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MAHAMA POLICY INTERVENTIONS TO PREVENT ILLEGAL MINING IN GHANA ? Establish a National Joint Action on Mining and Forestry to reclaim damaged lands. ? A Galamsey Rehabilitation Initiative to convert impacted lands into commercial crop production zones. ? Launch a #Atree4life project through which re-afforestation by young people will become an economically engaging ? Through a Blue Water Initiative, the Water Resources Commission and the Ghana Water Company will partner to clean impacted water bodies. ? Foster dialogue among all stakeholders, including miners, environmental groups, local communities, and the government. ? Establish district mining offices, staffed by Minerals Commission and EPA officers, in all mining areas to promote transparency and efficiency. ? Amend the Minerals and Mining Act to grant district mining offices a legal mandate to issue mining licenses. A decentralised licensing regime will increase the number of regulated small-scale mining companies and youth employment under the 24-hour economy policy. ? Ensure the active involvement of mining engineers and graduates from UMaT and UENR in the small-scale mining sector and provide guidance and support for best mining practices to create job opportunities. ? Enact a law protecting cocoa farms from mining. Ban the issuance of entry permits into forests and prohibit mining in water bodies. ? Include traditional leaders in granting mining licenses. Promote inclusivity and respect for all stakeholders. ? Regulate and strengthen regulatory institutions such as the Minerals Commission, EPA, Geological Survey Authority, and Natural Resources Universities. ? Undertake structural reform of the entire mining sector through re-categorisation into Small-scale, medium-scale, and large-scale sectors with tailored requirements. ? Enhance support systems for miners to access legal mining sites, fair markets, and financial services. ? Ensure Ghanaians operate Medium-scale operations without fear.

Tailings are byproducts of mines left behind after the ore is extracted. A combination of rock and water forming a sludgy mixture held up by large dams. Tailings ponds have a large footprint and pose significant risks. A poignant example of such failures occurred in Brazil in 2019 when one such dam was breached and released toxic materials over 290 hectares and tragically resulting in the loss of 270 lives, leading to a $10 billion fine for Vale S.A. To mitigate such risks, the industry is shifting tactics. Dry stack tailings is one such option. The process involves dewatering the tailings, making them less prone to spills if structural failures occur. This method also allows water to be reclaimed and reused in the mining process, reducing overall water consumption. Furthermore, dry stack tailings facilitate land reclamation as they can support vegetation more effectively than traditional ponds. Dry stack tailings are a promising solution. They involve more energy upfront but results in a much safer, more environmentally friendly option. Although we have mostly seen this method applied in smaller mines, the potential for scaling up dry stack tailings in larger operations is significant. As we continue to prioritize environmental safety and sustainability in mining, it's crucial for the industry to adopt such practices more broadly, ensuring safer and more responsible mineral extraction processes.

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The demand for construction-grade sand is growing at a tremendous rate and the world is expected to run out of this resource by 2050. Construction-grade sand, hereafter referred to as ‘sand’, can be found in (former) aquatic environments, such as rivers and is a provisioning ecosystem service. Even under controlled circumstances, the practice of extracting the sand from the riverbed and -banks impacts the environment. Unfortunately, many countries lack sand mining regulation policies and in combination with a high demand, this results in indiscriminate and illegal mining. To create effective policies for sustainable extraction of river sand, there is a need for both qualitative and quantitative data on the effects of river sand mining. This paper brings together the effects of river sand mining on the physical, biological, chemical, and anthropogenic environment through a systematic literature review. The effects found are widespread and often cumulative. In the physical environment, the primary effects are riverbed widening and lowering. In the biological environment, the overarching effect is a reduced biodiversity and stretches from the aquatic and shoreline flora and fauna to the whole floodplain area. The effects on the chemical environment are a reduced water, air and soil quality through pollution. The effects on the anthropogenic environment comprise of damaged infrastructure, bad working circumstances for workers, limited access to water and agricultural losses. The findings of this research emphasize the complexity and cascading nature of the effects of river sand mining, as well as the severity and urgency of the problem. Based on the effects found and the four environments, a set of guidelines are proposed at the end of this paper to be used for global agenda making regarding sustainable sand extraction. Future research should prioritise quantifying the observed effects and developing science-based policies for sustainable mining. #Sandextraction #Riverbeddegradation #Waterquality #Sedimentbudget #Biodiversity #Ecosystemservices

