 |  | Environmental Impacts of Small Scale Mining (CEEST, 1996, 62 p.) |
 |  | (introduction...) |
| | List of Abbreviations |
| | Preface |
| | Executive Summary |
|  | 1. Introduction |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 1.1. Objective of the Study |
| | 1.2. Scope of Work and Methodology |
| | 1.3. Duration of the Assignment |
| | 2. Artisanal Mining Activities |
| | 2.1. Characteristics |
| | 2.2. Artisanal Operations |
| | 2.3. Small Scale Mines |
| | 2.4. Contribution of Small Scale Miners |
| | 3. Artisanal Gold Mining |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 3.1. Mining Methods |
| | 3.2. Gold Recovery |
| | 3.3. Environmental Aspects |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 3.3.1. Dust |
| | 3.3.2: Land Degradation and Mine Reclamation |
| | 3.3.3. Mercury Use and Effects on the Environment |
| | 3.3.4. Social and Environmental Aspects |
| | 3.3.5. Silting in Rivers |
| | 3.4. Observations and Recommendations |
| | 4. Small Scale Gemstone Mining |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 4.1. Mining Methods |
| | 4.2. Gemstone Recovery |
| | 4.3. Environmental Aspects |
| | 4.4. Observations and Recommendations |
| | 5. Environmental Legislation |
| | 5.1. Mining Act 1979 and Mining Regulations |
| | 5.2. Observations and Recommendations |
| | 6. Training in Environmental Issues |
| | 6.1. Overview, Observations and Recommendations |
| | Appendix I: Trip Notes |
| | Appendix II: The NEMC (1983) Act |
| | Appendix III: Toxicity of Metals |
| | Appendix IV: Scope of Work and Methodology |
| | Appendix V: List of Persons Met |
| | Back Cover |
