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The approach adopted in this study is two-pronged. First, through case studies, including the results of fieldwork, mining's impacts are examined in a country-specific context for each of three countries, Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania; and second, a statistical analysis is used to test whether the indicators of welfare improve with proximity to a ...
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Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact of Mining on …
The overriding objectives were to assess local perception of the environment and socio-economic impacts of mining in their communities. To achieve this, 50 respondents were selected using a ...
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The socio-economic impacts of mining on local …
This paper compares selected socioeconomic indicators (e.g. unemployment, Human Development Index, poverty, education, health and environment) …
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From Narrative to Evidence: Socio-Economic Impacts of Mining …
5F r o m n a r r a t i v e t o e v i d e n c e. Socio-economic impacts of mining. in norther n Canada. Thierry Rodon and Francis Lévesque. Canadian governments have regularly seen the North as a ...
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The Socio-economic Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility …
The direct economic impact of mining in the Marange diamond fields is also difficult to ascertain. The evidence based on Mbada claims of donating food hampers and CNRG reports indicate that s had no source of livelihoods. ... The Socio-economic Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Zimbabwe Mining …
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The social impacts of mining on local communities in Australia
The overriding objectives were to assess local perception of the environment and socio-economic impacts of mining in their communities. To achieve this, 50 respondents were selected using a ...
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Socioeconomic Effects of Mining
T. he mining industry and the positive socioeconomic impact it has on local communities statewide managed to remain steady in the face of the world's ongoing pandemic. There were 28,900 fewer jobs in Alaska in October 2020 than the previous year; however, COVID-19 resulted in relatively little change in mining employment, according to Dan ...
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The Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts of …
how 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
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Small-scale mining and its socio-economic impact in …
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 …
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The economic and social impact of mining-resources …
As a case study using empirical evidence, this article examines the socio-economic impact of mining natural resources in Zambia. The nationalisation of copper mines some years after independence (1964) and their subsequent privatisation at the beginning of the current century constituted key economic policy decisions in this …
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The Impacts of Mining Industry : A review of socio …
This literature review addresses on socio-economic and political impacts of the extractive (mining) industry. The paper reveals …
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Socio-Economic Impact of Coal Transitions in India
Coal transitions in India are likely to be. a messy and complicated exercise. At a. conservative estimate, more than 13 million people are. employed in coal mining, transport, power, sponge iron ...
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A systematic review of the socio-economic impacts of …
We found that studies on the socio-economic impacts of mining in Africa mostly used participatory research approaches and engaged a wide variety of …
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EXAMINING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF …
2.3 Understanding South Africa's Mining Industry and Economic Development ..... 10 2.4 South Africa Mining industry: Contention and Ambiguity ..... 12 2.5 Mining and the livelihoods of local communities: Contribution towards socio-economic
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Socio-economic, health and environmental impacts of …
Socio-economic, health and environmental impacts of mining in Suriname, with a focus on Artisanal and Small-scale gold Mining May 2017 | Final report Produced for: Global Environmental Facility / United Nations Development Program Produced by: Siriusstraat 14, Elizabethshof Paramaribo, Suriname Tel: (597) 457885 Authors:
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Examining the socio-economic impacts of mining on the …
The Amajuba District is among one of the major coal mining regions in South Africa, where the mining activities are limited mainly to coal and quarry. Altogether 11 mining rights had been issued in the district as at 2013, with six operational and five pending. The Dannhauser and Emadlangeni local municipalities are hosts to large mining operations …
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(PDF) The socio-economic impacts of mining on …
Mining activities in Jordan appear to largely fail to benefit local communities beyond what is happening in the country as a whole. Policies and rules need to be developed for redistributing part ...
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The environmental and socio-economic impact of mining on …
The detrimental environmental impacts of mining on communities are both direct and indirect. Mining can lead to the loss of natural resources on which communities rely for …
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Small-scale mining and its socio-economic impact in …
sign, and disease, but in the process, the socio-economic importance of the industry is increasingly being overlooked. The purpose of this article, therefore, is to put into per-spective the socio-economic significance of small-scale mining in developing countries, and to outline some key measures that could help resolve many of its current prob-
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The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining …
Introduction. 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].
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Appendix 2: Environmental and Social Impacts of …
The key direct impact of mining on forest ecosystems is the removal of vegetation and canopy cover. Indirect impacts include road-building and pipeline development, which may result in habitat fragmentation and increased access to remote areas. While larger intact forest ecosystems may withstand the impacts of mining and oil development,
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(PDF) INVESTIGATING SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF MINING
A Brief Overview of Mining in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has a glorious history of the mining industry dating back to the pr e-colonial era. Its mineral resource base is composed of coal, chromium ore ...
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The Socioeconomic and Environmental Impact of Large-Scale Diamond Mining
The study sought to capture not only the economic benefits of diamond mining, which are well understood, but also the social and environmental benefits and impacts associated with the production process. ... "This report marks the first time Trucost has seen an industry come together to measure its environmental, social and economic …
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Social impact assessment in the mining sector: Review
In various contexts, social impacts of mining are assessed with different sets of indicators and targets. In this study we perform a review of the associated literature, identify a list of typical social impacts occurring in the sector, and explore their …
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The contribution of the mining sector to socioeconomic and …
DETAILS. See More. SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL ALERTS. Daily Updates of the Latest Projects & Documents. Many low and middle-income mineral-rich countries have …
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Socio-economic Environmental Sustainability and Indian Mining …
In the context of socio-economic impacts and evaluation, the relationship between mining and community has the most important role because it is none other than a community that faces rungs of mining impacts. The dynamics of the industry are well known and the emerging paradigm put a focus on the 'Social License to Operate' (SLO), …
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(PDF) Socio-economic Impact of Mining Companies to Its …
The process of issuing mining business permits requires caution, this is because mining activities have both positive and negative impacts. Positive mining activities encourage economic growth ...
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Socio-economic impacts and sustainability of mining, a …
The socio-economic impacts of past mining were studied at Singkep Island, Indonesia. Tin mining was the only major industry on the island from 1812 to 1992. It contributed around 65% -90% of the local economy, provided 2452 out of 8716 direct jobs, operated 2 out of 39 primary schools, built infrastructure and controlled the hospital, …
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Social and Environmental Impacts of Mining | SpringerLink
There are however some social negative impacts associated with mining including violence, child labour, escalation of gender inequalities, health and environmental effects including deforestation and pollution. In this section, the focus will be on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). However, environmental impacts of industrial sand …
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The social and environmental complexities of extracting energy
The mining industry is an intensive energy user and greenhouse gas emitter 24 and is perceived as a dirty activity that has caused adverse social and environmental impacts. The synergies and trade ...
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