The Effects of Artisanal Miners and Small-Scale Miners on the Environment of Kitsiyatota ,Bindura · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author: Mupesa ,Takunda
Title: The Effects of Artisanal Miners and Small-Scale Miners on the Environment of Kitsiyatota ,Bindura
Abstract: Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities have a considerable negative impact on the environment, particularly in the Kitsiyatota district of Bindura. This research seeks to examine and comprehend the environmental and ecological consequences of these mining activities. It specifically investigates the severity of ASM's impacts on land usage, water sources, ecology, and air quality. The study also assesses the efficiency of current environmental rules and policies in mitigating these effects and proposes alternative policy and regulatory adjustments to lessen ASM's environmental for The study is organized around four main goals: to investigate the environmental effects of ASM, to assess the scope and severity of these effects, to identify the obstacles that artisanal gold miners confront, and to provide solutions to alleviate the environmental impacts. Key research concerns include defining the unique environmental effects of ASM, quantifying their severity, understanding the obstacles that miners confront, and investigating ways to reduce environmental damage. Print in Kitsiyatota. The study gives a complete picture of the environmental implications of ASM in Kitsiyatota using a combination of questionnaires, interviews with local stakeholders, and data analysis. The findings show severe land degradation, contamination of water sources, detrimental impacts on local biodiversity, and deterioration of air quality. The paper also identifies gaps in present environmental legislation and makes actionable recommendations for improving policy frameworks and enforcement mechanisms. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the critical need for appropriate environmental management practices and policy interventions to offset the negative consequences of ASM in Kitsiyatota, assuring sustainable mining practices and protecting the local ecology.
Date: March 2025
Publisher: BUSE
Keywords: Artisanal and small-scale mining
Supervisor: Dr Muchemwa

Item sets: Department of Peace and Governance

Media: TAKUNDA MUPESA.pdf