Communities and Small-Scale Mining (CASM) Initiative – along with international agencies, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), miners and their communities – are actively seeking to advance positive

Broadly speaking, artisanal and small-scale mining refers to mining by individuals, groups, families or cooperatives with minimal or no mechanization, often in the informal (illegal) sector …

The study has shown that the "scale" of mining operations is barely regarded by local residents as a determining factor in shaping their attitudes toward the impacts of small-scale mining ...

carry out small-scale mining activities are barely capable to comply with the requirements imposed to be duly licensed. Small-scale mining players need to be dissected further and the corresponding rules and regulations revised to reflect their scales, needs, and capacities. The agencies involved in small-scale mining in the

PDF | On Jan 1, 2021, Chalisung Bernard Isung and others published The Socio-Economic Implications of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining on Mining Communities in Northern Ghana | Find, read...

Small-scale mining (SSM) plays a crucial yet often overlooked‌ role in the global economy, particularly in developing countries. While large-scale mining ⁢operations capture …

small-scale mining, cocoa pro duction, and. livelihoods. The study aimed to ass ess the. im pa ct o f i l le g al s mal l-sc a le m i ni n g (g alam se y) ... munities. Yet 4.4% reported otherwise ...

Two scales of gold mining operations, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and large-scale mining, have operated side by side in Ghana for decades. ... However, this endeavor has failed to account for how the absence of socioeconomic safety nets in most mining com­ munities has led many families, including children, into such a business ...

In early April 2017 Citi FM, an Accra-based radio station launched the #StopGalamseyNow campaign to put pressure on the government to tackle illegal ASM in the country.4 Citi FM stated five demands of the government and stakeholders, which included: 1) "The total cessation of all small and medium scale mining for a period of six months"; 2 ...

ing livelihoods in the artisanal small-scale mining communi-tieswithintheTarkwa-NsuaemMunicipalityofGhana.Using primary data from a sample of 400 heads, 19 insti-tutions, six artisanal and small-scale mining firms, and two mineral processing companies, the study finds the mining chain, from extraction through processing to sale, as a ...

Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM), owned by individuals, is one form of mineral mining that has been regulated by law. The dilemma in the management of ASGM lies in its dual nature, serving ...

Aimed to do a bit to the improvement that the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sub-sector will ever have to have, it has been decided to start from the proposals made by Quaglia & Bar-betta ...

The establishment of artisanal and small-scale mining camps also has lead to increased violence as a result of community breakdown, and security is further threatened by conflicting relationships ...

The Case of 'Illegal' Small-Scale Mining in Ghana Alex Osei-Kojo and Nathan Andrews IntroductIon Recent reports indicate that 'illegal' artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) contin - ues to ourish in mining communities in Ghana, despite several attempts by governmental apparatuses to stop it.1 In response, two presidents, John

27 3.1.3 Small- and medium-scale mining disappears from the gold production chain in Colombia 29 Chapter 4. Relations between gold production and conflict in Colombia: specific cases ... munities and territories where the impacts have been generated. This is necessary since there is broad protection for

Munities And Small Scale Mining. ... and small-scale mining (ASM) globally; in many countries, women make up between 10 to 50 percent of small-scale miners. (Eftimie et al., 2012, Hinton et al 2003.) But while women tend to have higher participation rates in ASM than in large-scale mining operations, wom-en are also more likely to be involved ...

Artisanal and small ‐ scale gold mining (ASGM) provides income for many low ‐ gross domestic products com- munities. In the context of the international fi nancial crisis, gold prices have ...

The Small Scale Division (SSM) comprises of Mineral Resources/Information and Analytical & Environmental Services subdivisions they work hand in hand to provide: ... Facilitating the formation of Small Scale Mining legal groups/bodies (associations or co-operatives) so that any form of support from government, non-government organisation and ...

Small-scale mining demonstrates remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of environmental, economic, and regulatory challenges. Economic obstacles, such as the volatility of mineral prices and restricted access to credit, along with regulatory barriers like bureaucracy and complex laws, pose significant challenges. ...

Projects that have a relatively low environmental impact and meet the eligibility criteria for a small-scale mining activity do not need an environmental authority and can operate under the Small-scale mining code (PDF, 257KB).. If you already have an environmental authority and meet the criteria, you can apply to surrender your environmental authority when you renew your …

The authors propose that the recently established small-scale mining district centres be used as a conduit to employ these informal structures in enforcing compliance on water use in the SSMs and ...

The Communities and Small Scale Mining (CASM) is a small grants scheme of the World Bank that provides a support of US $5,000 to projects which are focused upon reducing poverty and …

munities, we sought local leaders ... small-scale mining is potentially a good tool for regulat-ing the industry (Afriyie et al., 2016), our participants. reported that, aside from not holding ...

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has played an increasingly active role in national development and international trade over the decades. As of 2024, those engaged .

and small-scale mining (ASM) globally; in many countries, women make up between 10 to 50 percent of small-scale miners. (Eftimie et al., 2012, Hinton et al 2003.) But while women tend to have higher participation rates in ASM than in large-scale mining operations, wom-en are also more likely to be involved in the mining of lower value industrial

The extractives resource industry plays an important role in the economic growth of developing countries. Artisanal and small-scale mining in particular has rapidly expanded, but is also associated with poor environmental practices that threaten livelihoods (IISD, 2014; Maconachie, 2022).Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is illustrative of these dual …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a global reality. It represents a longstanding and important livelihood for more than 100 million men and women around the world. In some places, communities have practiced it for generations; in other places, the prospect of new mineral finds draws large numbers of people suddenly to mining areas. ...

Recent reports indicate that 'illegal' artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) continues to flourish in mining communities in Ghana, despite several attempts by governmental apparatuses to stop it. 1 In response, two presidents, John …

SSM of gold in Ghana is a pre historic activity which can be traced to the 5th Century Discouraged in the colonial era, till 1989 This led to Secret Activities and Smuggling of Proceeds outside the country In 1989 –SSM Activities were mainstreamed through promulgation of the Small Scale Gold Mining Law, PNDCL 218 (1989) In 2006, SSM regime was integrated into the new …

mining (both surface and underground) is practiced in Ghana and is also reported to occur in South Africa, China, Zambia, Congo,RwandaPhilippines,andIndia(Bugnosen,2001;CIFOR,