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'Grey' and illegal mining, in conjunction with associated money-laundering, are growing apace, and in some Sub-Saharan countries, have become entrenched. Efforts to thwart 'grey' and illicit mining, and thereby to help retain Africa's minerals wealth on the continent, are failing – and may also violate international trade agreements.
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Artisanal small-scale mining remains a concern to many mineral-rich countries in the developing world. In Ghana, a significant number of those engaged in the sector are operating illegally. The ubiquity of the illegal mining sector has posed a policy challenge to the government, and high-handed measures to curb the problem have failed. This study …
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THE CHALLENGES OF ILLEGAL MINING Although "illegal mining" has no universal definition, INTERPOL defines it as an umbrella term covering both illegal extraction and trade of minerals, including the illegal use of toxic chemicals (such as cyanide and mercury) in mining activities. Illegal mining has evolved into an endemic and
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chain, work in synergy to facilitate illegal gold mining activity. Some semi-mechanized mining companies, suspected of corruption, fraud, and environmental crimes generate social tensions and potentially inject more gold in the illegal supply chain at the expense of countries economies.
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The South African Human Rights Commission estimates that there are between 8000 and 30 000 illegal miners operating in South Africa. According to the Chamber of Mines, roughly between 5% and 10% of South Africa's annual gold production stems from illegal mining.The conditions in which illegal mining occurs have been …
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The programme introduces students to the fundamental science which underpins the understanding of the whole of the catchment water cycle, including ecosystem functioning and the water quality and quantity requirements of various user groups (e.g. domestic, agriculture, industry, mining, etc.).
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Illegal mining poses a plethora of detrimental consequences that extend far beyond mere environmental degradation. The unregulated extraction of valuable minerals and resources not only ravages delicate ecosystems but also fuels corruption, exacerbates social unrest, and undermines sustainable development efforts.
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Illegal mining is defined locally (Ghanaian context) as mining operations in which miners without a license have no concessions of their own operate uncontrollably within concessions of large-scale mining companies or in areas prohibited for mining (Aryee, 2003; Hilson et al., 2013).
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Section 23C of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act) 1957, empowers the State Governments to frame rules to prevent illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals and for the purposes connected therewith.
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Illegal mining significantly hinders development owing to the loss of state revenue, land degradation through toxic contamination and pollution caused by mud and sediments, air and noise pollution, and the destruction of biodiversity, including natural flora, fauna, and aquatic species. ... This changes the public perspective on the concept of ...
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the mining sector in Africa being the second largest gold producer apart from South Africa, the 3rd largest producer of aluminium metal and manganese ore and produces appreciable amount of bauxite and diamond. However, the sector has not been without challenges especially illegal mining. Illegal mining popularly called galamsey has been
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In many countries, there is significant overlap between illegal logging and illegal gold mining. Criminal networks often use land cleared by illegal logging operations to establish illegal mining activities where they use mercury to search for raw minerals, like gold. Mercury pollutes nearby water sources, poisoning wildlife and local drinking ...
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