livelihood vulnerability to mining in Zambia's Solwezi …
The sustainability of five livelihood assets (i.e., human, natural, social, physical, and financial) provides rural s protection against poverty, hunger, unemployment and enhances industrial growth, especially in mining districts (Baffour-Kyei et al., 2018).Zambia is endowed with minerals, such as gold, copper, manganese, cobalt, manganese, coal, nickel, …
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The current state of artisanal and small-scale mining in Zambia
Zambia's development trajectory has been shaped by mining. For close to a hundred years, the extraction of copper has dominated the economy. Without exception, the firms that have controlled the sector have been large-scale, mostly foreign – albeit with periods of national ownership – had access to huge capital outlays, and have focused ...
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Assessing Factors Influencing the Failure of Constituency Development
This study critically evaluates factors leading to the failure of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects within Zambia's education and health sectors, aiming to recommend effective ...
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Community Health Impacts of the Trident Copper Mine Project in
1. Introduction. The economy of Zambia depends heavily on the extraction of natural resources, particularly copper [].Trade-offs between economic development and potential positive or negative consequences on health and wellbeing resulting from these mining activities must be considered [].While mining of copper and other metals can contribute substantially to …
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Natural Resources Forum
This study examined the environmental and social effects of large-scale mining in Chingola, Zambia. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 164 residents living close to Zambia's largest open pit mine, key informants and desk analysis of secondary data.
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"Soil governance and the control of mining pollution in …
In Zambia, Mulenga (2022) pointed out that the Environmental Protection Fund, established by the Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015 to mitigate the adverse effects of mining, faces a ...
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The economic and social impact of mining-resources exploitation …
However, some serious cases apparently involving ministerial posts (Mines, Community Development, Health), have been unveiled these recent years. In fact, Zambia's …
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Copper mining and environmental challenges in …
This study examined the environmental and social effects of large-scale mining in Chingola, Zambia. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 164 residents living close to Zambia's largest open pit mine, key informants and …
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Assessing the effects of mining projects on child health in sub …
The African continent hosts many industrial mining projects, and many more are planned due to recent prospecting discoveries and increasing demand for various minerals to promote a low-carbon future. The extraction of natural resources in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) represents an opportunity for economic development but also poses a threat to population …
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The economic and social impact of mining-resources exploitation in Zambia
Environmental destruction from mining impacts society's health, income, and resilience to climate change, including negative effects on soil quality, air quality, groundwater resources, flora and ...
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Judicial Mandate in Safeguarding Environmental Rights from the …
1 Introduction. Mining in Zambia has been the fulcrum of the country's economic survival. The sector accounts for 70% of the country's Gross Domestic Product and employs over 300 000 people. 1 Given the abundance of mineral resources yet to be explored, the mining sector in Zambia has in recent times received massive large-scale investment, predominantly from …
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The effects of Mining on Health: Copper Mining in Zambia
Mining can be an engine and catalyst for economic growth, but often results in heavy metal releases, that could negatively impact human health. High levels of pollution may cause temporary illness, which in turn may cause lost work hours. Using regression analysis, this paper analyzed the impact of copper mining on health in Zambia. It further explored changes in …
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Community Health Impacts of the Trident Copper …
The application of a health impact assessment (HIA) for a large-scale copper mining project in rural Zambia triggered the long-term monitoring …
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MINING AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN ZAMBIA MEETING …
3.1 Mining and public health in Zambia Dr C Mwansa, Director of the Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Institute presented evidence on mining and public Health in Zambia. Mining serves as an integral part of development. Dr Mwansa noted that Zambian towns like Kitwe
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Challenging the myth of women's empowerment: Mining development …
This ethnographic study examines the experiences of workers in the mining town of Solwezi, Zambia. Women's stories offer insight into the lives of those excluded from the conventional women's economic empowerment narrative that has been widely adopted by the mining industry and what this means for their wellbeing and health.
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The economic and social impact of mining-resources exploitation in Zambia
After presenting a statistical summary of Zambia's economic and social profile (section 2), the article considers whether, in the post-privatisation context, the fiscal regime applied to mines has been responsive to the condition of 'ability to tax' (section 3) and how productive linkages have intended to be promoted through the so-called ...
