The Environmental Effects of Effluent Disposal at Gold Mines …
Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa (Volume 12, No.3, 2010) ISSN: 1520-5509 Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF EFFLUENT DISPOSAL AT GOLD MINES IN ZIMBABWE: A CASE STUDY OF TIGER REEF MINE IN KWEKWE Steven Jerie and Edmore Sibanda ABSTRACT This study examines the …
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Unlocking Zimbabwe's Potential in the Critical Minerals Race
Speaking at a recent Strategic Dialogue on Mineral Governance, organized by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) and ActionAid Zimbabwe, ZELA's Obert Bore delivered a compelling presentation on the crucial role Zimbabwe can play in this global shift. He began by addressing the pressing realities of the climate crisis.
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Factors affecting gold production in Zimbabwe (1980–2018)
Mining generates over 60 percent of Zimbabwe's export earnings, 13 percent of national revenue, and over 35,000 in formal employment. Gold contributes 30 percent of the formal mining industry employment figures (Chamber of mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ), 2018).The sector houses over 500,000 artisanal and small-scale miners, which are the lifeblood of various …
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(PDF) Artisanal and small-scale gold mining: A cross …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining: A cross-sectional assessment of occupational mercury exposure and exposure risk factors in Kadoma and Shurugwi, Zimbabwe March 2020 Environmental Research ...
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ZIMBABWE'S RUGGED ARTISANAL & SMALL-SCALE …
ASM are still unclear although the business is high risk and dangerous with virtually no adherence to health and safety regulations expected in mining. The Mines and Minerals Act (MMA)6 (drafted in 1961 and enacted in 1965) and the Gold Trade Act (1940) mainly govern the gold sector of Zimbabwe. Small-scale mining, which refers
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Artisanal Gold Mining and Farming: Livelihood Linkages and Labour
2. Background on the artisanal mining/farming nexus, research context, and methods. The upsurge of ASGM across sub-Saharan Africa involving a wide variety of 'labour intensive activities without mechanisation' (Weng et al., Citation 2015) has led to wide-ranging debates about the ways in which poverty-driven gold mining fits – or remains invisible – within …
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Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs 14-19 million people globally. There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. This …
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Mining Zimbabwe Magazine
THE PROVIDER OF VALUABLE INTELLIGENCE TO THE ZIMBABWE MINING COMMUNITY ISSUE Mining53 2022 ZIMBABWE 21 Birmingham Rd, Southerton, ... the US$8 Billion gold mining industry in 2022 08 10 Relevance of the ASM in national growth ... manage risks. "The corporate governance regime is an evolving one. The trust and reputation our
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The environmental effects of effluent disposal at gold mines …
This study examines the environmental effects of effluent disposal at gold mines in Zimbabwe with particular reference to Tiger Reef Gold Mine in the Kwekwe district. The methods of data collection included questionnaire surveys and interviews directed at key informants to solicit information on the environmental impacts of the environment and human health. Field tests …
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Health and Safety Risk Mitigation among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is often associated with no or compromised attention to health and safety. Although headlines of fatal accidents in Zimbabwe characterise ASGM, little attention is paid to prevention strategies. This study, therefore, explores health and safety risk mitigation in ASGM in Zimbabwe to inform prevention strategies. A …
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RISK ASSESSMENT OF MINING AWARDS IN ZIMBABWE
The Zimbabwe Mining Award Corruption Risk Assessment was made possible due to the support of our funders and ... mining license used for mining precious metals such as gold and platinum group metals. Zimbabwe's mining sector is plagued by corruption, despite the passing of some 'best practice' legislation and policies ...
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Health and Safety Risk Mitigation among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold
Causal risk factors associated with equipment used by artisanal and small-scale gold miners in Kadoma and Shurugwi in Zimbabwe in 2020: (a) hazardous noise exposure at a site with six stamp mills operating simultaneously with no technical measures to reduce noise and with no hearing protection; (b) mining site with improved equipment for ...
