Urban mining versus Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): An interrogation of their contribution to sustainable livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa

Moyo, Thandazile; Chitaka, Takunda Y.; Lotter, Aysha; Schenck, Rinie; Petersen, Jochen

doi:10.1016/j.exis.2022.101173

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“…The main finding associated with this is that the AS miners avoid formalising their operations because of the costs associated with the effort. This agrees with results from other parts of the world where ASM is rife and is mainly practiced by poor individuals (Moyo et al, 2022). The relation between lack of capital and other factors associated with lack of capital is illustrated in Figure 2.…”

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A Framework for the Africanisation of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector of South Africa to Improve Sector Formalisation Outcomes

Coangae,

Barnes

2023

Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (Indonesian Journal of Comm

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Attempts to formalise artisanal and small-scale miners (AS miners) have failed in most areas where illegal ASM occurs. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of Africanisation in promoting the formalisation of the ASM sector of South Africa. Due to the acute lack of employment and other challenges associated with ASM, it is important to ensure that the sector is properly formalised to allow communities benefits fully whilst minimising any negative impacts emerging from ASM. Data for this qualitative exploratory research was collected using semi-structured questionnaires from 15 participants. Thematic analysis of the data collected revealed several themes that suggest that considering some tenets of Africanisation can improve formalisation outcomes. These tenets include collectivism and the Ubuntu philosophy. This approach, which has not been actively pursued in previous formalisation initiatives, is a rival to capitalism. This is because the broader community will be the target for the formalisation attempts, not individuals. Adopting the recommendation advanced in this study will allow responsible authorities to manage mineral flows, and environmental damage, as well as to effectively monitor the activities of the AS miners. This study presents a new framework for governing the ASM sector. This framework, which is based on Africanisation, is believed to help address some of the challenges brought about by the neo-colonial aspect of capitalism. Africanisation challenges capitalism because it is concerned with uplifting entire communities, not individuals. This makes community engagement integral to the formalisation of the ASM sector.

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A Framework for the Africanisation of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector of South Africa to Improve Sector Formalisation Outcomes

Coangae,

Barnes

2023

Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (Indonesian Journal of Comm

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“…PCB-44 and PCB-18 were strongly correlated with r value = 0.877 at p>0.01. PCB-153 was also correlated with PCB-138 (r=0.697; p>0.01) which is similar to Naert et al (2006) that found a high correlation coefficient between PCB-153 and PCB-138. In all, no statistical differences were (p>0.05) were observed in the samples.…”

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“…In Nigeria, some children have been seen wandering about dumpsites where they and other scavengers have direct contact with PCB contaminated soil and water. Contact with contaminants may result to dermal complications and digestion could cause endocrine disruption (Moyo et al, 2022). Growing evidence based report linked endocrine disruption to negative health effects, but the cause and effect relationship is still unknown.…”

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Determination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Pcbs) Levels in the Soil and Water From Electronic Waste Dumpsite at Alaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

Ayoola,

Enwemiwe,

Oluwagbemi

et al. 2023

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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may occur in the environment at high levels capable of threating human health. PCB levels in the water and soil of electronic waste dumpsite in Alaba, Lagos was evaluated to capture the public health status. Six (6) samples comprised of three (3) water and soil samples were randomly collected. The soil and water samples were extracted using USEPA methods and analyzed with Gas Chromatography Electron Capture Detector (GC-ECD) for detection of PCBs. Results show that nineteen (19) PCBs congeners were present in both water and soil samples including PCB – 1, 5, 18, 31, 44, 52, 66, 87, 101, 110, 138, 141, 151, 153, 170, 180, 183, 187 and 206. PCB-1 was highest (2.28 ± 1.85 µg/L) and PCB-206 (0.01 ± 0.02 µg/L) lowest in water samples. PCB level in water samples exceeded the tolerable levels for PCBs in portal water systems (0.5 µg/L). The concentration of PCB -44 in soil samples was highest (6.36 mg/kg) and PCB-180 was lowest (0.00 mg/kg). The differences between PCB levels in soil and water were not significant (p>0.05). Hazard index for the water sample for adults and children was greater than 1 showing no carcinogenic effects. Cumulative cancer risk due to PCBs in water was below 1.0 x 10-4 and shows no cancer risk. Therefore, electronic waste deposition and PCB levels in soil and the water in this location should be regularly checked in order to avoid the disruption of endocrine system in aquatic organisms and wildlife.

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Urban mining versus Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): An interrogation of their contribution to sustainable livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa

Cited by 2 publications

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A Framework for the Africanisation of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector of South Africa to Improve Sector Formalisation Outcomes

A Framework for the Africanisation of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector of South Africa to Improve Sector Formalisation Outcomes

Determination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Pcbs) Levels in the Soil and Water From Electronic Waste Dumpsite at Alaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

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