use of a

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Environmental Impacts: Local Perspectives of Selected Mining …

Despite its contributions to the development of the country, the mining sector in Sierra Leone, has been attributed to a multitude of impacts on the environment. This article focuses on assessing the environmental impacts of mining in mining edge communities in Sierra Leone. A survey of 360 people from three mining edge communities (Sierra Rutile Limited …

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The impact of mineral resource extraction on communities: …

We examine the impact of mining activities on communities regarding health loss, livelihood loss, and changes in community inequality among residents. The results showed that …

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Perceptions of local communities regarding the impacts of mining …

The impact of mining on local communities was established by using the following techniques, namely, survey questionnaires, statistical data analysis, reviews, and interpretations. ... The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local livelihoods in Tanzania: a case study of Geita District. J. Clean. Prod., 14 (2006) (2005), pp ...

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Mining Impact on Livelihoods of Farmers of Asutifi North

Local communities in Ghana are heavily reliant on agriculture for their livelihoods. However, they are increasingly shifting from engaging in agriculture to mining.

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The impact of mining projects on livelihoods in …

Therefore, conducting a comprehensive analysis of the impacts of mining on livelihoods is crucial for improving the relationship between mining projects and local communities. The study evaluates the impacts of mining projects on livelihoods using the sustainable livelihood framework (SLF) assets such as human, natural, physical ...

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Impacts of mining projects in Papua New Guinea on livelihoods …

In Papua New Guinea (PNG), mining has been surrounded by controversy related to its environmental and social impacts for several decades. In this context, the research reported herein is an investigation of the way in which mining has impacted on poverty in two large mining regions at Ok Tedi and Porgera. We surveyed 609 s, of which 309 were in …

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Socio Economic Impact Study of Mining and Mining …

and Livelihood of Local Communities 3. Objective and Methodology 49-53 4. Socio-economic Survey of the Mining Area 54-130 ... impact of mining closure on livelihood, preference of land use of mined out areas and species preferred for restoration by the local people along with information on other related environmental and ...

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SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF MINING ON LOCAL …

The objectives were to establish how mining activities impact (socially and economically) on people's livelihoods, examine the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies used by the …

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Shared responsibility, shared benefits: Why …

Mining has arguably made some of the most impactful contributions to Philippine society, improving the quality of life of their communities through better access to livelihood, infrastructure ...

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(PDF) The Ban on Illegal Mining in Ghana: Environmental …

This study examines the impacts of artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) on livelihood assets using a representative data from individuals in major mining communities as well as non-mining ...

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Modeling the assessment of socio-economical and environmental impacts

The present article tries to study the socio-economical and environmental impacts of sand mining and work sites located on Tatao River in the North-western part of Iran. It further attempts to assess the impacts of sand mining on local communities of the river bank.

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The Socioeconomic Effects of Large Scale Gold Mining on Local Community …

This research describes the socioeconomic effects of a large scale gold mining on the local community in the Lega Dambi gold mining, Ethiopia. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative methods. ... The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local livelihoods in Tanzania: A case study of Geita District. Journal of ...

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The Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Local Communities : …

Through a case study of Newmont Ghana's Ahafo South mining project this research paper tries to explore the impact of mining (both large scale and artisanal) on the …

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Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem …

Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem services: local communities' attitudes and willingness to participate in restoration ... Gold mining is another predominant livelihood activity in the district (GSS, 2017). 2.2. Sampling procedures and data collection The three communities, Nkatieso, Ntakam and Asawinso

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Impact Of Illegal Mining (galamsey) On Local Ecosystems …

Moreover, the impacts of Galamsey extend beyond environmental degradation; they also threaten the livelihoods of local communities that depend on agriculture and clean water. Reports the Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency indicate that illegal mining has destroyed over 19,000 hectares of cocoa farmland, vital for Ghana's economy.

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