?????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ???? ???????????? ???? ??????????????????’?? ?????????? "No mining activity would be permissible within one km radius of critical tiger habitat (CTH), the supreme court said on wednesday 31.07.2024 as it halted all mining activities being undertaken around the Sariska Tiger reserve in Rajasthan." The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a complete ban on mining in Alwar, Rajasthan, after residents reported 85 unapproved mine leases near Sariska National Park. Previously, in 2014, NGT had banned mining within a kilometer of the park but saw little enforcement. The NGT has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Environment and other authorities, and also flagged the lack of environmental clearances for these mines. This ban follows earlier actions, including a 1991 Supreme Court directive and a 2005 state task force, which had not fully resolved the issues of illegal mining near protected areas. Rajasthan is a major marble producer, supplying 85% of India's marble, with exports to Italy, UAE and others . The Alwar-Sariska belt alone holds about 20 million tonnes of marble reserves. However, mining activities have significant ecological impacts, including blocking water channels and turning Aravalli habitats into wastelands. The marble slurry, which amounts to 5-6 million tonnes annually, cannot be treated or broken down. It harms soil, water quality, groundwater recharge, and aquatic life. During monsoons, it even contaminates water bodies and pollutes the air when dried. There are approximately 400 grinding plants in Alwar and Ramgarh, producing 15,000 metric tons of mineral powder daily with an annual turnover of ?800 crore. Following the NGT's recent ban, production is expected to drop to around 6,000 metric tons, possibly declining further. This has led plant operators to source raw materials from Jhiri, Makrana, and Rajsambhand, increasing their costs by approx. 2.5 times. Over 5,000 workers face uncertainty regarding their livelihoods now. Also each plant typically incurs a monthly electricity bill of ?5 lakh, totaling ?18 crore annually, and collectively pays ?90 crore in royalties. Additionally, plant owners contribute approximately ?40 crore in GST on their ?800 crore turnover. Article source- https://lnkd.in/guztbGnF and Rajasthan Patrika newspaper dated 31.07.24 ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ??????????!??

Nickel mining is booming on the forest frontier, and we've got the data to show it. Our new report finds that 75 Indonesian nickel concessions, or 23%, have cleared Production Forest (land set aside for forestry uses) without the legally required permit. At least seven nickel concessions have cleared Protection Forest, or land set aside to protect life and ecosystems, without the prior exemptions that would have made clearance legal. And 12 concessions have strip-mined within 100 meters of the ocean, a legally contested practice. This deforestation and pollution is entirely avoidable. As we've shown before, there are large areas of degraded land that have significant nickel deposits - which means we don't need to sacrifice native ecosystems for cars or other markets. What's more, new battery technologies mean that nickel may not even be needed to drive the EV revolution. On my recent visit to Indonesia, I had the chance to dive into these issues with my colleague Thea Parson, who's been working with civil society across the country to tackle it. We're taking testimonies from our local partners and going right to the auto and steel companies that buy it to talk to them how they can ensure the minerals going into their car are free of deforestation or coal use. The companies we meet with have come to understand the stakes, but we now need to escalate our efforts to drive them from comprehension to action. Mighty Earth's new report: https://lnkd.in/e8M69dzm Thanks Thea, report author Katie Y., geospatial analyst Jackson Harris, Kristin Danielle Urquiza, MPA and our friends at Satya Bumi!

Mining in Bhutan is possible due to the country’s rich deposits of minerals such as limestone, gypsum, coal, dolomite, and marble. While Bhutan has significant mineral resources, mining activities are tightly regulated by the government to protect the country's pristine environment. Here are some key factors and aspects of mining in Bhutan: 1. Mineral Resources in Bhutan Bhutan has several mineral deposits, including: - Limestone: Used for cement production. - Dolomite: Exported to neighboring countries, particularly India, and used in construction. - Gypsum: Used for construction and as a fertilizer. - Marble: Used in construction and decorative industries. - Coal: Mined in small quantities and used for domestic purposes. 2. Regulation of Mining The government of Bhutan strictly controls the mining sector. The primary regulatory body is the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, through the Department of Geology and Mines (DGM). Mining licenses are issued under strict conditions to minimize environmental damage. Some of the regulations include: - Sustainable Mining Practices: Mining companies are required to conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and follow sustainable mining practices. - Limited Scope of Mining: Due to Bhutan's focus on environmental conservation and sustainable development, the scope of mining is limited, and certain regions, particularly areas near cultural and religious sites, are off-limits. - Government Ownership: Most mining operations are controlled by state-owned enterprises, with some private players operating under strict government supervision. 3. Environmental Concerns Bhutan is known for its emphasis on environmental conservation and its Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy. Mining is seen as a potential threat to Bhutan’s environment due to: - Deforestation and Habitat Destruction: Mining operations can lead to deforestation, which threatens biodiversity. - Water Pollution: Improper disposal of mining waste can pollute rivers and water sources. - Soil Erosion: Mining activities can lead to soil degradation and erosion. To address these concerns, mining activities in Bhutan are closely monitored, and there are strict guidelines to ensure minimal environmental impact. However, there are ongoing debates in the country about balancing economic growth with environmental protection, particularly as demand for minerals grows in the region.

