Small-scale mining entrepreneurs are faced with diverse challenges during both their business start-up and growth phase not only in Kenya but across the world hence losing possible prospects.
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1. Introduction. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a labour-intensive, low-technology form of mining and processing (Hilson, 2020).This activity is a source of livelihood for several communities hosting mineral resources in Sub-Saharan Africa (Eniowo et al., 2022).It has the potential to dispense tax and non-tax revenue benefits to host governments, and …
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Page 5 of 164 ABSTRACT This research focused on the challenges facing small-scale miners in the extraction of minerals in Zimbabwe. The research focused on the mining area of Kadoma.
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In-depth interviews and key informant interviews and a questionnaire was used to collect data in regard to challenges that hinder women's career progression in the mining sector. Mason, (2006) notes that utilizing both qualitative and …
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artisanal and small scale mining that can be explored and improved for skills building in the artisanal mining sector. Mining was the sole source of livelihood for 50% of miners where …
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Questionnaire was constructed using likert scale and the data collected were analyzed, grouped into frequency, computed and arranged in the statistical tools for data analysis.
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The Small-Scale Mining Directorate has differentiated the ASM sector by classifying it into three categories: Artisanal or subsistence mining operations (new entrants); Sub-optimal formal mining operations; and; …
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Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Addressing Challenges in Global Supply Chains. Content: The paper addresses the various human rights related risks and challenges for companies resulting from ASM.
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This study seeks to explore the emerging trends and challenges of small scale mining in northern Ghana. Using structured questionnaire, key informant interviews as well as in-depth interviews, the study sampled 57 stakeholders from two major mining communities in the Wa East district of the Upper West Region namely; Manwe and Jonga communities ...
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The article identifies legal challenges facing the small-scale mining sub-sector from the colonial period to the present. In line with the above objective, the article also identified prospects brought by different mining legal reforms. The purpose is to contribute to the existing knowledge and hasten measures to address challenges facing small ...
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Small-scale mining entrepreneurs are confronted with a variety of challenges during both the start-up and growth phase of their businesses not only in South Africa, but all over the world.
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Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Nigeria has been considered as an unorganized sector in mining industry because of its environmental implication and violations associated with the industry. However, this article tends to present the benefits of ... One of the main challenges facing ASM in Nigeria is the informal and unregulated nature of ...
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24 Challenges faced by Artisanal small medium scale Mining. The artisanal and small scale mining industry is on an upward trajectory in Zimbabwe and is estimated to be supporting over 1 5 million Zimbabweans As a fairly new industry it is faced with a myriad of challenges that can be overcome if proper solutions are put in place This article was written by a Small scale
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The report focuses on major issues in ASM and how the sector can best contribute to sustainable development; special focus is given to the different practical experiences and …
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Challenges Facing Small-Scale Miners. Despite the significant contribution of the small-scale mining sector, it faces many challenges, including a lack of capital and modern technology. Many small-scale miners cannot afford modern mining equipment, leading to the use of inefficient tools that are not productive in mining.
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What structures are in place to support small-scale mining Challenges facing small-scale mining entrepreneurs Prospects and opportunities for a sustainable small-scale mining sub-sector Finding answers to the above questions in this research will be very beneficial in
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The environmental impact of small-scale mining activities due to poor mining practices is severe and wide spread. In most cases, large areas of land have been abandoned with pits
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This report characterizes small-scale fish farmers, evaluates the profitability of fish farming, and identifies key challenges faced by those who depend on fish for their livelihoods.
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Given that you currently operate a small-scale mine, what are the main financial challenges facing your business? Participant 1: Our main financial challenge is the cost of repairing our …
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Integrating artisanal and small-scale mining into the formal economy Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Tanzania represents a vital livelihood and income source for the local population. It has the potential to contribute a lot more to the country's development by providing jobs and slowing rural-urban migration.
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In an attempt to ensure challenges and prospects of small-scale mining entrepreneurs, a question was formulated to capture such information. 56 Table 4.3: Challenges to small-scale mining entrepreneurs in SA . Theme question: What are the challenges facing small-scale mining entrepreneurs in SA? Domain Interview finding Financial
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Further, it shows that the low price of rice was a major marketing challenge faced by 38.95 %, followed by price fluctuations of 17.90%, and improper measurement scale was observed to be a ...
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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 .
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This paper is an overview of the issues and challenges facing artisanal and small-scale mining stakeholders. ISBN 1 84369 470 0 The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is an independent, non-profit research ... Small-Scale Mining Challenges and Opportunities Thomas Hentschel, Felix Hruschka, and Michael Priester ...
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There has been an increasing discussion about formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM)—a largely unrecognized, informal, low-tech, and labor-intensive form of …
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Resources Policy, 2018. While South Africa is respected in the mining fraternity for its seemingly prosperous large-scale mining industry; its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector is characterised by informal and illegal activities with limited prospects for growth and contribution to socioeconomic development.
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ii ABSTRACT Artisanal and small scale mining is a debatable livelihood strategy in Ghana. With the challenges facing the agricultural sector such as climate change, price instability,
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Challenges Facing Small-Scale Mining. While small-scale mining has brought many benefits, it is also fraught with challenges. Some of the most pressing issues include: Environmental Degradation: One of the biggest concerns surrounding small-scale mining is its environmental impact. Informal miners often use methods that are harmful to the ...
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A further 80 to 100 million people across the developing world could depend on small-scale mining for some aspects of their livelihoods. This paper presents …
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This study was carried out to assess the challenges faced by small-scale cashew nut processors in Ruangwa District, Tanzania. The study employed a correlational research design using a survey on a ...
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In order to address the challenges of climate change, the government needs to develop a climate change adaptation plan specific to fisheries, invest in data on small-scale fisheries, align fishing ...
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A questionnaire that combined both open and close ended questions was deployed via Google Forms to the second set of participants. ... corruption is determined as one of the challenges facing improvements in the mining sector in Madagascar (Cartier ... Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization challenges in Ghana: explaining grassroots ...
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Artisanal and small-scale mining in Tanzania – Evidence to inform an 'action dialogue'. Research report, IIED, London O'Driscoll, D. (2017). Overview of child labour in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector in Asia and Africa. K4D Helpdesk Report. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies Page, N., & Czuba, C. (1999).
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Galamsey, a popular name for small-scale mining in Ghana, is an important livelihood for many rural Ghanaians. Although concerns have been raised in the popular media about the adverse effects of ...
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The Economic Challenges Facing Small Scale Sugarcane Farmers in Malava Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya October 2022 East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 5(1):212-230
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Formalizing Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Challenges and Ways Forward Dr Gavin Hilson The University of Reading, UK. Artisanaland Small-Scale Mining • Low-tech, labour intensive mineral extraction and processing • Poverty-driven • City workers/industry • Farmers/rural families. Artisanaland Small-Scale Mining 'Actions ...
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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), which is quickly surging and largely practiced across Sub-Saharan Africa, is a substantial source of income for many people in the areas where it is ...
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and small-scale mining, including the knowledge and network programme proposed in this paper. Abbi joined IIED in 2010, prior to which she worked in the private sector. Her research-based expertise is in market-based development, small-scale producers and value chains. Abbi has an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics.
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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 …
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