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Most of the sample (87%) was South African, while the rest came from neighbouring countries. Half (50%) of the participants came from the same province as the …
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In 2021, we published a report The social and economic contribution of gold mining, which quantified the impact that our members are having in host countries.World Gold Council member companies have committed to …
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This is despite the fact that these capital intensive projects have very low local economic impact. ... These are more common in the Bina mining area where they control a …
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Francis Arthur-Holmes, MPH '25, grew up around the mining industry in Ghana and saw many of its inherent risks and dangers. Following his graduation with a degree in occupational and environmental health from …
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It examines gold processing plants and their impact on the gold value chain, with a focus on six country case studies and 14 processing plants. ... on managing the interface between the large-scale and artisanal and small-scale mining' …
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The mining process includes physically demanding jobs and exposes workers to various physical risks such as extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, and vibrations, as well …
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The Environmental Impacts of Gold Mining. While gold mining plays an important economic role, operations can potentially impact the environment if not properly managed. Key issues include sediment-laden …
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Seven mining companies, including the Robinson Mine and the original Crown Mine were amalgamated into Crown Mines Limited on 1 July 1909 which became the largest …
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Artisanal and Small-scale Miners. Globally, 10-20 million people, including 4 to 5 million women and children, work directly in the ASGM sector. 1 These miners are typically the poorest and most marginalized in society, and consequently …
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National Park Service, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Candy Waugaman Collection, KLGO Library DVY-140-10533. Early Mining. Even the first miners in the Klondike Gold Rush had an impact on the …
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Gold mining companies are a major source of income and economic growth, with an important role in supporting sustainable socio-economic development. During 2013, gold mining …
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Mr Ramaphosa said that illegal mining was costing "our economy billions of rands in lost export income, royalties and taxes", and the government would continue to work with mining firms "to ensure ...
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Migrant Labour in South Africa's Mining Economy: The Struggle for the Gold Mines' Labour Supply 1890–1920. Kingston and Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, …
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During the 1800s, especially during the Gold Rush period, miners encountered several significant negative impacts while working in gold mines. These impacts included: …
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This study found, a) there was no significant decline in overall silicosis prevalence among working black miners in the South African gold mining industry between 1984 and 2004 …
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It also highlighted the positive impacts on employment, including job creation beyond the mine site - for every job at a mine, a further six are supported. Of the mine workforce, in-country employees make up 95%.
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A first in the fight against illegal sand mining. Although the central focus of the operation was illegal gold mining, it also targeted illegal sand mining in the Gambia, with raids in several locations in the Kombo and south coastal …
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State support was needed by the mines in enforcing legislation and administration because Africans were not willing to accept mine labour and mostly underground work. The reluctance of African labourers to work in the …
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Patrick Sitwayi, 57, lives in Upper Mcambalala and has silicosis from working in the gold mines for 22 years. Photographer Thom Pierce has been covering the miners. Thom Pierce hide caption
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At the same time, according to the World Bank, investment in new technologies has the potential to improve the working conditions of miners (see also Geenen and Radley, 2014), …
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impacts from gold mining activities is well known, the nature ... how responsible gold mining companies, working in partnership with governments, civil society and other stakeholders, can
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communities. Mining of natural resources in whatever way is damaging to the environment and has severe impacts on local mining communities. A mining community is a community or town …
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Dodd-Frank 1502 must be fully implemented, not abandoned, and strengthened with livelihood projects and other support to mining communities. As often occurs in places where black markets are disrupted by reform, Congo's …
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mine work include, for example, silicosis and TB in gold and platinum mines; pneumoconiosis in coal mines; asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma in diamond mines; cancers and …
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It pollutes water and land with mercury and cyanide, endangering the health of people and ecosystems. Producing gold for one wedding ring alone generates 20 tons of waste. Poisoned Waters. Gold mining can have devastating effects on …
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An estimated 100 million people worldwide rely on small-scale mining to support their families and communities, the second largest workforce to agriculture. These gold mines can be hazardous places, with miners working in structurally …
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Our 2022 work, Gold and Climate Change: Adaptation and Resilience, looks at the other main category of climate-related risks – that is, the potential physical hazards and impacts caused by a changing climate and how they might affect …
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In the early-to-mid 20 th century, in areas where mining dominated, it was common-place to have hospitals dedicated solely to treating the ailments and injuries of miners. Mining, back then, was especially back …
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