Odisha Records Highest Forest Land Diversion for Mining Odisha has recorded the highest volume of forest land diversion for mining and non-forestry purposes over the last five years, according to information shared with the Lok Sabha. From April 2019 to March 2024, the state diverted a staggering 7,680.78 hectares of forest land, the highest in the country, surpassing other states in the forest diversion chart. During this period, Odisha submitted 48 proposals for forest land diversion specifically for mining activities. Each of these proposals received approval, resulting in the significant conversion of forest areas to non-forestry uses under the Van (Sanrakhan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam Act, 1980. Following Odisha, Madhya Pradesh ranked second in forest land diversion for mining, with 21 proposals approved, covering an area of 3,406.63 hectares. This significant diversion of forest land in Odisha highlights the state’s pivotal role in India’s mining sector, raising important considerations about the balance between industrial development and environmental conservation.

How to Halt the Rape of the Mara Mining in the broad sense of the word, is an activity whereby a natural resource is depleted. If the resource is a mineral – oil, coal, ores, rocks, sand and so on – the matter is straightforward; eventually the resource will be exhausted. There is no sustainable mining. Sunshine, rain, wind (in other words: climate), soil and a given gene pool, together represent a natural resource. Such a resource may either be husbanded or mined. The aim of husbanding is to preserve the system for the future, to maintain it, to attempt to improve on it or at least prevent deterioration. Mining has no such concerns, its aim is extraction. The word farming in this context, is a neutral word: farming practices can be sustainable or they can be exploitative. The main idea of this article can be summarised in one statement: land use in the Maasai Mara is not sustainable, it is exploitative, and its amounts to mining. The Maasai Mara is all that land that lies roughly south of the Mau, west of the Loita Hills and the Rift Valley, east of the Siria Escarpment and north of the Tanzania border. Although dotted with numerous flat-topped round hills of various heights, it can be described as an inclined plain with its northern reaches at about 9,000 and its southern margin at about 5,000 feet of elevation. The land is dissected by two rivers and their tributaries: the Mara River, giving its name to the area, draining most of its parts, and the southern Ewaso Nyiro, draining the north-eastern quadrant. The soils of the Mara, derived from a turbulent geographical past, are varied, rich, fertile soils, interspersed with shallow much leached land; there are sandy vleis and there are large pockets of black cotton soil. The rainfall is good, generally reliable and well distributed, yet the many hills modify the climate in such a manner as to provide different microclimates. However overcast the mornings may be, the sun will shine on most days in some parts of the Mara. The winds, except at higher elevations and over Loita Plains, are not very strong. Not surprisingly, given the soil, the sunshine and the rain, the Mara is one of the lushest corners of Kenya. The vegetation cover until recently consisted of dense forests in the Mau, parts of the Loitas and many of the hilltops; otherwise forests were limited mostly to narrow ribbons along watercourses. Shrubs laced the hillsides and a great variety of grasses covered the plains. The fertility of the system was such that the Mara could carry the highest animal mass in Kenya and at the same time provide habitats for one of the greatest species variety of mammals in East Africa. The pre-colonial inhabitants of the Mara were in the main Dorobo – hunter-gatherers, living in the forests of the Mau – and the Maasai – who lived on the plains.

Are you a mining company that is looking for innovative ways to offset raw material costs by minimising the amount of waste you are sending to landfill? Makwande Group offers significant benefits to businesses by recovering used grinding media balls from mining and manufacturing operations. Our services contribute to market access through ESG compliance and the reduction of GHG emissions in the following ways: 1. Environmental Sustainability: Recovering and reusing grinding media balls reduces the need for new raw materials. Whilst this conserves natural resources, recycling used grinding media balls prevents valuable resources from ending up in landfills. 2. Cost Savings: Both manufacturers and users of the material can enjoy cost reductions related to the purchasing of raw material and the end of life treatment of used materials without compromising quality standards. 3. Enhanced ESG Compliance: Manufacturing new grinding media balls typically involves significant energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Recovering and reconditioning used grinding media balls consumes less energy compared to producing new ones. This is a pioneering example of a "Resource Recovery" business model in the Circular Economy. ? #resourceefficiency #circulareconomy #resourcerecovery #industrialsymbiosis #solutionsprovider ASPASA OFFICE Minerals Council South Africa Mandela Mining Precinct Women in Mining Business | WiMBIZ SA National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa The Innovation Hub Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Industrial Ecology and Circular Economy Professionals - IECEP UJ Mining Forum Women in mining UJ Wits Mining Institute Wits Mining Institute Nobantu A Mtimde South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)