Effects of Mining on Society, Livelihoods and …
effects of mining on society, livelihoods and environment, in taita taveta county, kenya irene wakio mwakesi b.ed, dip mass com, ma: international relations and diplomacy ... chapter five: mining impact on community livelihoods: a case study of taita taveta county, ...
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Socio-Economic Impacts of Mining on Local …
pact of mining on the livelihoods of the local communities is largely neglected. Often, all the benefits accrue to the mining industry and its work-force, depriving the rest of the popula-tion in the locality. This population bears only the costs, while the provision of benefit is lopsided. A livelihood is often conceptualized as "incomes in cash
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The socio-ecological impacts of mining on the well-being …
This includes ensuring that Indigenous communities are involved in decision-making processes related to mining activities, incorporating Indigenous knowledge and practices into mining operations, and ensuring that mining activities do not result in the loss of cultural heritage sites or displacement of Indigenous communities (Brady et al., 2021 ...
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Loss of land and livelihoods from mining operations: A case …
This study assesses the livelihood effects of open-cast mining on a rural communal land village that lost 8 000 ha of land and compares it to another village nearby that did not. ... This contributes to a loss of agricultural land which is a major source of livelihood for inhabitants of host rural mining communities (Hilson, 2002b; Hilson and ...
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Impact of Mining on India's Environment and Local Communities
Local communities that depend on agriculture, fishing, and other natural resources for their livelihood face a loss of income as mining activities degrade their environment. Soil erosion, water pollution, and the destruction of habitats reduce the availability of fertile land and clean water, making it difficult for farmers and fishermen to ...
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The impacts of artisanal and small-scale gold mining on …
Understanding the long-term dynamics of community livelihoods as small-scale mining emerges is important to inform the design of appropriate sustainable rural livelihood policies. Existing scholarship has predominantly examined livelihood snapshots rather than exploring how present livelihood outcomes have emerged over time, and for whom ...
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Livelihood implications of artisanal gold mining in farming communities …
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 artisanal gold mining ...
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Livelihood implications of artisanal gold mining in …
Livelihood implications of artisanal gold mining in farming communities: insight from the Wa East District, Ghana Issah Baddianaaha ... Abstract 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 artisanal gold mining activities
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THE IMPACT OF LARGE-SCALE MINING ON THE …
environmental effects that impact the livelihoods of the communities, including polluting water resources and displacing people from their fertile lands to allow mining operations. In this way, mining activities account for serious consequences for the local environment (Kitula, 2006).
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Development or destruction? Impacts of mining on the …
This study interrogates the impacts of mining at Connemara Gold Mine on the environment and rural livelihoods for surrounding communities the mine.
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The Impacts of Mining Activities on Local Community …
Ho: There is no significant impact of mining activities on local community livelihood H1: There is significant impact of mining activities on local community livelihood 1.4 Objectives of the Study The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of mining on the community livelihood at Rutongo mining site in Rulindo District of Northern ...
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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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The effects of sand mining on rural communities
The results showed that the output of the mining and quarrying sector had a good impact on social, economic variables, but had a negative impact on the environment in the mining area.
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THE IMPACT OF LARGE-SCALE MINING ON THE …
Gold Mine (GGM) to the livelihoods of local communities in Geita District. Specifically, it assessed the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility implementation, determined the extent to …
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The Impact of Artisanal Small-Scale Mining on …
2015; Forson et al., 2017; Forson et al., 2016; Obeng-Odoom, 2012). The impact of mining on local communities has therefore been an area of growing concern and attention, and one that mining companies, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) and governments are ... threats to livelihoods in the mining communities. Additionally, the ASM do not make ...
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The Social Impact of Mining on Local Communities
This article explores the various ways in which mining affects local populations, examining aspects such as employment, community development, health and safety risks, …
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The effects of sand mining on rural communities
these impact their livelihoods. Community leaders and selected indigenous people who constitute sand mining committees in communities were selected to engage in the discussion that focused on impacts, coping mechanisms and management of the impacts. It was expected that since the discussion would be engaged and that consensus was likely to be ...
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(PDF) Mining Effects on Rural Livelihoods, Adopted …
The study determines the effects of mining on rural livelihoods, adopted strategies and the role of stakeholder and regulatory institutions. The study achieves this by investigating the status of key rural livelihood indicators, what influence the
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Mining impact on communities' livelihoods: A case study of …
Mining did not help some of the s, to acquire assets, even though it enhanced ability to meet their day to day needs. Mining pits, poor rehabilitation and large-scale mining have caused a loss of agricultural land resulting in reduced crop yields and poor living …
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The Socio-Economic Implications of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining …
With regard to the impact of mining on livelihood, 70% of the respondents mentioned that mining operations have positively impacted their livelihood but 30% had an opposing view with some of them ...
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(PDF) The Ban on Illegal Mining in Ghana: Environmental …
Although the ban on illegal gold mining activity by the government has caused more people to lose their jobs leading to livelihood challenges in mining communities, it is a step in the right direction, as the ban seeks to halt and check the illegal small-scale mining sector. ... Two types of policy measures can have a positive impact on the ...
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SMALL SCALE EMERALD …
emeralds exists hence the need to examine the relationship between small-scale emerald mining and its impact on livelihoods of the local community. The objective of the research was to understand the socio-economic impact of small-scale mining on local community livelihoods. 2 Literature Review and Conceptual Frameworks
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Understanding the impacts of mining on local environments and communities
J-WAFS researchers Scott Odell, a visiting researcher in MIT's Environmental Solutions Initiative, and John Fernández, a professor in MIT's Department of Architecture, are examining climate change, copper mining, and desalination, and their environmental and social impacts on Indigenous communities, glaciers, and agriculture in Chile.
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF MINING ON LOCAL …
The aim of the study was to assess the socio-economic impacts of mining on people's livelihoods in communities surrounding the Kansanshi mine and the role of CSR in mitigating the effects.
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Assessing the Environmental and Socio-Economic …
Impacts of Artisanal Gold Mining on the Livelihoods of Communities in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality in Ghana Obiri 1,2,*, Precious A. D. Mattah 3, ... identifying the ways to maximize the positive effects of mining on the lives of people while minimizing the negative effects. These effects should reflect the impact of mining on the ...
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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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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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Livelihood impacts of iron ore mining-induced land change …
The salary and wages of those fully employed in mining, especially industrial mining, are higher than other jobs available in predominantly rural mining communities (Chuhan-Pole et al., 2017). However, short-term changes in mining-related incomes may impact the livelihood portfolio of s in mining communities (Mancini & Sala, 2018).
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Impact of Mining on Communities and Ecology: A …
Explore the multifaceted effects of mining on local communities and ecosystems, highlighting environmental, health, and economic dimensions. ... Residents living near mining sites often experience health challenges due to direct and indirect exposure to mining operations. The presence of mining dust in the air, laden with fine particulates ...
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The Socio-Economic Implications of Artisanal and Small …
earnings, its impact on the mining communities has always been contentious. Most mining activities in Ghana are rural-based and affects to a large extent the traditional livelihoods of people ...
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