1111· About nine million Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) workers in Africa and people living near ASGM activities are highly exposed to geogenic and anthropogenic potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Despite the hazards and risks posed by ASGM being well characterized, coordinated multidisciplinary environmental characterization with combined …
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20241015· The use of mercury, often combined with cyanide, is common in gold processing at artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) sites in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). These methods cause severe chemical pollution, harming the environment, wildlife, and human health. This article provides an overview of the trends and impacts of chemical pollution from ASGM …
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20151126· Data on 2015 incomplete *2012 total gold export proceeds US$2.2 billions 5-Jan-16 21 of 35 3- Contribution of artisanal gold mining activities to employment . A one million individuals involved in artisanal- small scale gold mining and extraction . Another 4 million of family dependents benefit from mined gold revenues .
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The protests in al-Fida’a and El Ibeidiya were just the latest in a long list of similar manifestations of deep anxiety among local communities adversely affected by the uncontrolled use of mercury and cyanide in Sudan’s sprawling Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector and worried about the encroachment of production companies, both local and foreign, on the areas …
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202432· Mercury (Hg) pollution remains an environmental global concern due to its non-degradable and toxic nature. Natural and anthropogenic …
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Eastern Equatoria, along with the region historically known as Central Equatoria, contains some of the most important and best-known sites for artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM). Some estimates put the number of miners at 60,000 working at 80 different locations in the area, including Nanaknak, Lauro (Didinga Hills), Napotpot, and Namurnyang. Locals primarily use …
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It can support sustainable mining practices. Conclusion: Towards Sustainable Mining Practices South Sudan’s mining sector has a promising future. With …
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The Meyas Sand Gold Project, located in northern Sudan, has the potential to be a valuable large, long-life gold mine for Perseus. Perseus acquired Meyas …
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2016613· Overview This document is part of a WHO technical series on artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) and health developed in …
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2025326· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) makes up the majority of the gold that Sudan produces, most of which ends up in the UAE, …
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Sudan’s mineral potential remains vastly untapped. The secession of South Sudan brought about disparity in both the countries’ economies. Three …
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Since gold extraction by artisanal and small-scale gold mining does not require much finance or advanced technology, it suited unskilled workers and many young people found their way into …
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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) occurs in around eighty countries and accounts directly for some fifteen to twenty million livelihoods. It accounts for around one fifth of newly-mined gold production.
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2024129· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) poses a significant global threat due to mercury emissions and resulting health hazards. This study focuses on assessing these risks in the Abu Hamad ASGM community in Sudan. Utilizing the Mercury Analyzer 3000 (NIC), analyses of twelve soil samples (including one tailings sample) and seven water samples …
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2025326· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) makes up the majority of the gold that Sudan produces, most of which ends up in the UAE, …
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20241015· The use of mercury, often combined with cyanide, is common in gold processing at artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) sites in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). These methods cause severe chemical pollution, harming the environment, wildlife, and human health. This article provides an overview of the trends and impacts of chemical pollution from ASGM …
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It can support sustainable mining practices. Conclusion: Towards Sustainable Mining Practices South Sudan’s mining sector has a promising future. With …
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Driven by low barriers to entry, strong gold prices and high poverty levels, Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) is one of the fastest growing rural livelihoods in many developing countries. The great majority of ASGM occurs outside of legal frameworks and the sector is a source of major environmental, social, human rights and governance concerns. In seeking …
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Since gold extraction by artisanal and small-scale gold mining does not require much finance or advanced technology, it suited unskilled workers and many young people found their way into the new business.
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202541· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) makes up the majority of the gold that Sudan produces, most of which ends up in the UAE, either directly or indirectly via neighbouring countries including Chad, Egypt, Eritrea and South Sudan. The UAE and Egypt have significant influence and support opposing parties to the civil war.
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31· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is the world’s largest source of anthropogenic mercury emissions and releases. These have devastating consequences for miners'' health and the
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Mercury releases to air, water and land from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) are estimated to be over 2000 tonnes each year (UNEP Global Mercury Assessment ). It is the sector demanding the largest quantity of mercury, with …
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3. Blue Nile State Located in eastern Sudan, Blue Nile State is known for its mineral wealth, including gold. This region has become an important source of …
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2016613· Overview This document is part of a WHO technical series on artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) and health developed in …
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3. Blue Nile State Located in eastern Sudan, Blue Nile State is known for its mineral wealth, including gold. This region has become an important source of gold due to its rich geological formations. The mines here often involve small-scale, artisanal operations, although there are efforts to introduce more modern, large-scale mining techniques.
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Since gold extraction by artisanal and small-scale gold mining does not require much finance or advanced technology, it suited unskilled workers and many young people found their way into the new business.
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Sudan’s gold rush began around 2008-09 and saw the country’s declared gold production increase steeply from 10 tons in 2008 to 32 tons by 2010, to a peak of 107.3 tons by 2017.1 Based on the Ministry of Minerals’ statistics, an average of 80% of Sudan gold production during this growth period is delivered by the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector …
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2025520· Despite the economic and political significance of gold and its export revenues, an estimated 50% of Sudan’s gold production is smuggled abroad according to official …
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