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Delve is a global platform for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) data. Its vision is a world in which ASM is recognized as an important contributor to global
One of the tin mining industry's unique characteristics is the significant contribution of artisanal and small scale miners (ASM) to the global tin marketplace. Almost all (~97%) of the world's primary refined tin arises and is mined in emerging and developing countries and in a typical year around 40% of that has its origins in ASM. This contrasts with other …
In many resource-rich developing countries, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) provides a livelihood for millions of people, representing a major source of economic development. While it is estimated that more …
The devolution of small-scale mining decisions to municipal and district assemblies working in collaboration with traditional authorities is key to saving the industry in Ghana.
This project focuses on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) of minerals and gemstones globally and the illegal mining and transport of these natural resources. Project scientists employ field mapping, geomorphological techniques, and remote sensing to map, monitor, and evaluate mineral deposits and ASM activities in conflict zones and …
On the hunt: the new technologies changing mineral exploration. From chemical research to the development of machine learning solutions, actors across the mining sector are investing in new exploration technologies more than ever. We profile some of the most exciting from across the industry. Mining waste, long a challenge for …
From the early days of the Industrial Revolution, coal mining provided the necessary energy supply in almost all nations. Coal mining started from small-scale and near-surface deposits. With increasing needs, mining started expanding to large-scale and systematic technologies for mining in both shallow and deeper deposits.
Small-scale gold mining sustains millions of people's lives and yet it stimulates environmental harms and social conflicts. Global environmental crises drive calls for fundamental change to how people live on the planet. For small-scale gold mining, this raises questions about whether current dynamics can provide a basis for sustainability ...
This study aims to unearth women's involvement in small-scale mining and their prevailing occupational health and safety conditions.
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a vital livelihood for over 40 million people in developing countries, particularly for those living in remote, rural areas, according to the recent 2019 State of the ASM Sector report.
Published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development Global Trends in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): A review of key numbers and issues
Despite great promise in mining technology advancements, many companies are struggling to embrace tech-enabled transformation. Mining players need to rev three engines to tap into the true potential.
Efforts were undertaken by the African Minerals Development Centre, to review the current policies in selected African Countries in order to determine the extent to which they support the viability of the Artisanal and Small Scale Mining sector, and the extent to which the sector is gender sensitive.
Small-scale mining in the Philippines lacks research and technologies for the application of an inexpensive and environmentally sound treatment of its wastewaters. Hence, laboratory-scale fixed-bed column tests were carried out to test and evaluate the sorbent adsorption performance of the Philippine Natural Bentonite (PNB) and the …
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Small-scale mining refers to operations where individuals or small enterprises employ workers who use traditional mining methods with little or no mechanization. On the other hand, large-scale mining utilizes simple to sophisticated mining technology and machinery to mine and process ore.
Mercury has long been used in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) to extract gold from ore sediment and rock deposits. ASGM accounts for more than a third (38%) of all anthropogenic mercury emissions to the atmosphere, with most ASGM sector-related mercury emissions coming from the burning of mercury-gold amalgam. …
And these clients include Ford, Rio Tinto, Glencore and Samsung; big players in the mining industry. But the same processes can be applied to small-scale mining, one of the most significant aspects of the global mining industry.
This article examines both the positive and negative socio-economic impacts of small-scale mining in developing countries, and outlines some key measures for improving sustainability in the sector. It is important to clarify that, in spite of experiencing its share of environmental- and health-related problems that adversely impact human …
CHAPTER 8: ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING. This chapter covers artisanal and small-scale mining and aims to give an overview of the issues that can arise in the sector, as well as give tips on further reading on the subject. Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) is mineral extraction by individuals, cooperatives, or small companies with ...
Small-scale mining produces about 85% of the world's gemstones and 20% to 25% of all the gold.
A global platform and knowledge exchange, including resources and data, for the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector.
Securing adequate financing is a significant hurdle for small-scale mining projects, which are often characterized by high upfront costs and a host of regulatory, environmental, and market risks. Small mining firms must navigate a complex landscape where traditional funding sources, such as bank loans, may be limited or unavailable. As such, …
Small–scale mining is regulated by the same legislation (i.e., for the environment, labour, mineral rights, exploration and mining permitting, and skills development) as large–scale mining ...
Although the mining policy regime prioritizes large-scale gold mining funded through inter/multinational private capital over indigenous small-scale mining sector, it is the latter that has increasingly become a major source of livelihood for many Ghanaians and has grown significantly over the years ( Hilson and Maconachie, 2020b ).
Indonesia is host to a long history of gold mining and is responsible for a significant contribution to world gold production. This is true not only with regard to large gold mining companies but also to small-scale mining groups comprised of people and enterprises that participate in the gold industry of Indonesia. More than two thousand …
The severe environmental repercussions of small-scale gold mining in riverbeds and forest reserves, which employ advanced machinery, prompted a two-year ban on small-scale activities in 2019. The government also prohibited the issuance of mining permits for gold exploration/mining in forest reserve zones and imposed a ban on …
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) works with over 75 governments to strengthen their legal and policy frameworks to promote good governance in mining.
Adopt environmentally sound technologies in all phases of mining activities and increase the emphasis on the transfer of appropriate technologies that mitigate environmental impacts, including those from small-scale mining operations.
Rapid advances in technological innovation, including through automation, digitization, and electrification, are having a fundamental impact on the mining sector. A few technologies …
