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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) in the Southern Region of Jordan with those of its northern and central parts, with the aim of exploring …

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Environmental impact of quarrying of building stones and laterite

Mining and quarrying for minor minerals impart significant economic, environmental and social impacts in and around the affected areas. The problem is severe in the small river catchments as the effective area available for assimilating negative impacts of the activity is minimal, compared to large river basins. To address these …

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Assessing the Ecological Effects of Mining in West Africa: The …

The ecological liabilities in the Nigerian mining sector are attributed to host of elements. They consist of the lust for economic benefits among the relevant actors, the activities of the informal sector, prevalence of ineffective policy and the lack of records on mining activities across the country. 3.7.1.

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Environment and Social Impacts of Stone Quarrying: South …

economic and social benefits. However, the intensive activities of quarrying disregard to the environment impact leads to a series of socio-economic and environmental problems. Hence, the study area is one of the most potential quarry sites that create large job opportunity and, supply different construction materials mainly

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Socioeconomic Impact

Risk assessments provide information on the physical, socio-economic, economic and environmental impacts of climate change by characterizing climate change hazard characteristics, (e.g. intensity, frequency and likelihood of occurrence), and communities' exposure and vulnerability to these hazards. From: Current Opinion in Environmental ...

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Environmental and socio-economic impacts of landfills

First, landfilling of food waste contributes to around 20% of global methane emissions ( Danthurebandara et al., 2012). The decomposition of food waste will generate methane, a greenhouse gas that ...

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SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF MINING ON LOCAL …

The aim of the study was to assess the socio-economic impacts of mining on people's livelihoods in communities surrounding the Kansanshi mine and the role of CSR in mitigating the effects. The objectives were to establish how mining activities impact (socially and economically) on

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Evaluating the environmental and economic impact of mining for …

Over the years, the impact of mining on the economy, environment, and society has attracted several views (Balasubramanian, 2017; Festin et al., 2018; Mensah et al., 2015; Ocansey, 2013).A study, (Widana, 2019) conceptualized the impacts of mining into several forms such as functionality (socio-economic, political and environment), …

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Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact of Mining …

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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Small-scale Mining and its Socio-economic Impact in …

It is concluded that governments and regional organizations could accomplish much in the way of improved sustainability in the small-scale mining industry by: (1) legalizing small-scale mining...

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The Social and Economic Impacts of Gold Mining

The direct economic contribution of the gold mining industry to the global economy, as defined by 'gross value added' (GVA), has increased almost seven-fold in the period from 2000 to

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Impacts of River Sand Mining | SpringerLink

Social effects are influenced significantly by environmental, social, and economic factors. However, it should be emphasized that quantifying this socio-economic effect is a difficult task. On the other hand, an assessment of socio-economic impacts of river sand mining would be helpful in wise decision-making regarding river management.

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ASSESSING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL …

This study was undertaken to assess the socio-economic and ecological impacts of GM on the people of the Savelugu-Nanton District of the Northern Region of Ghana. Specific objectives were to: examine people‟s perception of impacts of gravel mining on their socio-economic activities, assess the impact (in terms of duration

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Abandoned mines environmental, social and economic …

The environmental, social and economic problems associated with abandoned mine sites are serious and global. Abandoned mines may pose unique and complex challenges, often leaving negative impacts such as: safety and health hazards for people and animals, neglected mining heritage and other assets, in addition to economically-depressed …

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Socio-Economic Impacts of Mining on Local Livelihoods in …

3. To identify the socio-economic effects of mining in India, including GDP, employment and infrastructure devel-opment, and local/regional impacts 4. To assess the impact of government policy and regula-tions on investment in the mining sector. METHODOLOGY: Research Design –On the basis of fundamental Objectives

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[PDF] ASSESSMENT OF SOCIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS …

Specific objectives were: i) to assess agricultural losses through sand and gravel mining in the areas; ii) to gather communities' and stakeholders' perceptions of the socio-ecological impacts of gravel and sand mining; iii) to assess and compare regulations and policies governing such land use; iv) to suggest interventions that can assist ...

