challenges that are presented by mining activities in Under the Land Sector, the Mining and Minerals policy such communities. aims at improving the delivery of land registration and Based on findings, the study makes the following other land-related services to the general public by recommendations: The study revealed that there were ...

A joint draft report by the World Economic Forum, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network …

Of the twenty-three (23) communities within Bomi Hills, seventeen (17) communities were covered in the research study and three (3) communities in Louisiana, Careysburg, Montserrado County, were ...

Throughout the fieldwork, we observed that many people in mining communities particularly the youth, have become frustrated, and have accepted it to be the norm when mining companies degrade or pollute the environment. ... the challenges confronting the implementation of environmental policies in the gold mining sector …

Challenge 3: Technology & Innovation - Embracing the Digital Future. Advancements in AI, data science, automation, and blockchain offer immense potential for the mining industries, improving efficiency, optimizing operations, and enhancing decision-making. However, successful integration and user adoption remain crucial challenges.

The most important point, Zorrilla says in an interview with Mongabay, is to stop mining before it starts. Carlos Zorrilla is a leader in what locals say is the longest …

The paper aims identify the main topics of CSR in the mining sector using Twitter. •. The results show the CSR debate is increasingly growing in developing countries. •. The debate is mainly centered on the impact of mining industries on the land. •. Many stakeholders advocate for more environmental responsibility.

This paper thus provides an in-depth case study into some of the most difficult and contentious debates facing the mining industry today. It is clear that …

Abstract. The number of English language learners and limited English proficient students has grown exponentially in the United States over the past decades. Given the huge cultural and linguistic diversity among them, educating this population of students remains a challenge for teachers. This paper aims to review the types of challenges that ...

By working with communities in mining areas, Odell and Fernández are gaining a sense of the burden that mining minerals needed for the clean energy transition is placing on local populations, and the types of conflicts that arise when water sources …

Mining is extremely important to the economy of Ghana and a major contributor to its GDP and the mining sector creates employment for many people. However, there are also many adverse effects of mining, as outlined here. The health impacts of mining on surrounding communities include increased risk of malaria, skin …

Mining's interaction with local communities has changed over time.With the dramatic decline in the costs of transporting bulk materials and the emergence of multinational …

Mining communities, both established and emerging, bear the brunt of the cumulative impacts associated with resource projects and their subsequent closure. As …

Mining activities often lead to environmental problems, such as destroying wildlife habitats and contaminating water and land resources, as well as various socioeconomic …

This contamination negatively impacts biodiversity and poses possible health risks to nearby communities. An often-overlooked challenge linked to increased moisture is precipitation-induced fog and potential for icing and freezing on roads in operations across the northern U.S. and Canada. ... Confronting mining's risks with electric skies ...

Key Insights. Rate of decline of employment: 35% in 12 years (2018 - 2030) 92% in 32 years (2018 – 2050) 2018-2030: • Average of 638 workers exiting. employment per year. NB: Job losses projections extrapolated from amount of employees per mine at time of SLP publication and estimated year of closure per mine.

Balancing effective environmental governance with the extraction of mineral resources is a major challenge confronting governments, mining companies and local communities. Mining activities bring variety of actors whose interest may stand opposed. Environmental governance mediates not only between the opposing interests but also …

Mining and community development 201 cases in-migration and resettlement. For some communities, particularly with no history of mining, taking advantage of the benefits …

1. Introduction. Large-scale mining projects inevitably have widespread impacts on local societies and ecologies. Because of their close relationships to the land, water, and resources therein, and their marginalized social and economic positions, Indigenous peoples living in current or former settler colonies are particularly vulnerable …

By Minnie Degawan Now, four months into the worldwide crisis brought about by COVID 19, the situation of Indigenous Peoples is slowly coming to light with the dissemination of reports from different Indigenous organizations. Indigenous Peoples are facing particularly challenging times due to some basic facts including the susceptibility …

Zimbabwe has not been spared from the destruction of wetlands primarily because of human activity. In Zimbabwe wetlands cover 3% of the area (11 717.4km2). Of the available wetlands a meagre 21% are stable while 18 % are severely degraded and 61% moderately degraded. Zimbabwe has designated seven wetland sites of international …

Mining and Metals: Trends, Challenges and the Way Forward. Download PDF. This report examines key industry trends including the shift towards renewable …

2. Challenges in the mining sector 3. Illegal/Informal Mining 4. Unrest in mining communities 5. Rehabilitation of Old Mining Sites 6. Challenges in the petroleum sector 7. Fuel and Gas Pipelines 8. Rail infrastructure 9. Implementation of the renewable energy programme 10. Energy Transition Readiness 11. Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) 12. …

This annual conference drew people from different mining communities in West Africa to deliberate and find solutions to the common challenges that are confronting mining activities in the region. ... "The challenges faced by these mining host communities need urgent resolutions. There is a need for collaboration with security …

The aim was to improve understanding of the challenges faced by artisanal and small-scale mining communities, and to devise policy initiatives to increase the security and well being of these people. The Centre for Development Studies at the University of Swansea was awarded the first phase of the project but encountered …

1. Introduction. Finding alternative sources of essential minerals required for the development and implementation of green technology has gained prominence in the wake of the worldwide drive for sustainable development and the transition towards a low-carbon economy(Yin et al., 2023).The mining sector now faces both new possibilities …

Abstract. Several socio-economic activities such as construction, farming, gas flaring, oil exploration and transportation have affected the physical environment in Nigeria. These activities ...

It is the basis for local level decision making in agriculture, health care, food preparation, education, music, arts, crafts, natural resource management and a host of other activities in communities (Mabawonku, 2005). Indigenous knowledge provides a basis for problem-solving strategies for communities.

The above scenario sets a clear justification for convening Alternative Mining Indabas as open platforms for mining affected communities to discuss the impacts of mining on their livelihoods, rights and environment with the government and the mining companies. ... Other challenges confronting the mining industry include political uncertainty ...

The CSM is aimed at creating jobs, improving livelihoods in mining communities; improving the working condition of mine operators and minimizing environmental degradation that has been associated with SSM for decades.24 In addition, the MLNR and the MC in collaboration with the Attorney General's Department have enacted the …