Even though large-scale extractive industries contribute significantly to revenues in mineral-
rich African countries, little is known about their effectiveness, and better approaches could …

The transition to a low-carbon economy will require an unprecedented change to the energy
system. The renewable and energy storage technologies that need to be built are …

This study presents an in-depth analysis of the economic policies and implications
surrounding artisanal gold mining, reframing the discussion from geographical specifics to a …

In summary, the study on sustainable development in the late 20th century aimed to balance
economic, social, and environmental factors in open-pit mining. The study found that while …

This study examines the political economy of decarbonization in eight countries over the
period 2000 to 2021/2022 that have already achieved a national net-zero transition. These …

Although a growing body of research emphasizes the role of women in artisanal and small-
scale mining (ASM) in develo** countries, gender inequality is still persistent in the sector …

Improved environmental management is key to several of the sustainable development
goals (SDGs). This paper focuses on the interaction between formalization of the Artisanal …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is increasingly damaging forest, land, and water
resources, and this occurrence is rapidly gaining the attention of interest groups across the …

This paper aims to examine methods of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Ghana,
map their perceived impacts on water resources, and analyse the implications of these …

Informal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) continues to grow globally, raising both
challenges and opportunities in terms of economic, social, and environmental impacts. The …