Scott MacGregor’s Post

What a great resource from #PanAfGeo, introducing a handbook for Central, North and Eastern Africa on the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining sector. Many authors provide intriguing insights on the way forward, with a few even offering recommendations on #policy, #infrastructure, #capacitybuilding, #financing, and #collaboration. #asm #mining #miningindustry https://lnkd.in/dHUzqksw

PanAfGeo Project Phase-2 | GEUS | BRGM | Rob Karpati | Paul Matshona | European Union | Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Handbook for Central, North and Eastern Africa: A practical guide. #asm #artisanal #mining #miningindustry

The Efutu Chiefs in Winneba, Ghana have registered their displeasure following news that a ramsar site in Winneba has been earmarked for Gold and Lithium mining, by cabinet. Ramsar site? How did we get here?There is no regard for a bleeding environment, what a shame! #climatechange #biodiversity #earth #biodiversityconservation #forestconservation #forestmanagement

In the Geita region of Tanzania, irresponsible and unethical actions by gold-mining companies leave communities facing water scarcity, deforestation and mercury contamination of water resources.  In this blog, Alpha Ntayomba, describes how the Population and Development Initiatives have been using an assessment tool to have constructive dialogues and to set up community complaint mechanisms.  Read the blog ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dMTgu3Qt  #Mining #JustTransitions #GoldMining  

Most minerals in Kenya had been mapped by the 1950s before the Brits left. The Brits cleverly located "National Parks" & "National Reserves" and later "Conservancies" where these resources were. Most of these are managed by "Trusts" which are managed by, you guessed it, Brits. A useful tool is the Kenya Mining (or minerals) Compendium. It used to be on a website that I last saw around 2014 but seems to have disappeared (I could be wrong). Mordecai Ogada and Mbaria Wa Mbaria's book "The Big Conservation Lie" is a useful resource.

El Diario de Atacama has reported on #CTL's co-developed #mining model at Laguna Verde. Ercilia Araya Altamirano, Ancestral Authority of the Colla Pai-Ote community, said: "There is no precedent in the history of our territories where the door has been opened for us directly to participate in the design of a mining project to ensure it aligns with the ancestral inhabitants of the territory. This marks a historic milestone in our country, and we assume the responsibility to turn it into a new standard for #lithium #mining in the future."   Our work in the region with the Colla territorial communities is the first of its kind in this early-stage and will ensure that our #greenlithium projects benefit both local and global stakeholders.   #Chile #sustainability #community

The risks and rewards of allowing mining in Kenya’s national parks : My insights in the Business Daily proposing how Kenya can best approach this touchy but important issue. https://lnkd.in/eWA8QYyN

How can mining companies and communities collaborate to create a better future for everyone? In this article from The Intelligent Miner, Victoria Stephen emphasizes the importance of bridging the opportunity gap and how supporting SMEs could help. Explore the insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/eNdADMKU #MiningIndustry #CommunityDevelopment #Collaboration

How can mining companies and communities collaborate to create a better future for everyone? In this article from The Intelligent Miner, Victoria Stephen emphasizes the importance of bridging the opportunity gap and how supporting SMEs could help. Explore the insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/enMBERme #MiningIndustry #CommunityDevelopment #Collaboration

How can mining companies and communities collaborate to create a better future for everyone? In this article from The Intelligent Miner, Victoria Stephen emphasises the importance of bridging the opportunity gap and how supporting SMEs could help. Explore the insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/e3epmi-e #MiningIndustry #CommunityDevelopment #Collaboration