Mining is a major economic activity in many developing countries [1] [2] Operations whether small or large scale are inherently disruptive to the environment [3] producing enormous quantities of waste that can have deleterious impacts for decades [2] The environmental deterioration caused by mining occurs mainly as a result of inappropriate and
The majority of the students surveyed knew that illegal mining had a negative impact on their academic performance and they knew that it led to things like pupils missing class being too tired
Small scale mining and its socio economic impact in developing countries Gavin Hilson Abstract This article examines both the positive and negative socio economic impacts of small scale mining in developing countries and outlines some key measures for improving sustainability in the sector It is important to clarify that in spite of
Maintaining human wellbeing and the benefits of ES to people requires a comprehensive assessment of threats posed by mining activities Current literature emphasises a strong focus on the environmental and social impacts of mining often due to land degradation Simmons et al 2008; Townsend et al 2009 biodiversity loss Butt et al 2013; Harfoot et
While mining can contribute to economic growth illegal operations typically bypass environmental regulations leading to devastating impacts on biodiversity water quality and soil integrity The phenomenon of Galamsey has escalated over the years fueled by a combination of economic desperation unemployment and the allure of quick profits
intends to assess the negativesocio economic impacts of the closure of the mine on the traditional rural local community and to examine the positive socio economic impacts It also discusses the coping strate gies that have been devised by the local community to cope with the impact of mine closure The section that
The growth of mining activities in Africa in the last decade has coincided with increased attention on the fate of the continent s forests specifically in the contexts of livelihoods and
This systematic review examines the impacts of illegal mining on formal employment and job creation Through a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature the study explores the displacement of
countries with substantial socio economic development needs In eight of the top 30 gold producing countries the production and procurement activities of gold mining companies generate
Environmental degradation resulting from mining activities is mostly attributed to illegal small scale mining As small scale illegal gold mining in Ghana customarily involved the use of basic
The environmental and socio economic impacts of mining on local livelihoods in Tanzania a case study of Geita District J Clean Prod diamond mining and rural development in post conflict Sierra Leone J Rural Stud 2007 Impact of illegal small scale mining Galamsey on cocoa production in Atiwa district of Ghana
Table 7 Correlations "The Impact and Effect of Illegal Mining galamsey towards the Socio economic Development of Mining Communities A Case Study of Kenyasi in the Brong Ahafo RegionAdjei Samuel1" Skip to search form Skip to main content Skip to account menu Semantic Scholar s Logo
Many believe that the industry has contributed greatly towards the socio economic development of the country in terms of employment and social infrastructure 228 235 Owusu & Dwomoh G 2012 The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth Evidence From Kwaebibirem District In Ghana Research on Humanities and Social Sciences
Involving a community in the mining industry will ensure a mine to secure a social licence to operate It is a social contract towards sustainability and socio economic development of the community Mining companies continue to contribute towards the corporate social investment which is mostly directed to the communities
However the industry's susceptibility to the frequent rise and fall in the price of gold coupled with the various negative impacts it generates in mining communities have made it reliability for economic growth and development questionable These impacts have often been grouped under environmental social and economic impacts
The ongoing illegal mining crisis known as Galamsey has become one of Ghana s most significant environmental and socio economic challenges As efforts to combat its effects intensify the need to understand the problem s scope and relevant policies has become crucial for developing sustainable solutions
Involving a community in the mining industry will ensure a mine to secure a social licence to operate It is a social contract towards sustainability and socio economic development of the community Mining companies continue to contribute towards the corporate social investment which is mostly directed to the communities
and economic development Davis and Tilton 2005 Mining profoundly impacts local communities in the form of jobs mi grant workers land water air and noise loss of wildlife habi tat increased tax revenue etc The argument is that the im pact of mining on the livelihoods of the local communities is largely neglected
It is well known that illegal small scale mining activities have dramatically polluted rivers fouled the environment and destroyed many farmlands within Ghana The purpose of this review was to examine the effect of environmental and socio economic issues of the ban on illegal mining activities on communities in the Amansie West District of
This paper provides some insights into the inextricable linkage between sustainable development and illegal gold mining popularly referred to as " galamsey " and examines the effectiveness of political response and processes at the local and national level Kitula 2006 The environmental and socio economic impacts of mining on