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Economic impact of world mining

Most economic research on mining still deals mainly with the macro-economic impact of the industry, looking at the benefits - or lack of- to the national economy. And there is no doubt that mining can be an important source of foreign exchange and fiscal receipts for governments, providing an adequate legal and fiscal framework is in place ...

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Mining impact on communities' livelihoods: A case study of Taita …

Environmental and social impact assessment, as a legal framework to regulate the mining operations, should be enforced in Africa and in Kenya. ... Kitula G (2006) The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local livelihoods in Tanzania: A case study of Geita District. J Cleaner Prod 14: 405-414. doi: …

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The impact of mining on sustainable practices and the traditional

Mining has played a part in the economic development of developed countries such as the USA, Canada and Australia. However, the mining economic growth connection varies considerably from that claimed in the historical analogy reasoning. It is not evident that these countries' historical experience applies to modern developing nations …

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Impacts of quarrying activities on the environment and livelihood …

The aim of the study was to assess the impacts of quarrying activities on the environment and livelihood of people in the Border II sub-location. Primary data was collected through questionnaires, Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussion, laboratory analysis and observations. Whereas, secondary data was obtained from …

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Assessing impacts of mining: Recent contributions from …

Mining produces several environmental, social, and economic impacts which can be analysed spatially using remote sensing (RS) and geographical information systems (GIS). This paper provides an overview of recent studies using these techniques to …

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Assessing the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts of

Gold mining has played an important role in Ghana's economy, however the negative environmental and socio-economic effects on the host communities associated with gold mining have overshadowed these economic gains. It is within this context that this paper assessed in an integrated manner the enviro …

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OK TEDI MINE

Ecological Impact:About 40 million tons of waste rock and 30 million tons of tailings—a fine sand—are dis-charged annually into local rivers. Impacts on rivers and rain forest will last for decades. Economic Impact:The mine is the single largest contributor to Papua New Guinea's economy, accounting for about 10 percent of GDP. In 2001,

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Social Impact Assessment in the Mining Industry: …

2 Impact Assessment as a Political Process 4 3 What is Social Impact Assessment? 5 3.1 A Brief History of SIA 5 3.2 Models, Methods, and SIA 6 3.3 Integration of Technical and Participatory Approaches 7 4 SIA in the Mining Industry 10 4.1 Social Impacts of Mining …

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The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local

1.. IntroductionMining 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].The environmental deterioration caused by mining occurs mainly as a …

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The socio-economic impacts of mining on local

Abstract. This paper compares selected socioeconomic indicators (e.g. unemployment, Human Development Index, poverty, education, health and environment) in the Southern Region of Jordan with those of its northern and central parts, with the aim of exploring what impact mining has had on local communities. According to the …

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A Practical Guide: Assessment of Socio-Economic Impacts …

The main purpose of socio-economic impact assessment is to prove to society that RIs bring bene-fit to the entire society and that their relevance goes far beyond pure science. It also helps RI manag - ers in setting strategic directions; thus it is recommended an assessment to be conducted every 4-5

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The physical and environmental impacts of sand mining

Asabonga et al. (2017) reported that sand mining activities (i.e., land clearing) contributed to the loss of soil through soil erosion. In contrast, the higher soil organic C in the un-mined land ...

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EXAMINING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF …

This study seeks to reveal and understand the gap that exists between the good intentions of the social and labour plans submitted by the mining corporates when applying for mining rights, and the poor socio-economic development levels that exist in the mining …

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The Socioeconomic and Environmental Impact of Large …

2e1 per polished carat in 2016, or 65% of total impacts) from the use of fossil fuels and electricity, and the production of mining and industrial waste (11% of total impacts). Employees and Contractors Diamond mining is a labour-intensive activity, requiring a large workforce of skilled workers often deployed in remote environments.

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