Child labor in artisanal and small-scale mining: Implications for

This paper investigates the complexities of health-related consequences associated with child labor in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). Based on qualitative data from …

"Resource curse," poverty and Appalachia; lessons in research, …

2013 study from Ohio State University published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics on the effects of coal mining and poverty in the Appalachia region. by …

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 …

Effects of the government's ban in Ghana on women in artisanal …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining has a long-standing history in Ghana. The sector, which began around the late 1400's, instantly became a mainstay economy for …

(PDF) The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining …

Since mineral‐rich local communities, at least, in part, depend on galamsey, the state and its regulatory agencies could collaboratively work with local agencies and …

Mining Activities–Risks and Challenges to Environment and

The springing up of new settlements around mining areas and discharging hazardous wastes from mines without proper disposal systems have placed both human …

The impact of mineral resource extraction on communities: How …

Faced with the effects of mining on old sources of livelihood, vulnerable groups either endure lower incomes or move further away to find new sources of livelihood. Mining …

(PDF) Analyzing the Income Effects of Mining with …

The study has analyzed the income effects of mining in Caraga Region with the use of survey data and IV approach, so that inferences for poverty reduction would be drawn for the region.

Coal mining, economic development, and the natural resources …

The DISTANCE vector contains distance to the nearest metropolitan statistical area (MSA), the weighted average poverty rate of adjacent counties, and incremental distances to …

A Review of the Scope of Artisanal and Small‐Scale Mining …

Some of the poorest people in the world's poorest countries eke out a living in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). Equipped with primitive tools like picks, shovels, …

Socio-economic and environmental implications of Artisanal and …

Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) continues to grow in many resource-rich rural communities. Recent estimates underscore this growth: 40.5 million people were directly …

A systematic review of artisanal and small-scale mining: Impacts …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities have contributed, in most cases, to the rural development of some African countries. Practically, these activities have influenced …

Extractive industries and poverty: A review of recent findings and

Based on sub-national census data of poverty and inequality in Peru, Loayza et al. (2013: 1) suggest that "the inequalizing effects of mining activity, both across and within …

Natural resource curse: Challenges faced by mining communities

Since most of these mining companies are located in rural areas, investment in social infrastructure is needed to help to close the disparity between urban and rural areas. …

Effects of Mining on Society, Livelihoods and Environment, in …

around mining sites, still live in poverty. This premise formed the purpose of this study and led the researcher to assess the impacts of mining on people living around mining areas on

The Local Socioeconomic Effects of Gold Mining

Mining related foreign direct investment (FDI) also rose from US$165m to US$762m between 1995 and 2009. Mining was the dominating sector with between 48% and 94% of mining FDI …

Mining impact on communities' livelihoods: A case …

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 …

Effects of poverty, hunger and homelessness on children and youth

More specifically, 35.5% of Black people living in poverty in the U.S. are below the age of 18. In addition, 40.7% of Hispanic people living below the poverty line in the U.S. are younger than …

Evaluating the environmental and economic impact of mining for …

One of the areas that cannot be left out regarding the impact of mining on the environment is its effects on soil quality. Most mining sites are incapable of supporting crop …

(PDF) Addressing the Socio-Economic and Community Issues in Mining

The effect of mining on the environment: A study of gypsum mining in southern Fune local government area, Yobe state . Unpublished M. Sc Dissertation, Geography …

The effects of mining on local poverty in developing countries

Download Citation | On Aug 1, 2024, Massa Coulibaly and others published The effects of mining on local poverty in developing countries: Evidence from Mali | Find, read and cite all the …

The Local Socioeconomic Effects of Gold Mining

Aragón and Rud (2013) provided the seminal work exploring the economic effects of one very large mine in Peru. They find that the expansion of the mine had poverty-reducing effects, but …

Extractive industries and poverty: A review of recent findings and

We review 52 empirical studies of possible linkages between extractive industries and poverty. We find studies of industrial mining more frequently associated with poverty …

The Effects of Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining on Mental …

The Effects of Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining on Mental Health, Well-Being, and Community Health in Central Appalachia ... for poverty in a region mired in systemic oppression (Fraley, …

Illegal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana: A Threat to Food …

attainment of the global goals of poverty reduction (SDG 1) and food security (SGD 2) in a more sustainable manner. ... in areas close to rivers and water bodies, residential and other public …

The effects of mining on local poverty in developing countri

expenditure increased, and poverty decreased during years of high gold prices for formal and artisanal mining areas, with artisanal mining having a stronger beneficial effect. The …

CHAPTER 9 LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND MINES

remoteness,the areas to be explored are frequently ones where the title to land is disputed or unacknowledged and where local government lacks the capacity to provide essential services …

Human insecurities in gold mining: A systematic review

Adverse mining effects, notably the uncontrolled spread and consequences of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), are growing concerns in sub-Saharan Africa. ... The …

The effects of mining on local poverty in developing countries

expenditure increased, and poverty decreased during years of high gold prices for formal and artisanal mining areas, with artisanal mining having a stronger beneficial …

ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA…

While acknowledging the incommensurable role of the mining sector in poverty reduction through employment generation, the adverse impact on the environmental, …

Perceptions of local communities regarding the impacts of mining …

Yet, the level of poverty and inequality experienced in the surrounding mining areas is being lamented about. As such, a wish for improved quality of life based on employment …

Are Alternative Livelihood Projects Alleviating Poverty in Mining

Limited employment opportunities in rural areas (82%), economic hardships/poverty situations of people (59%), and "quick" income earnings from ASM (90%) were the major factors that …

Socioeconomic Impact of Mining on Local …

The conversion of growth into poverty reduction is . ... smaller-scale operations sites found that mining areas have higher concentration of arsenic . ... the effects of mining are not likely to ...

The socio-economic impacts of artisanal mining on ordinary …

In Africa, artisanal mining and illegal panning continue to attract more people due to the ever-rising levels of poverty and unemployment (Kelly 2014; LSE 2021).The COVID-19 …

The effects of mining presence on inequality, labor income, and …

The results in Table 12 show that, with the mining presence, schooling has positive effects on inequality and labor income but adverse effects on poverty. Work …

Impacts of Mining

Full article: Proximity to coal mines and mortality rates in the

For example, in Ahern et al. (Citation 2011), birth defects are examined in mountaintop coal-mining areas and compared with other coal-mining areas and non-coal …

Socially Responsible Mining: the Relationship between Mining …

Overcoming issues related to physical (and situational) scarcity is important because of the relationship of mining to poverty. Globally, approximately one billion people have moved out of …

Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Impact on Soil and

The gold mining industry in Ghana has made a substantial contribution to the country's economic growth by generating diverse employment opportunities, both directly and …

Mining and Poverty Reduction

Mining can contribute to poverty reduction in a variety of ways, mostly directly, through generating income and through creating opportunities for growth for lateral or downstream businesses.