The Minamata Convention mandates formalization of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to reduce mercury emissions and releases. In this article, we review the reasons why previous attempts to do this have largely failed, outline miner-centric approaches that are more likely to succeed, and estimate the likely costs of such approaches. We argue that …
view more20181210 · Abstract Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in the Amazonian countries has undergone important technological improvements in recent decades. Nevertheless, this type of mining is largely associated with the use of rudimentary, low-tech and often manual methods, with inefficient gold recovery.
view more2020528 · The present study was conducted in four districts with active artisanal and small-scale gold mines in the four regions where gold deposits are found: Ibanda (Western region), Mubende (Central region), Amudat (Karamoja region) and Busia (Eastern region) as shown in Figure 1. Some mining sites were located close to the shores of Lake Victoria.
view more200661 · This paper critiques contemporary research and policy approaches taken toward the analysis and abatement of mercury pollution in the small-scale gold mining sector. Unmonitored releases of mercury from gold amalgamation have caused considerable environmental contamination and human health complications in rural reaches of sub …
view moreCo-authors Deborah Dewey Professor of Paediatrics and Community Health Sciences , University of Calgary Sospatro Ngallaba Senior Lecturer Namanya Basinda Lecturer of Community Health Anja Benshaul-Tolonen Assistant Professor, Barnard College Sheana Bull Colorado School of Public Health Jeremiah Seni (MD, M.Med, Ph.D) Catholic …
view more202154 · 2020 State of the Artisanal and Small Scale Mining Sector The 2020 State of the ASM Sector Report builds on the analysis from the 2019 Report to close further data gaps in the ASM sector. The 2020 Report uses the Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG8): “promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and …
view more2016111 · Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) occurs in over 70 countries ( Telmer and Veiga, 2009) and is the largest anthropogenic source of mercury (Hg) in the environment ( UNEP, 2013 ). In the Brazilian Amazon alone, 2000–3000 tons of Hg has been released into the environment since the 1970s ( Malm, 1998, Pfeiffer et al., 1993 ).
view more200661 · Abstract This paper critiques contemporary research and policy approaches taken toward the analysis and abatement of mercury pollution in the small-scale gold mining sector. Unmonitored releases of mercury from gold amalgamation have caused considerable environmental contamination and human health complications in rural reaches of sub …
view more6 · 2024 Global Forum on Artisanal & Small-Scale Gold Mining Highlight Reel Watch on Sharing knowledge and building partnerships
view more202261 · The global demand for gold and copper has intensified tensions between formal mining (mostly Large-Scale) and informal mining (mostly Artisanal and Small-Scale) in key mining corridors of Peru. The formalization of ASM producers through an Exploitation Contract (EC) was devised as the main policy instrument towards resolving such tensions ...
view moreBased on over 30 years' experiences in design, production and service of crushing and s
GET QUOTE