September 27, 2025Open Access

Assessing the Environmental and Socioeconomic Impacts of Artisanal Gold Mining in Zimbabwe: Pathways Towards Sustainable Development and Community Resilience

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MNMoses NyakuwanikaWalter Sisulu University MPManoj PanickerWalter Sisulu University

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Qualitative analysis reveals trade-offs between economic benefits and environmental challenges in artisanal gold mining, suggesting pathways for sustainable development.

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Artisanal gold mining causes severe environmental damage, jeopardizing community health and livelihoods.
Deforestation and water contamination are two major ecological impacts identified through interviews with local stakeholders.
Qualitative interviews were conducted with miners, residents, officials, and environmental experts to assess diverse perspectives.
Recommendations include training miners in safer techniques, aiming to balance economic development with environmental conservation.

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Nyakuwanika et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7be66eebfec0fc5237bba https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202509.1976.v1

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Qualitative analysis reveals trade-offs between economic benefits and environmental challenges in artisanal gold mining, suggesting pathways for sustainable development.

Assessing the Environmental and Socioeconomic Impacts of Artisanal Gold Mining in Zimbabwe: Pathways Towards Sustainable Development and Community Resilience

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Assessing the Environmental and Socioeconomic Impacts of Artisanal Gold Mining in Zimbabwe: Pathways Towards Sustainable Development and Community Resilience

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