Sources and pollution assessment of trace elements in soils of some selected mining areas of southwestern Ghana

Kazapoe, Raymond Webrah; Amuah, Ebenezer Ebo Yahans; Dankwa, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.eti.2022.102329

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“…While upholding established standards and regulations offers a sense of order and protection, conflicting interpretations, competition for resources, and tensions with authorities can all contribute to discord within and between communities. This aligns with findings from [40] and [41], who identified similar dynamics in other resource-rich regions. Politics reflected local government involvement in South Kalimantan's traditional diamond mining, encompassing strict regulations, monitoring activities, tax collection, healthcare provision, wealth management, and diamond sales facilitation, positively associated with conflict.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Empirical evidence further underscores this delicate dance. Studies conducted in artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities in Ghana [40] and artisanal diamond mining in Sierra Leone [41] reveal how competition for dwindling resources, coupled with conflicting expectations from governments and traditional authorities, can lead to violent land disputes, resource sabotage, and even physical confrontations.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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From Glimmer to Grind: Unveiling the Conflict Potential beneath South Kalimantan's Diamonds

Rochgiyanti,

Arisanty,

Rajiani

et al. 2024

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This study delves into the intricate social dynamics beneath South Kalimantan's traditional diamond mines, revealing a potential for conflict amidst the promise of economic uplift. Going beyond conventional economic and environmental perspectives, the research employs Galtung's Conflict Theory, examining the interplay of attitudes, behaviours, norms, values, and political influences. By adopting this nuanced approach, the study unveils hidden fault lines within these communities, providing a comprehensive understanding of how diverse factors converge to create discord. The consequences of unaddressed conflict include shattered livelihoods, environmental degradation, and fractured communities. The study employs rigorous quantitative methods to empower stakeholders in proactive conflict management, including questionnaires and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with data from 400 respondents. The findings underscore the significant roles of behaviours, attitudes, norms, and politics in fueling tension, with values demonstrating surprisingly less direct influence. This insight is a roadmap for conflict prevention and sustainable development, allowing stakeholders to tailor interventions based on specific conflict-driving factors. The study urges a shift from reactive to proactive measures, envisioning a future where prosperity continues to glimmer and communities thrive in harmony, free from conflict.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

From Glimmer to Grind: Unveiling the Conflict Potential beneath South Kalimantan's Diamonds

Rochgiyanti,

Arisanty,

Rajiani

et al. 2024

Preprint

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“…Estudios identificaron dos obstáculos en el uso seguro del agua en la industria minera la primera la falta de restricciones existentes y un marco regulatorio deficiente. Además, sugiere enfoques distintos para la gran minería y la minería en pequeña escala, para hacer cumplir el uso del agua y aplicar técnicas de tratamiento y restauración (KAZAPOE; AMUAH; ABDIWALI; DANKWA et al, 2023). Un modelo de convivencia exitosa entre una empresa minera formal y mineros artesanales formalizados, han minimizado los impactos ambientales en los recursos hídricos en la cuenca baja del rio Nechi Colombia (TARRA;…”

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Amazônia: tópicos atuais em ambiente, saúde e educação - Volume 3

2023

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A Amazônia é hoje uma das regiões mais ricas em biodiversidade do planeta, e território de pesquisa em diversas áreas de conhecimento. Diante disto, esta obra agrega estudos realizados por professores, estudantes e pesquisadores, e se constitui em um espaço de construção crítica e científica do conhecimento. Resulta, também, de movimentos interinstitucionais e de ações de incentivo à pesquisa que congregam pesquisadores das mais diversas áreas do conhecimento e de diferentes Instituições de Educação Superior públicas e privadas de abrangência nacional e internacional. O Objetivo desta obra, é divulgar novos saberes sobre a região, e integrar uma rede de pesquisadores e instituições e estimular a formação continuada dos profissionais da educação, por meio da produção e socialização de conhecimentos das diversas áreas do Saberes. Portanto, a obra reflete o valor da educação continuada, incentivando a formação constante por meio do compartilhamento de perspectivas e descobertas das várias áreas de conhecimento representadas. Agradecemos a todos os autores pelo empenho, disponibilidade e dedicação para o desenvolvimento e conclusão dessa obra. Esperamos também que esta obra sirva de instrumento didático-pedagógico para estudantes, professores dos diversos níveis de ensino em seus trabalhos e demais interessados pela temática.

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“…Rapid population expansion, industrialisation, and urbanization all worsen this scenario by increasing demand for and pressure on mineral resources [48]. The delicate ecological systems' equilibrium, including the biotic and abiotic components of the environment, are altered by mining operations [49]. Land, soils, and water are contaminated and degraded due to gold mining [28,29,[50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57].…”

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Comparative Assessment of Seasonal Variations in the Quality of Surface Water and Its Associated Health Hazards in Gold Mining Areas of Osun State, South-West Nigeria

Awogbami¹,

Solomon²,

Sawyerr³

et al. 2023

Adv Environ Eng Res

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Industrial and urban development are contributing to an increase in global environmental degradation. Therefore, the release of heavy metals from mining-related operations into surface water is harmful to human health. But as anthropogenic influences on the environment grow, surface water characteristics are also alter, impacting aquatic creatures. In order to analyze the acceptability of the surface water in the gold mining area for drinking and irrigation uses, different quality water assessment methodologies were incorporated in this research. In light of this, the purpose of the current study is to comprehend how the hydrogeochemistry and appropriateness of surface water for drinking and irrigation vary every month. The study employed standardized analytical techniques. According to APHA recommendations, all sampling, conservation, transportation, and analysis were completed (2012). All collected samples were transported to the study lab while being kept in an icebox to prevent the degradation of the organic components. As a result, the study is focused on the contamination level in the surface water for a year. Overall, the study highlights important pollutants impacting surface water quality as it passes through Osun State's gold mining regions. Finally, it has been determined that the following criteria are crucial for the stretch of this research season: DO, Hardness, Turbidity, Chloride, Potassium, Nitrate, Lead, TSS, Cadmium, Chromium, Sulphate, Manganese, Mercury, and Arsenic. Most of the physicochemical variables examined in this study fell within their corresponding standard limits. Based on the results of this study, the appropriate constituted authority is encouraged to continuously monitor and assess surface water quality suitability for drinking, domestic, and irrigation purposes by keeping track of the effects of water contaminants and detecting any changes in the water quality. To safeguard and maintain groundwater quality and public health, it is advised that appropriate regulatory policies and water treatment procedures be employed in the area. Additionally, it is proposed that when enhancing water quality and investigating the sustainable use of water resources, surface water pollution should be taken into consideration.

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Sources and pollution assessment of trace elements in soils of some selected mining areas of southwestern Ghana

Cited by 20 publications

References 29 publications

From Glimmer to Grind: Unveiling the Conflict Potential beneath South Kalimantan's Diamonds

From Glimmer to Grind: Unveiling the Conflict Potential beneath South Kalimantan's Diamonds

Amazônia: tópicos atuais em ambiente, saúde e educação - Volume 3

Comparative Assessment of Seasonal Variations in the Quality of Surface Water and Its Associated Health Hazards in Gold Mining Areas of Osun State, South-West Nigeria

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