This paper explains how formalizing and supporting artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM)–
low-tech, labor-intensive mineral processing and extraction–would help governments in sub …

Barite is a non-metallic mineral which is simply barium sulfate (BaSO 4) and is largely used
by the oil and gas industry as a weighting agent in drilling mud during drilling operations …

Owing to the growing inability of the state to provide employment for citizens globally, SME
growth now appeals to many people as the solution to employment generation and by …

This paper reflects critically on efforts made to formalize artisanal and small-scale mining
(ASM)–low-tech, labour-intensive mineral extraction and processing–in Mozambique …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the role of small and medium-scale
enterprises (SMEs) as a catalyst to all things good in great economies; however, sadly …

The demand for sustainable development goals and the absence of systematic development
and organised exploration for gold has prompted this study to integrate magnetic and …

The exploration and mining of Nigerian barite are primarily by artisanal and small-scale
miners (ASM) whose operations are characterized by poor productivity. As a result, the …

The study examined some physical and chemical characteristics of soils in an unmonitored
mining community in southwestern Nigeria. This study aimed at determining if the active …

Mining Co-operatives wield significant influence over the mining sector. These organizations
have been getting increasing importance to support diggers through initiatives and policies …

Despite its importance for sustainable development, strategies for regulating artisanal and
small-scale mining (ASM) in Africa are often maladapted to local contexts. In this article, we …