This report is one of three synthesis documents produced via an integrated assessment (IA)
that aims to increase understanding of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in …

This article is one of three synthesis reports resulting from an integrated assessment (IA) of
artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. Given the complexities that involve …

Africa is on the verge of a mining boom. We review the environmental threats from African
mining development, including habitat alteration, infrastructure expansion, human migration …

Farming is the major economic activity of the people in the Asutifi-North District of Ghana
however, farmers in this District are mainly characterized by small-farm holdings of less than …

Abstract There is no Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system for the mining sector in
Cameroon, and miners are exposed to numerous health and safety risks inherent from …

Forest utilization makes a significant economic contribution to the livelihoods of rural
households, especially those living in developing countries. This study was conducted to …

It has been reported that persistent cyanide pollution occurs in artisanal small-scale gold
mining (ASGM)-affected catchment areas in Burkina Faso. In the present study, the logistic …

The urgent demand for appropriate mitigation of the activities of Artisanal and Small-scale
Miners in Africa has become necessary in view of the immense contribution of the mining …

A new model of small-scale mineral exploitation is being driven by Asian investors in East
Cameroon and may be representative of trends elsewhere in Africa. The mines employ …

This chapter discusses how the research was designed focusing more on the methods
employed to collect and analyze the data. The research methodology employed in the study …