The scope of this paper covers the mining industry in general and its entire value chain (exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting and refining). However, by the nature of the topic, artisanal and small-scale mining have been mostly excluded from the analysis, considering the historical low degree of technological specialization in ...

Industries and Sustainable Value Chains in Africa." Disclaimer: The findings and views expressed in this paper are not necessarily that of the organisations affiliated. Keywords: Ghana,Small-Scale Mining,mining,gold, I. Introduction. Artisanal gold mining has a long history in Ghana, hence the colonial name of Ghana – The Gold Coast.

A much more likely scenario is that concerns around the 'sustainability', transparency and ethics of supply chains for minerals (and perhaps even their scale and reliability) used in low-carbon technologies will spawn a new wave of large-scale (presumably, typically foreign-owned) mining operations, much like what is currently …

Small-scale mining by the artisanal and small-scale mining sector (ASM) has expanded rapidly in Ghana. More than 60% of the total mining labor force is in this sector. The ASM in 2014 produced about 34% of exported gold (compared to 9% in 2000) making it a major sector of the Ghanaian economy and an important source of livelihood …

In many developing countries, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is largely a poverty-driven activity which plays an important economic role. It is estimated that in the order of 13 million people in about 30 countries are directly engaged in small-scale mining, a significant proportion of whom are women and children.

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has experienced explosive growth in recent years due to the rising value of mineral prices and the increasing difficulty of earning a living from agriculture and other rural activities. An estimated 40.5 million people were directly engaged in ASM in 2017, up from 30 million in

Global Trends in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): A review of key numbers and issues IGF and IIED recently launched this report highlighting how rising mineral prices and the struggle to earn a …

Women play a great role in the production value chain of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper provides a systematic literature review (SLR) of published peer-reviewed journal articles on women in ASM with main focus on participation in ASM production value chain, socio-economic and health impact of …

The traceability system helps mines keep records at every step of the mine value chain. A growing demand for responsible sourcing. There is an increasing international demand from consumers, downstream small-scale mining supply chain actors, and regulators for due diligence in the gold supply chain.

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) dominates the mining sector where more than 1.2 million rural communities and urban youth are employed (CIRDI-SUMM, 2019). In Ethiopia, as it is in the whole world, artisanal and small-scale mining is an industry of the poor where a large number of unskilled and semi-

We recognise that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a source of employment and income generation in many countries, and we support helping legitimate ASM operations to be as responsible as possible. ... Due to the link between child labour and ASM, we support efforts to establish greater transparency in the value chain and undertake ...

Table 1: Themes, Value Chain Stage, Topics, Indicators and Information Source 28 Table 2: Theme Scores 32 Table 3: Value Chain Stage Scores 32 Table 4: Topic Score 33 Table 5: Indicator Scores 35 Table 6: Performance of the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Sector 39 Table 7: Question Scores 44

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ranges from informal individual miners earning a subsistence livelihood to more formal and regulated small-scale entities producing minerals commercially. ASM provides a livelihood for about 40 million people, with an additional 150 million individuals across more than 80 countries depending on the sector ...

28 Journal of Public Administration and Development Alternatives Vol. 6 No. 1 July 2021. GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS OF SMALL-SCALE ARTISANAL GOLD MINING. IN ZIMBABWE. PM Hlungwani. Marondera ...

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) is mineral extraction by individuals, cooperatives, or small companies with minimal capital investment and with much use of manual labour. ASM is an important rural and peri-urban livelihood. ASM is also a dangerous workplace and for many a poverty trap where health risks are many and human rights are few.

Traceability is a new form of value chain governance that aims to lend credibility to production through information generation mechanisms of a ... According to the Law for the Formalization and Promotion of Small-Scale Mining and Artisanal Mining (Law Nº27651), artisanal and small-scale metal miners' daily production must not exceed 25 …

Artisanal and small-scale mining ... This research project sought to document value chains and make targeted recommendations on how to improve the economic performance of the diverse sector. The research found, in 2015, an estimated 800,000 Kenyans (1.7% of population) were dependant on the ASM sector, which …

New technologies are providing platforms for this; one such example is TRACR, which uses blockchain to develop a provenance guarantee in the diamond supply chain. 65 Linking small-scale miners …

Mining is one of the oldest economic activities of mankind. Within this activity, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is one of the most studied sectors due to its high level of ...

15 April 2024, Lusaka, Zambia — An international event is taking place in Lusaka, Zambia this week, which is aimed at improving practices in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) of Development Minerals.These are minerals such as construction materials, industrial minerals and semi-precious stones the mining of which support the …

The mining sector in Ethiopia remains underdeveloped, constituting less than 1% of the GDP. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a significant source of employment for over 1.2 million people, primarily in rural communities and among urban youth. This study seeks to understand challenges and opportunities for the ASM sector …

Stronger value chains are vital for artisanal small-scale mining. Lusaka, Zambia, 15th April 2024: An international event is taking place in Lusaka, Zambia this …

TABLE 1: THEME, VALUE CHAIN STAGE, TOPIC, INDICATOR AND INFORMATION SOURCE. TH ININ INSTNT AND RNANC RIW: STINNAIR ARIL 201 viii Value Chain Stage (5) ... In-country Interview (121) B2.3 Artisanal and small-scale mining voice representation 1 0 1 C. Institutional Capacity and Effectiveness C2, Sector management and intra …

Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining In Kakamega And Migori Counties An Assessment Of The Participation Of Women Artisanal And Small-scale Miners In The Gold Mining Value Chain. This research paper forms part of the activities under the project that the World Bank through its EGPS program funded Association of Women in Energy and …

The Forum on Sustainable and Inclusive Mineral Value Chains enables participants to share knowledge and innovations in artisanal and small-scale mining, on …

value chains (often on the margin of legality) mean that many mining communities remain in poverty, and the sector continues to use mercury as the primary mechanism of gold extraction. For artisanal and small-scale gold miners, mercury amalgamation provides a simple and inexpensive solution to recover gold. The process entails combining mercury

Ghana. According to a 2015 study commissioned by Ghana EITI, over 1300 registered small-scale mining groups are engaged in the mining of gold, diamonds and industrial minerals across the country. The study provides an overview of ASM in Ghana, with information on the legal framework, payments streams and economic contribution of …

The mapping also considered the initiatives in place to address risks in the cobalt value chain. This includes initiatives to improve working practices related to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: the multi-stakeholder action platform Fair Cobalt Alliance (FCA) and the ASM Cobalt Framework developed ...

In every continent, with the exception of Antarctica, gold mining takes place usually in remote and underdeveloped locations with minimal infrastructure or alternative kinds of economic activity (World Gold Council, 2021).According to Cossa et al. (), artisanal and small-scale mining occurs in about 124 countries: 49 countries in Africa, 35 …