What does this research mean for the field?

Artisanal and small-scale mining in East Africa and Morocco requires tailored institutional and regulatory policy responses to balance its economic contributions with its environmental impacts. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This article aims to analyze the economic contribution and environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in East Africa.

April 14, 2026Open Access

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa: Economic Contribution, Environmental Impact, and Regulation

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This article aims to analyze the economic contribution and environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in East Africa.
Review of existing literature on artisanal and small-scale mining.
Focus on economic contributions and environmental impacts.
Analysis of regulatory frameworks in Morocco and broader East Africa.
Artisanal mining significantly contributes to local economies in East Africa.
Environmental impacts are notable, raising concerns about sustainability.
Existing regulations are often inadequate to address the challenges posed by artisanal mining.

Abstract

This article examines Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa: Economic Contribution, Environmental Impact, and Regulation with a focused emphasis on Morocco within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a policy brief that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in East Africa: Economic Contribution, Environmental Impact, and Regulation

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