(PDF) Human insecurities in gold mining: A systematic …

We address this gap by unraveling the insecurities arising from gold mining in Ghana based on a systematic literature review of empirical studies on mining impacts across multiple disciplines.

Time to normalise respect and remedy for Human …

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) – according to the Danish Institute for Human Rights, 90% of the SDG targets have direct linkages with human rights.1 So what is the current status of human rights in the mining sector? Evidence shows that more companies are integrating human rights issues in their public reporting.

Towards iron ore mining sustainability and low-carbon …

The findings strongly affirm the positive impact of the Human Development Index (HDI), revealing a 0.39 % short-term and 0.51 % long-term enhancement for each 1 % increase in HDI. ... Amid the imperatives of sustainable development, integrating iron ore mining efficiency into low-carbon transition strategies emerges as a strategic necessity ...

CHAPTER 8 MINERALS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

leapfrog the development process and the development of governance structures in short periods of 10 to 30 years.Chile,whose copper production accounts for 35% of world output,is now among the group of 'high human development'countries (ranked 39th by UNDP).3 Here,too,many of the rewards have been reaped locally:the mining capital of ...

Human health risk assessment due to mercury use in gold mining …

The anthropogenic toxic metal dissemination in surface water resources is a major ecological and public health concern at diverse scales, from the regional to the global scale (Kumar et al., 2023).In recent decades, gold mining expanded from its historical core (South Africa, United States, Canada, Australia and Russia) into a wide range of new gold mining …

(PDF) Sustainable Development in Mining …

There is a significant role for the mining and minerals industry to play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a global level, through supplying the raw materials needed for ...

Growing human rights focus in due diligence for …

With concerns about human rights in the artisanal mining sectors of countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo – where much of the world's cobalt is mined – lenders to mining projects ...

Displacement Due to Mining in Jharkhand

Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Displacement Due to Mining in Jharkhand" by M. Areeparampil. ... Development-induced displacement (DID) has been a contentious issue linked to development today. ... Journal of Human Rights and Social Work. 2022;

Investments in the Development of Human Capital of Mining …

The problem areas of the development of human capital in the mining industry are identified. The actual forms of investment in the development of human capital in the mining industry are identified.

Human Rights and International Mining Disputes

To meet the responsibility to respect human rights, all businesses should have in place policies appropriate to their size and circumstances, human rights due diligence (HRDD) processes to ...

Understanding the impacts of mining on local environments …

By working with communities in mining areas, Odell and Fernández are gaining a sense of the burden that mining minerals needed for the clean energy transition is placing on local …

Human Right-based Understanding of Mining-Induced …

and human rights theory and social perspectives and providing multiple case studies across the globe. In doing so, this essay demonstrated that MIDR violates numerous human rights. KEYWORDS: mining, displacement, communities, human rights violations Introduction The current economic development has given rise to a substantially greater magnitude of

Financing human rights due diligence in mining projects

DOI link for Financing human rights due diligence in mining projects. Financing human rights due diligence in mining projects. By Motoko Aizawa, Daniela C. dos Santos, Sara L. Seck. Book Mining and Sustainable Development. Click here to navigate to parent product. Edition 1st Edition. First Published 2018. Imprint Routledge. Pages 24. eBook ...

Mining – Environmental and Social Challenges

Environmental Challenges Due to Mining – Breach of Waste Storage from Tailings Ponds. ... agricultural plots and other human developments – according to research forest fragmentation reduces biodiversity by 13 to 75% and damages key ecosystem functions by decreasing biomass and altering nutrient cycles. 2. Rainfall runoff from disturbed ...

Current trends in addressing environmental and social …

The increasing number of mining sector and supply chain initiatives goes hand in hand with growing sector-specic and cross-sectoral regulation in certain jurisdictions, as well as with the development of soft laws by international organisations such as the UN and the OECD. The concept of supply chain due diligence to safeguard against human

(PDF) Human insecurities in gold mining: A systematic …

This state-focused definition of security changed with the call for a people-centered definition in the 1993 and 1994 Human Development Reports of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP, 1994, 1993). ... (naturally occurring radioactive particles that may come to the surface due to mining and pose lung cancer risks) were examined but not ...

The socio-ecological impacts of mining on the well-being of …

Mining on Indigenous lands affects people's well-being and the relationship between themselves and their lands. Indigenous peoples' sociocultural and spiritual connections to their lands are symbolised in bush food, totems, ceremonial objects, sacred names, and kinship systems representing various provisioning and cultural Ecosystem Services (ES).

Human Developments Are Destroying Animal Habitats

Of the many aspects of human development, the following facts highlight the backlashes faced by animals. This is done to clear lands for mining, oil extraction, road construction, railway track laying, agricultural land area expansion, and increasing land space for industrialization and urbanization. ... Due to exposure to dumped plastics ...

