This paper investigates whether the benefits assumed to flow from the formalization of the
artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in developing countries actually materialize in …

Mining has been blamed globally for harmful and impoverishing effects. Most countries are
rich sources of gemstone, yet there is very little development, since miners, and those …

High-elevation tropical grasslands in South America are vital for sustaining the livelihoods of
indigenous communities, particularly in the Central Andes where herding of both wild and …

Mining activities are usually associated with negative outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to
identify and assess these outcomes by the mining company to achieve proper management …

En el presente artículo se realiza una revisión detallada de los retos para la explotación
sostenible de esmeraldas en Colombia, identificando los efectos socioeconómicos y …

Mining operations pose a significant threat to biodiversity and the livelihood of community
people. Residents living near the mining sites must adjust to the changes brought about by …

Does the western liberal model of development really work for all? It is certainly true that
some oil-rich countries (such as Norway and Malaysia) have had faster rates of economic …

This thesis reiterates that mining communities in Zimbabwe experience 'poverty in the midst
of plenty'. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has been widely regarded as a pivotal off …

This research aimed at investigating Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM) in Zambia can
play a big role in enhancing sustainable livelihoods in local and surrounding communities …

Soapstone is a soft soapy rock that comes in a variety of colors due to leaching of different
minerals across them. It is used in making sculpture, cooking pots and in structural …