Based on a national survey that examined local communities' perception of the impacts of the mining activities, this study revealed that only about 20.0% of residents living in mining areas consider mining as beneficial. Stated differently, it was widely perceived that mining activities do not bring net benefits.
عرض المزيدFor example, the socio-economic impacts of the closure of the mine on the local community; where a mining town is located in a remote area and mining activity is the main source of livelihood can be different from the closure of the mining town, in which there are other activities that are taking place in the vicinity.
عرض المزيدThis study was undertaken to assess the impact of mining (both small and large scale) on the livelihoods of community members of Kenyasi, Asutifi North District in Ghana. Data were collected from ...
عرض المزيد4.2 The Impact of Large Scale Mining Activities on Local Communities 33 4.3 Mining politics at the local level 38. 4.4 Livelihood Strategies and Outcomes as a result of Mining Activities 44 4.5 Impact of Artisanal /Small Scale Mining 53. 4.6 Conclusion 54 CHAPTER 5: Summary of Findings and Conclusion 56 References: 58 Appendices 62
عرض المزيدMining has a profound impact on local communities. It is an immensely disruptive activity that introduces movement into and out of the community 3, including new capital flows, new landscape ...
عرض المزيدGold 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
عرض المزيدThe compulsory scheme could have negative impacts on local livelihood, due to the fall in mineral exports that would reduce revenues for local/central governments and the lower chance of economic and social development in the affected regions and worsening working conditions in the mines. ... Concerning negative impacts on mining …
عرض المزيدdata from the mining villages can be compared with the data of control villages to infer if there are any possible effects of mining on traditional livelihood of local communities. From the discussion with villagers, it was found that before mines operation, agriculture was the main source of livelihood for both mining and control ...
عرض المزيدHowever, I argue that the impacts of mines on local livelihoods in the Andes is also likely to be experienced differentially along gender lines given the role of gender hierarchies in shaping social life in the Andes (e.g. Andolina et al., 2009, Radcliffe, 2012a) and the gendered nature of livelihood change in mining communities in other ...
عرض المزيدThe effect of such proposed mining, almost all in Scheduled areas of Keonjhar and Sundergarh, on the local tribal inhabitants, their habitats, and their livelihoods can only be imagined, especially PTGs (Primitive Tribal Groups) like Paudi Bhuiyas and Juangs, who are now totally marginalized and whose livelihoods has been …
عرض المزيدApart from job losses, mining is associated with other social impacts such as the displacement of indigenous communities and (subsequent) loss of livelihoods, and the adulteration of local cultures. This also aids the build-up of social tension in these places.
عرض المزيدSand mining and its associated activities serves as a source of livelihoods for entire communities whilst on the other hand it can trigger conflicts and violation of human rights. This study is aimed at assessing the socio-economic impacts caused by sand mining in the rural communities of the Wild Coast of South Africa. In
عرض المزيدinformation regarding the direct benefits of local communities in Lufwanyama district from SSM of 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 ...
عرض المزيدDespite 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 …
عرض المزيدMining activities produce environmental, economic, and social impacts that may affect the quality of people's lives in surrounding communities. Community …
عرض المزيدTherefore, the improvement brought about by mining was not sustainable to communities' livelihood. The study recommends diversification of economic …
عرض المزيدMining has a profound impact on local communities. It is an immensely disruptive activity that introduces movement into and out of the community 3, including …
عرض المزيدThe mining effects on local communities' livelihoods are primarily ignored by stakeholders (Mishra 2009; Pesa 2020). Frequently, all of the benefits accrue to the mining industry and its workforce ...
عرض المزيدThis study was based upon the following hypotheses: 1) that mining activities have significant socio-economic impacts on livelihoods of local communities; 2) that regional activities also have significant impacts on the environment; and 3) the type and nature of mining activities have different impacts.
عرض المزيدThe Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Local Communities : A Case Study of Newmont Ahafo South Mining Pro-ject of Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. Gold …
عرض المزيدRiver mining is further considered as a source of income and livelihood for various people involved with it (Shymbi and Nongbri, 2022) and includes the government in the form of Royalty or tax ...
عرض المزيدGold 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 …
عرض المزيدIndigenous Peoples and local communities across climate zones and nature dependent livelihoods experience climate change impacts that affect multiple parts of their socioeconomic system, suggests ...
عرض المزيدThe present study investigates the environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local communities in Northern Sierra Leone. The overriding objectives were to assess local perception of the environment and socio-economic impacts of mining in their communities. ... With regard to the impact of mining on livelihood, 70% of the …
عرض المزيدHo: 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 …
عرض المزيدMining and quarrying provide a livelihood for more than 82,000 people and directly or indirectly employ about 3 percent of the total labor force in Sierra Leone (Statistics Sierra Leone, 2016) [15] .
عرض المزيدThe local effects of mining show gains in nonfarm activity, but mixed outcomes for child health. A robust analytical approach (one going beyond descriptive statistics) is needed to evaluate the benefits—in terms of occupations, asset accumulation, access to infrastructure, child health, etc.—flowing to mining communities.
عرض المزيدThe impact of artisanal mining on livelihoods in developing countries is a contentious issue. As a ... as agriculture in local communities. The study called for the engagement of local miners and traditional rulers in mineral resource decision-making. Keywords: ...
عرض المزيدThe study reflected on assessing the impacts of community based natural resources exploitation to local community livelihood in Rusororo sector, Gasabo district in Kigali city [11]. ... [10] Felix Agariga Et al. (2021). Mining Impact on Livelihoods of Farmers of Asutifi North District, Ghana. Ghana: Environmental Management and Sustainable ...
عرض المزيدThe aim of the study was to assess the socio-economic impacts of mining on people's livelihoods ... people living in local mining communities (Andrews, 2016). Apart from the Copperbelt, there are also mining activities taking place in the North-Western part of the country. The mines in the North-Western province are relatively new compared to
عرض المزيدIn 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 …
عرض المزيدBy working with communities in mining areas, Odell and Fernández are gaining a sense of the burden that mining minerals needed for the clean energy transition is placing on local populations, and the types of conflicts that arise when water sources …
عرض المزيدhow mining activities impact the environment. To suggest interventions that can assist in mitigating the negative impacts of mining. This study was based upon the following hypotheses: 1) that mining activities have significant socio-economic impacts on livelihoods of local communities; 2) that
عرض المزيدMining's interaction with local communities has changed over time.With the dramatic decline in the costs of transporting bulk materials and the emergence of multinational …
عرض المزيدRequest PDF | On Dec 29, 2016, Beneah D. O. Odhiambo and others published The Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining on the Livelihood of Local Communities in the Macalder Gold Mine Area in Kenya | Find ...
عرض المزيدThe present study investigates the environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local communities in Northern Sierra Leone. The overriding objectives were to assess local perception of the environment …
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