Amid Political Crisis, Foreign Gold Mining
Amid the Political Crisis in Nicaragua, Foreign Gold Mining Companies Amplify the Repression . July 13, 2021. By: ... gold mining — alongside the cattle and forestry sector — is a key driver of the colonization of Indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples' territories on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast. Despite the recognition of these lands ...
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Governance and Politics of Small-Scale Artisanal Gold …
artisanal gold mining sector in Zimbabwe is dominated by haphazard and cha-otic operations, largely owing to politics and the absence of political will to for-malise it and implement appropriate governance frameworks. Governance of this sector in Zimbabwe is also fragmentary, requiring integration of legislation,
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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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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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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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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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Gold mining in Darfur: Its role in the general economy, political …
Nevertheless, gold mining made its way only slowly into political analyses, and although its substantial role in Sudan's recent history, including the current war, has now more often been recognized, it is often treated only for its broad geopolitical implications. We trace in this essay the development of gold mining in Darfur in more detail ...
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You asked, we answered: What's the impact of geopolitics on …
As a crisis hedge, gold has a solid history, driven by its lack of credit risk and negative correlation to risk assets. But it is likely that geopolitical tensions on their own might …
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Governance and Politics of Small-Scale Artisanal Gold Mining …
4.1 Politics of Artisanal Gold Mining in Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe, ASM in the gold sector is part of a broader spectrum of a patronage system that is controlled by those with state and/or political party leverage (Mawowa, 2007). This is a legacy attributable to Mugabe's extractive economic and political institutions.
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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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Artisanal Gold Mining and Farming: Livelihood Linkages and …
While exploitative relations persist at many gold mining and panning sites, there are variations as to how such exploitation takes place in terms of its political economy, in some places there is less exploitation especially where the place that is being mined is presumed to be without an owner, and the mine belongs to the community as it were.
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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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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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Gold Mining in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and …
Gold mining in Africa, with its storied past and vibrant present, stands as a beacon of economic potential and a wellspring of market dynamics. ... Political instability, regulatory ...
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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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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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Underground Politics – Penn Press
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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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Chinese gold mining threatens a protected UN heritage site …
Nestled in eastern Congo's Ituri province, the Chinese-run gold mine is rapidly encroaching on an area that many say it shouldn't be operating in at all - the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, an endangered World Heritage site. ... and some members are under the protection of powerful business and political interests, with soldiers at times denying ...
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The Politics Of Gold | Kitco News
Jeff concludes by showing the impact of recent political events on gold and silver prices, historical examples of political events influencing the gold market, and the importance of unbiased and accurate analysis in forecasting …
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Amid Political Crisis, Foreign Gold Mining
As exposed by the Oakland Institute's 2020 report Nicaragua's Failed Revolution, gold mining — alongside the cattle and forestry sector — is a key driver of the colonization of Indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples' territories on …
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The social and economic impacts of gold mining
These gold mining activities represent the majority of gold extraction globally. producing countries, over 60% are low or lower-middle income countries with substantial socio-economic development ...
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Ghana's Gold Mine Dilemma: Protests and Promises | Politics …
In Ghana, protests erupted in Accra against unlicensed gold mining, known locally as 'galamsey,' which poses environmental and health risks. With a rise in global gold prices, small-scale mining has surged, prompting calls for reform as the nation approaches elections. Government action is anticipated amid economic challenges.
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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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(PDF) Ecologies of Gold: Understanding the social, political, …
Ecologies of Gold: Understanding the social, political, and ecological impacts of mercury use in informal, small-scale gold mining in Madre de Dios, Peru August 2021 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.21950.36163
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GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS OF SMALL-SCALE ARTISANAL GOLD MINING
In that same logic, this article argues that artisanal gold mining sector in Zimbabwe is dominated by haphazard and chaotic operations, largely owing to politics and the absence of political will ...
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The Geopolitical Landscape: How Politics Affect …
Politics has a direct effect on the prices of precious metals like gold and silver, so these safe havens become even more important. One example of politics impacting precious metal trades happened in 2016 during the Brexit …
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Protectionism spiking as critical minerals race …
Geopolitics are fuelling a dual rise in state intervention and protectionism at levels not seen since the first half of the 20 th century in Western democracies. The driving force is governments in Europe and North America …
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(PDF) Kyrgyzstan's Gold Mining: State Roles and …
One interpretation of the local politics of gold mining is that it represents an increasingly nationalistic civil society. Ernst & Young, the multinational consultancy firm that advises the current Kyrgyz government on mining …
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Gold, AI, and Geopolitics: Navigating a Turbulent …
Holmes underscored gold's impressive track record this century, noting that it has delivered positive returns 80% of the time and even outperformed the S&P 500. Despite this, he acknowledged that gold stocks …
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