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Hazards and Control Measures among Artisanal and Small …
There is little knowledge about health and safety among artisanal and small-scale gold miners in Zimbabwe. This study explores the interaction between hazards, control measures, and health …
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Artisanal Mining ecological Effects in Zimbabwe and …
The history of small-scale mining in Zimbabwe dates back to the period well before colonization in the late 1890s. As late as 1908, over 70% of the country`s mines were still classified as small workings (G. Mukwada; 2000). As in other countries, gold mining was the basis for the wealth and power of many empires
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Gold Output to Dip in Q1 2025 Due to La Niña Effects – …
Zimbabwe's gold output is expected to dip in the first quarter of 2025 due to the effects of La Niña, which will bring a prolonged wet season, in contrast to the drier conditions of the prior comparable period. This is according to a new Economic Outlook and Strategy report by Morgan & Co. By Ryan Chigoche. Currently, Southern Africa is transitioning from an El Niño to …
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An assessment of the impact of mining on the …
Over the past fifteen years, Zimbabwe has been successful in attracting investors in the mining industry. As of 2012 Zimbabwe had 4000 chromite mining companies, most of them in Zvishavane and 46% of them owned by …
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Investigating socio-economic and environmental impacts of mining …
GOLD MINING IN MIDLANDS PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE . Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements . ... To find out the environmental effects of gold mining on the surrounding comm unities. ii.
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Reducing disease and death from Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) takes place under extreme conditions with a lack of occupational health and safety. As the demand for metals is increasing due in part to their extensive use in 'green technologies' for climate change mitigation, the negative environmental and occupational consequences of mining practices are disproportionately felt in …
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Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and …
small-scale gold mining (ASGM) [1]. In Zimbabwe, ASGM is one of the informal sectors ... mitigate mining risks [18,19,22,25] as illustrated in A and B of Figure 1: modified after
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Zim's gold curse: Fighting environmental devastation
ILLEGAL gold mining in Zimbabwe is driving an environmental catastrophe, with effects that ripple across ecosystems, water sources, and human livelihoods.
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Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and …
There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. This study inves-tigates the prevalence of accidents and injuries, as well as the associated risks and …
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An assessment of the impact of illegal artisanal gold mining …
In Zimbabwe, artisanal mining is mostly driven by poverty and high unemployment challenges (Matsa 2011, Gandiwa and Gandiwa 2012). Illegal mining of gold is most …
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Gold mining in Zimbabwe
Bilboes Holdings (Private) Limited owns and operates gold mines in Zimbabwe. It engages in mining, exploring, and producing gold. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. ... thereby …
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Zimbabwe's toxic gold rush: how would-be …
Penhalonga has been overrun by thousands of illegal miners – men, women and young children – who have come to the region in search of gold. As in so many gold rushes from history, the prospectors...
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Health and Safety Risk Mitigation among Artisanal and Small …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is often associated with no or compromised attention to health and safety. Although headlines of fatal accidents in Zimbabwe characterise ASGM, little attention is paid to prevention strategies.
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Zim's gold curse: Fighting environmental devastation
ILLEGAL gold mining in Zimbabwe is driving an environmental catastrophe, with effects that ripple across ecosystems, water sources, and human livelihoods. From …
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Comprehensive Guide to Small-Scale Mining in Zimbabwe: …
Small-scale mining in Zimbabwe presents significant opportunities, but success requires a thorough understanding of the legal landscape, adherence to best practices, and keen market awareness. By following the guidelines outlined in this comprehensive guide, operators can navigate the complexities of the sector, ensuring sustainable and ...
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Zimbabwe's artisanal miners, popularly known as makorokoza, risk …
Sources. This article is a very abbreviated summary from the following publications which readers may well want to follow-up. They are Follow the Money: Zimbabwe.A Rapid Assessment of Gold Supply Chains and Financial Flows Linked to Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zimbabwe written by Marcena Hunter with help from Mukasiri Sibanda of the Zimbabwe Environmental …
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Mining what is not mine: Artisanal gold mining in Gwanda, Zimbabwe
Artisanal gold mining can be traced as far back as the precolonial era in Zimbabwe when people used to trade with the Portuguese and Arab traders. However, the introduction of Structural Adjustment Programs in the beginning of the 1990s saw a sharp increase in artisanal gold mining activity in Zimbabwe (Spiegel, 2009).
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Assessing the effects of gold mining on environment: A …
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 ...
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