Implications of Artisanal Mining on Food Security: A Survey of Selected Counties in Kenya

Achuora, John; Arasa, Robert; Okello, Cornelius

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“…According to the survey, underground mining is the most common method of mining in this area. Similar results were obtained in other studies in Kenyan where the majority of miners (38.1%) work underground (Achuora et al, 2020). According to the research findings, amalgamation with mercury is the most popular gold extraction procedure, with 97.6% of respondents highly liking this method.…”

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“…Despite the fact that 68.1% of respondents believe that regulations assist formalization, they also believe that they are not being properly implemented at the moment. Most miners, according to (Achuora et al, 2020). lack appropriate knowledge and skills in best mining practices, and current regulatory mechanisms are ineffective.…”

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“…The preponderance of the environmental damage caused by ASGM is the result of unsustainable mining technologies. Despite substantial health effects, underground mining is the most widespread method in the Lolgorian mining area (Achuora et al, 2020;Anderson, 1991). The environmental performance and sustainability of underground mining indicate considerable negative environmental implications (Asamoah et al, 2017).…”

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Assessing Social and Environmental Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Practices in Lolgorian, Kenya

Tampushi

Onyari

Muthama

2022

EUR J SUSTAIN DEV RES

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The environmental implications of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) practices have significantly grown, particularly on environment, socio, and livelihoods of the mining communities. The study aims to investigates the environmental and socioeconomic consequences of these practices. A survey research design including primary data as well as a random sample process were employed in the study. A total of 250 questionnaires were distributed to randomly selection respondents across the artisanal mining and processing areas. The statistical package for social sciences version 26.0 was used to analyze the data, which included frequency distribution tables, pie charts, bar graphs, percentages, regression, and correlation analyses. According to the data, 97% of gold miners use the mercury amalgamation process, 95.5% operate illegally, and 94.3% do not conduct environmental impact assessments for their mining activities. In terms of ASGM formalization, 68.1% say that poor governance has had an influence on the process, hampered sustainable practices and operations. According to the data, 91.4% of respondents strongly agreed that ASGM provides livelihoods for both women and children, while 73.1% strongly felt that ASGM is more profitable than other forms of livelihoods. The total health implications of hazardous chemical exposure linked with ASGM activities are that 75.5% are aware of major health consequences. Unfortunately, 83.2% of individuals surveyed said they continued to burn amalgam without protective equipment. The environmental implications of ASGM operations have significantly grown, particularly in terms of forest destruction and soil and water contamination (60.4%). The data from model fitting revealed that, at p=0.05, trends, practices, and governance structures were statistically significant with independent variables (X1, X2, X3, and X4) in predicting ASGM environmental sustainability. According to the data, Nagelkerke=0.198, or about 20% of the variance in mining operations in the ASGM sector, may be attributed to the four independent variables. According to the findings of the study, ASGM's current practices and governance structures have a major influence on the sector's environmental sustainability. The study suggests that ASGM formalization be accelerated and decentralized, and that governance mechanisms be operationalized in order to improve miners' skills and knowledge through education and socioeconomic development. Promoting miners' self-regulation is also essential for ensuring environmental sustainability.

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Section: Preference Of Mining Methodssupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Effectiveness Of the Regulations In Management Of Chemicals ...mentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Assessing Social and Environmental Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Practices in Lolgorian, Kenya

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Muthama

2022

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Implications of Artisanal Mining on Food Security: A Survey of Selected Counties in Kenya

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Assessing Social and Environmental Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Practices in Lolgorian, Kenya

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