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Burden of malaria in children under five and caregivers’ health-seeking behaviour for malaria-related symptoms in artisanal mining communities in Ghana [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Artisanal mining creates enabling breeding ground for the vector of malaria parasites. There is paucity of data on the effects of artisanal mining on malaria.
Francois Dao, Sampson Kafui Djonor, Christian Teye-Muno Ayin, George Asumah Adu, Bismark Sarfo, Pricillia Nortey, Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Anthony Danso-Appiah   +7 more
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The impact of artisanal mining on rehabilitation efforts of abandoned mine shafts in Sutherland goldfield, South Africa [PDF]

Jàmbá, 2019
Abandoned gold mine sites are generally characterised by severe environmental problems and physical hazards. Because of socio-economic problems confronting communities around abandoned mine sites, historic and abandoned gold mines have become hot-spots ...
Sphiwe E. Mhlongo, Francis Amponsah-Dacosta, Confidence Muzerengi, Wilson M. Gitari, Abuh Momoh   +4 more
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023 [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health
IntroductionWater pollution is a major public health issue, especially in mining areas where artisanal mining activities are prevalent. The objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the population regarding ...
Aly Badara Toure, Aly Badara Toure, Mariama Sadjo Diallo, Mariama Sadjo Diallo, Sidikiba Sidibe, Sidikiba Sidibe, Salifou Talassone Bangoura, Salifou Talassone Bangoura, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Maladho Diaby, Maladho Diaby, Mohamed Aly Bangoura, Yamoussa Youla, Mory Kourouma, Alexandre Delamou, Alexandre Delamou, Alexandre Delamou   +18 more
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Formalization of Mining Rights in the East African Community; Cadastre perspective on artisanal mining rights

African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences, 2022
Context and background Artisanal mining has long been integral part of livelihood structure and economic systems of certain rural communities. Artisanal mining operates informally in developing countries coupled with social, environmental, and economic ...
George Odhiambo Konguka
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L’essor de l’activité minière à l’Ouest du Kenya

EchoGéo, 2023
In Kakamega County, in Western Kenya, mining activity and in particular artisanal gold mining offers today more attractive income than its traditional agricultural sector. However, artisanal miners remain limited in the exploitation of gold resources due
Joseph Bohbot
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Artisanal and small-scale mining activities as post-mining land use in abandoned mine sites: a case of Giyani and Musina areas, Limpopo Province of South Africa

Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management, 2021
South Africa has many artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities that some are registered and others informal and illegal. This paper presents an overview of ASM operations in the vicinity of abandoned mine sites found in Giyani and Musina areas ...
Sphiwe Emmanuel Mhlongo, George Oluwole Akintola   +1 more
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Artisanal-small Scale Mining in Myanmar

Applied Environmental Research, 2014
In many parts of the world, artisanal or small-scale mining activities are at least as important as large-scale mining activities. The numbers of people employed are actually considerably greater than in large companies. In 2002, an estimated 13 million
Aung Kyin
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An assessment of the impact of illegal artisanal gold mining on the environment in parts of Chewore Safari Area, Northern Zimbabwe

Environmental Research Communications, 2023
Illegal artisanal gold mining threatens biodiversity conservation within protected areas. The objectives of this study were to: (i) assess the environmental impacts of illegal artisanal gold mining in Chewore Safari Area (CSA) and (ii) assess trends in ...
Jeremiah Chakuya, Norman Munkuli, Courage Mutema, Edson Gandiwa   +3 more
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Participative epidemiology and prevention pathway of health risks associated with artisanal mines in Luhihi area, DR Congo

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background Health issues are associated with artisanal mining in the DR Congo. The scenario is worst when artisanal mining is done informally or with limited material and technical resources.
Christian Ahadi Irenge, Parfait Kaningu Bushenyula, Emmannuel Bayubasire Irenge, Yves Coppieters   +3 more
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Le droit minier face à l’éthique de l’or

Revue Internationale des Études du Développement, 2022
The relations between industrial and artisanal miners in West Africa involve a multitude of ethical issues, including the “fair” access to the same natural resources.
Diana Ayeh
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