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Exploring Kenneth David Kaunda's Legacy in Zambia: The …
This was particularly true for Zambia's mining sector, which was highly dependent on copper prices. As copper prices declined as a result of the global economic downturn, Zambia's mining sector also suffered, leading to a decrease in production and income. Secondly, Zambia's economy was also adversely impacted by dips in copper prices.
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from the Adverse Effects of Mining Activities in Zambia C
The protection of the environment from the effects of mining activities, though cardinal, has been a daunting task in Zambia. A polluted environment affects the rights of those who depend on a …
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The Impacts of Privatisation on Copperbelt Communities
15% of Zambia's 10.9 million people live on the Copperbelt, and of those, 79% live in urban areas ... and provision of amenities for health and education fell more and more to local government, rather than being supplied by the mines. ... Luanshya Mining was exempted in their Development Agreement from dredging
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INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF FDI ON ECONOMIC …
Zambia is among the developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa that has received significant amounts of FDI for development projects. Most of Zambia's FDI inflows has been in the mining, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, textiles, electrical, agriculture and health sectors. LITERATURE REVIEW
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Environmental impacts of mining in Zambia. Towards better …
In Zambia, the mining industry (mostly the copper smelters) contributes to over 98% of the country's SO 2 emissions. In the early 2000s, the total SO 2 emission was 346 700 ton/year (En - vironmental Council of Zambia 2008). Recent investments in mining activities are expected to yield increased SO 2 emissions because of several new copper ...
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The Influence of Environmental Pollution and Drought on the
In the past century, Zambia's mining industry has been the economy's main driver, and it has considerably contributed to economic and societal development (Choongo et al., 2020). As a heavy industry, mining is among the most polluting …
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Community Health Impacts of the Trident Copper Mine Project in
The application of a health impact assessment (HIA) for a large-scale copper mining project in rural Zambia triggered the long-term monitoring and evaluation of determinants of health and …
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(PDF) Judicial Mandate in Safeguarding Environmental Rights …
This paper is a review of environmental management compliance of the extractive industry; particularly mining in Zambia and the government's commitment to environmental protection in view of sustainable development .The main objective of this work was to review industrial compliance against Zambia's environmental legal regime for the period between 2009 and …
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Mines: The local wealth and health effects of mineral mining in
We assess health and wealth impacts of mineral mining using micro-data from about 800 mines in 44 developing countries. Gains in asset wealth (0.3 standard deviations) coexist with a higher incidence of health conditions linked to heavy metal toxicity: anemia among women (ten percentage points), and stunting in young children (five percentage points).
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When is compensation payable for breach of a stabilisation …
Review of African Political Economy, 2008. Poverty levels in Zambia are historically associated with development in the mining sector. As long as the sector was performing well and enjoying high international prices for copper, the revenues to government were high and the government could afford the provision of, for example, public health.
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Critical literature review on safety and health hazards as …
The article argues that safety and health hazards as operational risks that if remain unchecked, would affect productivity in the mining industry. Zambia is one of the nations that heavily depend ...
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Zambia Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
The World Bank has partnered with Zambia since 1955 to support the country's development projects including mining, infrastructure and health. ... Despite a growth deceleration in 2024 due to the devastating effects of the drought on agriculture and hydroelectricity generation, the economy is expected to rebound, with growth projected to ...
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10 Ways Mining Contributes to Zambia's GDP – Youth Village Zambia
Zambia is renowned for its rich mineral resources, particularly copper, which has played a pivotal role in the country's economic development. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Zambia's economy, significantly contributing to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Here are ten ways mining impacts Zambia's GDP and overall economic landscape.
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livelihood vulnerability to mining in Zambia's Solwezi …
The study was conducted in Solwezi district, the provincial headquarters of the North-Western Province of Zambia (Fig. 2). Solwezi is a rapidly expanding mining town with a highly uncontrolled urban development because of the ever-increasing demand for human settlements (i.e., housing).
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