This paper presents fresh ideas on why, in sub-Saharan Africa, people choose to engage in
artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM)–low-tech, labour-intensive mineral extraction and …

The artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector–commonly described as low-tech, labor-
intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly …

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 …

This paper investigates the internal migration dynamics involving women from the Northern
part of Ghana to the South to engage in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM)–low-tech …

We used a systematic review to investigate research methods and participants in studies on
the socio-economic impacts of mining in Africa. We identified 170 peer-reviewed articles …

Abstract The Illegal Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (Galamsey)'Menace'in Ghana: Is a
Military-Style Approach the Answer? The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector …

Although a growing body of research emphasizes the role of women in artisanal and small-
scale mining (ASM) in developing countries, gender inequality is still persistent in the sector …

Due to the organisational logics and structures within artisanal and small-scale mining
(ASM)–low-tech, labour-intensive mineral extraction and processing–being male …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has often been touted as an employment-creation
avenue for millions of operators worldwide, including women. This employment-generation …

The proliferation of illegal mining in Ghana, coupled with its environmental impacts,
especially on water bodies has compelled the government to ban all artisanal small-scale …