Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Mining Sector in Kenya has been necessitated by the need to integrate environmental, social, planning, safety, health and human rights considerations in mineral development activities. This ... 1999 and Regulations 11 to 17 of the Environmental …
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An Audit of Environmental Impact Assessments for Mining Projects in Kenya
"The aim of the audit was to determine whether the mining project environmental impact assessments (EIAs) in Kenya are undertaken according to international best practice. A sample of 50 EIA reports for the 2007–2016 period was evaluated using 18 criteria in the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) guidelines. The findings showed that only two …
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Impact of gold mining on the environment and human …
3. Environmental impacts and health issues During peak mining periods, up to 20 000 people invade the district from outside. This has devastating effects on health and environment. Artisan mining in the district conforms to neither mining laws nor regulations governing mining operations and environmental management.
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Full List of Biggest Mining Companies in Kenya
Challenges Facing the Mining Sector in Kenya. Despite its potential, Kenya's mining industry faces several obstacles: Regulatory Challenges: Complex licensing processes and inconsistent enforcement of mining laws deter investors. Environmental Concerns: Mining operations can lead to deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction. Data Gaps: Limited …
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Mining Impacts on Society: A Case Study of Taita Taveta …
rich with mineral resources including Kenya and in this case, the study area which is in Taita Taveta County. Studies in Taita, have mainly dwelt on political economy, and recently re-search on socio-economic and environmental impacts on women was conducted in Kisagau mining zone in Taita Taveta County the mining area including pros-
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Environmental implications of high metal content in …
Union (Conesa et al. 2006). The environmental effects of titanium mining depend on the methods used to obtain TiO 2 and pure titanium metal. The two main methods used are the sulphate and chloride processes (Zhang et al. 2011), and they produce acidic waste which causes environmental problems whether the waste is dumped on land or discharged ...
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A STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF …
impacts because the discussions in the literature on impacts of gypsum mining on the environment are site specific and lack in details. The study sought to establish the impact of gypsum mining on livelihoods, landscape, water quality and particulate matter concentration in Kajiado County.
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Impact of mining on environment: A case study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya
Research on the impacts of mining on the environment was conducted on nine purposive selected mining sites in Kamtonga and Mkuki, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The FOLCHI method was adopted to quantify the environmental impact of mining activities in gemstone mining sites. The affected environment surrounding the pits was broken down into three components such as …
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The impact of mining on sustainable practices and the …
Study done by Ogola, Mitullah and Omulo (2002) illustrated the rampant environmental impacts from gold mining in Kenya. The environmental consequences of gold mining in the Migori district came to the light when fish and other organisms in the ecosystem were reported to be dying in the Kuja and Migori rivers as a result of heavy metal poisoning.
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(PDF) Impact of Gold Mining on the Environment and Human Health…
Impact of Gold Mining on the Environment and Human Health: A Case Study in the Migori Gold Belt, Kenya. June 2002; ... Kenya, revealed that the concentrations of heavy metals, mainly Hg, Pb and As ...
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Environmental and health problems associated with …
To allow safe mining processes, there should be precautionary steps such as reha-bilitation of the mines, use of personal protective equipment and education on the dangers of exposure to toxic …
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Impact of mining on environment: A case study of …
environment is still abused in Kenya, as a result, the country has lost forest cover due to mining activities. This study recommends that relevant administration
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Kenya’s Mineral Landscape: A Review of the Mining …
Kenya's future development of the mining sector will be influenced by environmental impact and the adoption of sustainable mining techniques. Given the rising number of international mining firms promising to decarbonize and achieve net zero goals, the mining sector should develop practical approaches to tackle environmental issues in their ...
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An audit of environmental impact assessments for mining projects in Kenya
Environmental Impacts of Mining Activities: Emphasis on Mitigation and Remedial Measures. Springer, Berlin. ... L., Douven, W., and Leentvaar, J. 2009. The doing and un-doing of public participation during environmental impact assessments in Kenya. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, vol. 27, ...
