Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) accounts for more than 50% of national gold production, contributing to sustainable livelihood and economic …

Abstract. The current discourse on small-scale mining in Zimbabwe has predominantly been a characterization of the current state of the sector. This paper focuses on the evolution of the sector ...

Rampant violence caused by machete-wielding gangs in the artisanal and small-scale mining casts doubt on the sustainability of anticipated socio-economic development hinged on gold production.

Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) has devastating impacts on the environment, such as deforestation, over-stripping of overburden, burning of bushes and use of harmful chemicals like mercury. These environmental impacts are a result of destructive mining, wasteful mineral extraction and processing practices and techniques …

It is now commonplace in Zimbabwe to associate artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) or chikorokoza (as it is popularly known locally) with livelihoods, survival and capital accumulation (see, for example Mawowa, 2013; Mkodzongi and Spiegel, 2020; Spiegel, 2014, 2015). With declines in formal employment opportunities, …

Violence has spiked in Zimbabwe's gold mining sector, costing hundreds of people their lives and triggering a police operation that led to the arrest of thousands. Media and government blame artisanal miners, who dig using little mechanisation and often without licences but are the country's main gold producers.

A Rapid Assessment of Gold Supply Chains and Financial Flows Linked to Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zimbabwe

Illegal, small-scale mining for gold in Zimbabwe has resulted in deforestation, land degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity in the area, making the problem worse.

A Golden Opportunity: Artisanal And Small-Scale Gold Mining In Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe, it is estimated that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) provides a direct livelihood for …

In artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) the toxic metal mercury is used for gold extraction. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess mercury concentrations in urine and blood and mercury-related symptoms of participants identifying themselves as miners from Kadoma and Shurugwi, Zimbabwe.

Mercury contamination associated with small-scale gold mining and processing represents a major environmental and human health concern in Eastern and Southern Africa. Approximately 200,000-300,000 persons are involved in small-scale gold mining activities in Tanzania and > 200,000 persons in Zimbabwe.

Small-scale mining plays a significant role in Zimbabwe's economy, providing livelihoods for numerous individuals and contributing to the country's mineral production. This article will explore the most popular small-scale mining equipment used in the Zimbabwean context. These equipment options enable miners to extract valuable …

The Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASSGM) Sector is registering a tremendous growth both in Zimbabwe and Africa. In Zimbabwe, this sector is benefiting directly and …

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Zimbabwe, rich in mineral resources such as gold, Lithium, platinum, chrome and diamonds, has seen a surge in mining operations, posing challenges for communities living near mining sites.

Small scale miners receive a major boost Zimbabwe A golden opportunity Artisanal and small scale gold. Small scale mining will be expected to operate within the framework of international best practices and sustainable development A total of $3 5 billion was sourced from fidelity printers and refineries for the purchase of machinery and various mining …

Zimbabwe's gold mining sector is targeting to raise production to 40 tonnes this year, up from 35.38 tonnes last year, an official said Tuesday.

The artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector is considered one of the most important sources of income for both rural and urban communities in Zimbabwe, particularly with diminished access to alternative opportunities.

It is now commonplace in Zimbabwe to associate artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) or chikorokoza (as it is popularly known locally) with livelihoods, …

PDF | On Jan 1, 2017, Lyman Mlambo and others published The contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to Zimbabwe's economic growth and development Zimbabwe Accountability and ...

This research paper seeks to outline and assess the social, economic, political and cultural barriers that women face thereby, hindering them from fully participating in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) in Zimbabwe. The mining sector is male dominated and over the years has faced many challenges that range from …

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People living and working in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) areas are frequently exposed to elemental mercury (Hg), which is used for gold extraction.

Small-scale miners in Zimbabwe want to boost their gold production to more than four tonnes per year and are lobbying for government support for the initiative, reports the New Zimbabwe. The ...

To improve the artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) sector in Zimbabwe through increased formalization, access to finance and markets, introduction to mercury free technologies and management of knowledge

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The new in-depth study 'Lessons Learned on managing the interface between the large-scale and artisanal and small-scale mining' includes case studies from 25 mines, operated by 15 gold mining companies covering 18 countries.

The small-scale gold mining sector contributes up to 12 percent of total exports cementing its position in prop (up) the country to achieve the President's vision of an upper-middle-income earner by …

It reveals both similarities and differences with the political economy of diamond mining in Zimbabwe, which has attracted greater attention from scholars and the human rights community. Artisanal gold mining in Totororo clearly provided significant survivalist livelihood opportunities.

In 2016, Zimbabwe's gold mining sector as a whole, consisting of both artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) and large-scale gold mining (LSGM), contributed 2.6% of gross domestic product (GDP), 18% of exports, 28% of mining output, and 1% of government revenues (royalties only) and employed 7.1% of the labor force. …