Politics from the Pits: Artisanal Gold Mining, Politics and …

11 Saunders, 'Crisis, Capital, Compromise'; R. Saunders, 'Geologies of Power: Blood Diamonds, Security Politics and Zimbabwe's Troubled Transition', Journal of Contemporary African Studies, 32, 3 (2014), pp. 378–94; T. Nyamunda and P. Mukwambo, 'The State and the Bloody Diamond Rush in Chiadzwa: Unpacking the Contesting Interests in the Development of …

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Gold

The gold sector appears well placed as inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions support the gold price in the short term; however, pending interest-rate hikes may put downward pressure on prices through to 2026.

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State as resource, mediator and performer: understanding

State as resource, mediator and performer: understanding the local and global politics of gold mining in Kyrgyzstan. Asel Doolot and John Heathershaw. Central Asian Survey, 2015, vol. 34, issue 1, 93-109 . Abstract: The inability of the state to maintain security and the rule of law for the purposes of foreign direct investment and industrial production is often taken as a sign of its …

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Formalization of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is an i mportant economic activity in many rural areas, with a long tradition in Colombia. High rates of informality undermine governance, security, and legal ... Over and above the public policy context per se, the politics surrounding the mining sector raises a difficult conundrum for reform. While ...

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The Importance Of Politics In Mining

When evaluating a gold mining company, the natural question that arises when comparing mining reserves is: How much gold can you find? ... By considering the complex interplay between politics, economics, and mining operations, investors can make more informed decisions and navigate the challenges of the gold mining industry. Tweet. Telegram. Tags.

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The anatomy of a gold-rush: Politics, uncertainty and the …

Numerous ngoro groups in and around Kwekwe, such as the infamous Maketo Brothers, frequent gold-rich mining regions in search of lucrative opportunities. 5 When there is a lucrative gold rush, the "brothers" run protection syndicates, charge "protection fees" to successful miners, and, amongst other activities, provide foot soldiers for ...

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Gold Mining

The gold commodity frontier: A fresh perspective on change and diversity in the global gold mining economy. Boris Verbrugge, Sara Geenen, in The Extractive Industries and Society, 2019. 1 Introduction. In recent decades, gold mining has not only expanded into increasingly remote corners of the globe, but has arguably become more diverse than ever before. In some parts of …

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Underground Politics: Gold Mining and State-Making in …

How Colombian mining communities navigate state power in a context of criminalization and political neglect In the Chocó rainforests of Colombia, local and settler miners turn to gold as a means to get by and get ahead on the margins of capitalism. They eke out livelihoods while worrying about the declining richness of subsoils, their heightened persecution by state troops, …

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South Africa

South Africa - Gold Mining, Economy, History: Prospectors established in 1886 the existence of a belt of gold-bearing reefs 40 miles (60 km) wide centered on present-day Johannesburg. The rapid growth of the gold …

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'Illegal' gold mining and the everyday in post-apartheid …

Review of African Political Economy Volume 49, 2022 - Issue 173. Journal homepage. 954 Views 1 CrossRef citations to date ... This paper examines unregulated gold-mining activities prevalent at disused mines and decommissioned shafts at operating mines in post-apartheid South Africa. This kind of mining is deemed illegal by the government since ...

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In the Wake of Coup, Gold Mining Boom Is Ravaging …

Reaching Bhamo, a town on the banks of the Irrawaddy, Myanmar's longest river, he began mining gold and earning $4 per day. He uses a generator-powered pump to suction up sediment, then sends it through a sluice tray before adding mercury — which he handles barehanded — to extract gold. ... political, and environmental implications ...

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Global trends in gold mining: Towards quantifying …

The mining and production of gold is indeed an ancient human tradition and presently occurs all over the world (Butterman and Amey, 2005).The history of gold mining is commonly associated with both positive and negative social, political, economic and environmental impacts (e.g. Ali, 2006; Corte and Coulston, 1998; Müezzinoğlu, 2003).In …

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Underground Politics: Gold Mining and State-Making in …

How Colombian mining communities navigate state power in a context of criminalization and political neglectIn the Choc rainforests of Colombia, local and settler miners turn to gold as a means to get by and get ahead on the margins of capitalism. They eke out livelihoods while worrying about the declining richness of subsoils, their heightened …

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Resisting Extractivism: Peruvian Gold, Everyday Violence, …

Through an ethnographic and systematic comparison of four gold-mining conflicts in Peru, Resisting Extractivism presents a vivid account of subtle and routine forms of violence, analyzing how meaning-making practices render certain types of damage and suffering noticeable while occluding others. The book thus builds a theory of violence from ...

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The outbreak of artisanal and small-small gold mining …

institutions are weakened by politics for political triumphs. The local authorities collaborate and embrace illegal mining activities for economic gains while the local communities perceived illegal mining as a last resort to circumventing dispossession by state institutions and foreign mining conglomerates of their share of the mineral wealth.

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The social and economic contribution of gold mining

Prior to that she taught in the Political Studies Department of Auckland University, New Zealand. From April 2009 until April 2017, Ms. Clark was ... Gold mining is, by nature, a multi-year business, involving high capital outlays upfront, long lead times and uncertain returns. Even though 2020 was a year of

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The Politics And Policies Of Gold Mining

Discover the intricate web of politics and policies surrounding gold mining in this comprehensive overview. Learn about the environmental impact, human rights issues, economic implications, government regulations, international agreements, and the influence of local communities.

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GOLD, POLITICS AND VIOLENCE: ARTISANAL GOLD …

gold, politics and violence: artisanal gold mining in kwekwe city, 1980-2022 by tilda nkomo 2433013 thesis submitted in fulfilment of the partial requirements of the master of arts degree in history university of the witwatersrand department of history supervisors: prof. muchaparara musemwa and dr dineo skosana

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Gold digging and the politics of time: Changing timescapes …

With the global commodities boom of the last two decades, gold mining has become a central economic sector in many African countries. Artisanal mineral production represents, in many senses, the troubling aspect of this evolution: governments, non-governmental organizations, and the academic community have increasingly directed their attention to the …

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The Politics of Mining and Trading of Gold in Sudan: …

Land, Commodification and Conflict in Sudan, James Currey, 2014, p. 51-76. 4 The Politics of Mining and Trading of Gold in Sudan: Challenges of Corruption and Lack of Transparency The Geological Research Authority of Sudan (GRAS) estimated that every week between 50 and 100 kilograms of extracted gold are sent to Khartoum for black market sale ...

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