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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
The development of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Guidelines for the Mining Sector in Kenya has been necessitated by the need to integrate environmental, social, …
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(PDF) Gold Mining Industry and Its Implications on the …
In view of the above, the study sought to assess the impact of the gold mining methods on the environment in Kakamega South subcounty. The study adopted a descriptive survey designand employed ...
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(PDF) Social and Environmental Impacts of Gold …
In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country's GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This …
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IMPACTS OF FLUORSPAR MINING ON THE PHYSICAL …
The research is based on the Impacts of mining fluorspar on the physical environment at Kimwarer Area, Kerio Valley Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya. Therefore this study has been carried out to establish environmental impacts of fluorite …
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AN ASSESSMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF RIVER SAND MINING …
Environmental Impact of Sand mining: A Case study in the River catchments of Vembanad Lake, Southwest India. Thiruvananthapuram: Sreedharan, S. and Damodaran, P. (2011). Environmental Impact Assessment of Sand Mining from the small catchment rivers in the Southwest Coast of India: A case study. Stebbins, M. (2006).
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Impact of mining on environment: A case study …
Research on the impacts of mining on the environment was conducted on nine purposive selected mining sites in Kamtonga and Mkuki, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The FOLCHI method was adopted to quantify the environmental …
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An audit of environmental impact assessments for mining projects in Kenya
The aim of the audit was to determine whether the mining project environmental impact assessments (EIAs) in Kenya are undertaken according to international best practice. A sample of 50 EIA reports for the 2007–2016 period was evaluated using 18 criteria in the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) guidelines. The findings showed that only two criteria were …
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Mining impact on communities' livelihoods: A case …
AIMS Environmental Science Volume 7, Issue 3, 286–301. Keywords: impact; livelihoods; mining; poverty; wealth 1. Introduction Mining is a major economic activity in Taita Taveta County (TTC) [1]. Research done on mining in TTC, concentrated on the political economy of the mining area, associated with conflicts
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF MINING: A STUDY …
Kenya ranks third largest producer of soda ash and seventh producer of fluorspar in the world. Export statistics indicate a constantly growing sector making mining as the next economic frontier. The sector consists artisanal and large-scale …
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Impacts of Sand Mining on the Environment in …
Impacts ofSand Mining on the Environment in Mjanaheri-Ngomeni Areas ofMagarini division, Kenya Abstract Sand mining is the major economic activity in the Mjanaheri-Ngomeni areas of Magarini Division. The operations are indiscriminately carried …
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Mining Impacts on Society: A Case Study of Taita Taveta …
pacts on cultural heritage, natural environment, society and health. The safety of mineworkers and communities adjacent to the mining operations has also been negatively affected. Some of the …
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT GUIDELINES …
The need to integrate environmental and social aspects into the mining activities ensures there is an inclusive, responsible and sustainable mining while adhering to the national environmental …
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Environmental implications of high metal content in soils of …
Mining activities contribute to an increase of specific metal contaminants in soils. This may adversely affect plant life and consequently impact on animal and human health. The objective of this study was to obtain the background metal concentrations in soils around the titanium mining in Kwale County for monitoring its environmental impacts. Forty samples were …
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(PDF) Environmental implications of high metal content in …
The results of this study will serve as reference while monitoring the environmental impact by the titanium mining activities. Map showing the location of Kwale County Map showing the sampling ...
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An audit of environmental impact assessments for …
The aim of the audit was to determine whether the mining project environmental impact assessments (EIAs) in Kenya are undertaken according to international best practice. A sample of 50 EIA reports for ... (Cap 387) in environmental protection in Kenya, including the effective application of EIAs and environmental audits. Kibutu and Mwenda ...
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AfricaBib | Environmental Impact Assessment of the …
Environmental Impact Assessment of the Proposed Titanium Mining Project in Kwale District, Kenya: Author: Abuodha, J.O.Z. ... both environmental and socioeconomic issues concerned with the development or operation of the envisaged titanium mining project in Kwale District of Kenya. TIOMIN Resources Inc., of Canada, through its wholly owned ...
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