The Role of Financing in the Development of Human …

The global economy is undergoing significant changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. The benefits and costs of integration, global supply and distribution chains are being transformed into more local ones. The events of the last period were reflected in the processes of human capital development in mining companies.

The socio-ecological impacts of mining on the well-being of …

This review aims to address the gaps in current knowledge for understanding the impacts of mining, not just on the environment but also on people living in mining landscapes, …

Mining beyond earth for sustainable development: Will …

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [1] provided clear direction that the world must aim to tread a more economically, socially and environmentally sustainable path.The agenda is focused on improving the quality of life for everyone on Earth through ending poverty, reducing income inequalities between countries, and protecting our environment [1].

Unveiling the development trends of environmental and human …

Unveiling the development trends of environmental and human health concerns for pesticides: Integrating an intelligent approach and data mining across diverse databases. ... There are many types of pesticides in practical use. Moreover, new products are under continuous development due to resistance in insects and other pests. Thus, ...

Coal mining-induced displacement and its impact on human development

Hence, the land acquisition initiated for the development projects resulted not only in the permanent loss of livelihood but has also negatively impacted the achievement in human development among the tribes. This chapter examines, first, the impact of mining-induced displacement on human development among the rural tribal s of Odisha.

Human Rights Due Diligence in Mineral Supply Chains: …

Human Rights Due Diligence in Mineral Supply Chains: International Developments and Chinese Efforts by Jannick Saegert and Gregor Grossman; September 2018 Smartphones, electric vehicles and wind turbines all have one thing in com- ... break the link between human rights violations and mining, China is a crucial player which

Mining industry and sustainable development: time for change

To be successful, mining projects will need to find better ways to link with local communities, may be through serious participation in to social development, enhanced respect …

Cascading impacts of global metal mining on climate change and human

The elements of the vector Δ x r indicate the economic losses of each region enabled by the primary inputs of region r.The elements of the vector Δ E r represent the environmental or human health impact reduction enabled by the primary inputs of region r.. 2.3. Data sources. In this study, eight categories of metals (including copper, lead, nickel, zinc, iron, cobalt, lithium, and …

Mining and sustainable development goals in Africa

Mining is a transformational development partner. Mining has the broadest and most profound impact on mankind and the environment of any industry (Haddaway et al., 2019). Mining companies are at the heart of the global resource supply chain and supply natural resources such as metals and minerals to feed the world's hunger for advancement.

Due diligence obligations to prevent harm from minerals …

The European Commission has set up a dedicated portal to support companies adhere to the new requirements called "Due diligence ready!" with tools, training, materials and information and is available in seven languages (English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish). The EU Regulation applies to EU importers of these minerals and metals originating from …

Deforestation Causes and Impacts due to Mining, Dam …

Deforestation due to human activities such as mining and dam building has significant environmental, ecological, and social impacts, affecting ecosystems, biodiversity, forests, and indigenous communities. These large-scale activities disrupt natural systems and pose substantial risks to sustainable development. Below is a comprehensive analysis of the …

Chhattisgarh Mining Crisis Forces Elephants Into Deadly Human …

Chhattisgarh's forests are the latest site of human-elephant conflict as coal mining operations expand and wildlife habitats shrink. The State reported over 80 elephant deaths in the past six years, of which 13 died due to electrocution in 2024. ... because of the fragmentation of elephant habitats owing to mining and linear development ...

Human health risk assessment due to mercury use in gold mining …

In this sense, it is important that mining companies are inspected and trace metal levels are measured along the river at regular intervals (Varol et al., 2021). At the same time, the risks to human health due to exposure to toxic metals in water through ingestion and dermal contact are evaluated (Varol and Tokatlı, 2023).

Evidence of the impacts of metal mining and the …

Restoration of Degraded Lands and Alternatives in Artisanal Mining …

Mining activities are recognized as drivers of environmental and socio-economics problems in the DRC (Otamonga and Poté 2020).The mining industry is developing widely throughout the national territory of the DRC, both inside and outside protected areas, with extremely limited control possibilities (Tchoumba et al. 2021).The illegal exploitation of mineral …

Human Rights in the Mining & Metals Industry …

Human Rights in the Mining & Metals IndustryOverview, Management Approach and Issues 1 F OREWORD ICMM's view is that respect for human rights is a key aspect of sustainable development. One of the principles adopted by our Council of CEO's in 2003 was that members should "uphold fundamental human rights and respect customs, cultures and ...

Guidance for Disclosure on Human Rights Due Diligence …

———————— Guidance for Disclosure on Human Rights Due Diligence in Mining Sector Procurement 1 Acknowledgements This guidance was written by Jeff Geipel and Tatiana Alarcon of the Mining Shared Value (MSV) ... Metals and Sustainable Development, International Council on Mining and Metals, Mining Association of Canada, Global ...

The contribution of the mining sector to socioeconomic and …

Many low and middle-income mineral-rich countries have experienced strong growth for a decade or longer, propelled by a rapid expansion of their mineral exports and a .