This narrative and picture piece seeks to appeal the emotions of duty bearers to take an urgent audit of the impacts of their actions or inactions in addressing what many locals call, in plain Shona language, “gona rama chingura” (the curse) that has brought poverty, misery and even death to some communities living near chrome mining areas in the Great Dyke
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
This document discusses several instructional strategies for teaching secondary science students. It describes strategies such as creative response, where students summarize materials by writing letters, news segments, or speeches. Another strategy discussed is two column comparison, where students brainstorm words to compare two groups, like women and scientists. The document also outlines student teams achievement divisions (STAD) where students work in diverse groups on quizzes to earn points for their team. Additional strategies cover classroom management techniques focused on community rather than compliance and getting to know individual students.
The NEOS is a new age – all in one – IP Ready, Digital & Wireless/GSM EPABX that makes technology work for you in more ways than you can imagine. The core strength of the product lies in even a layman getting enabled by the system to exploit all the benefits that are unique to NEOS alone! This is enhanced further with a true digital experience inbuilt into the basic system at no extra cost, something no other PBX in the market can truly claim to deliver today. While the end user considerations are just a small part of the entire scheme of benefits that the NEOS offers; the user organization also stands to gain not only in terms of productivity leaps but also monetary profits!
This Report reflects the work that the High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows
has carried out since it was established in February 2012, particularly to:
> Develop a realistic and accurate assessment of the volumes and
sources of these outflows;
> Gain concrete understanding of how these outflows occur in Africa,
based on case studies of a sample of African countries and;
> Ensure that they make specific recommendations of practical, realistic,
short- to medium-term actions that should be taken both by Africa and
by the rest of the world to effectively confront what is in fact a global
challenge.
Weekly staff meetings for the Boys and Girls Club are held on Mondays in the gymnasium where announcements are made and issues are discussed involving both staff and child club members. It is suggested that instead of using just the gym, the children should be divided by age group into separate meeting areas to reduce noise and distractions, allow for easier supervision by staff of each group, and make the staff easier to hear.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
This document discusses several instructional strategies for teaching secondary science students. It describes strategies such as creative response, where students summarize materials by writing letters, news segments, or speeches. Another strategy discussed is two column comparison, where students brainstorm words to compare two groups, like women and scientists. The document also outlines student teams achievement divisions (STAD) where students work in diverse groups on quizzes to earn points for their team. Additional strategies cover classroom management techniques focused on community rather than compliance and getting to know individual students.
The NEOS is a new age – all in one – IP Ready, Digital & Wireless/GSM EPABX that makes technology work for you in more ways than you can imagine. The core strength of the product lies in even a layman getting enabled by the system to exploit all the benefits that are unique to NEOS alone! This is enhanced further with a true digital experience inbuilt into the basic system at no extra cost, something no other PBX in the market can truly claim to deliver today. While the end user considerations are just a small part of the entire scheme of benefits that the NEOS offers; the user organization also stands to gain not only in terms of productivity leaps but also monetary profits!
This Report reflects the work that the High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows
has carried out since it was established in February 2012, particularly to:
> Develop a realistic and accurate assessment of the volumes and
sources of these outflows;
> Gain concrete understanding of how these outflows occur in Africa,
based on case studies of a sample of African countries and;
> Ensure that they make specific recommendations of practical, realistic,
short- to medium-term actions that should be taken both by Africa and
by the rest of the world to effectively confront what is in fact a global
challenge.
Weekly staff meetings for the Boys and Girls Club are held on Mondays in the gymnasium where announcements are made and issues are discussed involving both staff and child club members. It is suggested that instead of using just the gym, the children should be divided by age group into separate meeting areas to reduce noise and distractions, allow for easier supervision by staff of each group, and make the staff easier to hear.
Syntel’s brings you a vast array of Voice solutions for the Hospitality industry with HMS integration, Display signage, Projectors, Video Conferencing solutions for Board Rooms, Walkie-talkies for large premises/hotel cars and much more covering all aspects of communications a hospitality company requires today.
Our solutions help in enhancing the staff efficiency through features such as:
• Real-time guest information can be fetched by telephone attendants helping them deliver personalized services.
• All faxes, e-mails and voice messages in one in-box accessible from anywhere
• Instant access to services and guest information through PMS
Syntel’s biggest strength lies with having built in applications like Auto Attendant, Call budgeting and billings, Check-in/Check-out, Customized Dial tone message, music on hold, alarms, temporary check-out facility and many more. Plus interoperability with other popular business applications and third-party hospitality application vendors in: guest room phones, property management, catering, environmental controls, premise-security systems, data security, on-property Wi-Fi, mobility applications and more.
This document discusses a Samsung Chromebook and ChromeLab computer equipment. It appears to be an advertisement or product listing for a Samsung Chromebook laptop and ChromeLab accessories in the Malay language. The document provides limited details but suggests Samsung Chromebook and ChromeLab computer peripherals are available.
Media ecology examines how communication media like social networks and smartphones impact human perception, interaction, and society. It studies the structure and content of communication environments and their effects. While technologies provide convenience and strengthen relationships, they can also weaken real conversation and reflection. Constant connectivity through devices may form addictions and prioritize machines over human interaction. Overall, different media influence how people understand reality.
This Report is a summary of proceedings of a two day training that was facilitated by ZELA for members of parliament who are within the mines and energy portfolio committee.
Syntel is the telecom division of Arvind Ltd, part of the $550 million Lalbhai Group. Syntel began manufacturing telephone switches through a partnership with C-DOT in 1989. It now has over 1 million installed lines and offers a range of IP, digital, and analog phone switching solutions. Syntel has a widespread sales and distribution network across India and strategic partnerships with telecom providers like Tata Indicom and Airtel. It serves a variety of industry sectors and has a portfolio of communication products and services.
This document discusses the copper mining industry in Zambia and the impact of privatization and the recent copper boom. It notes that while copper mining is a major industry and employer in Zambia, providing over 10% of GDP, the development agreements signed with foreign investors provide them major tax breaks and exemptions. As a result, Zambia receives a relatively small portion of the revenue and profits from copper extraction. There are also concerns about environmental degradation and lack of benefits for local communities from the privatized mines. The document examines whether Zambians have truly benefited from the copper boom.
This document provides a situational analysis of diamond mining in Marange, Zimbabwe. It discusses the background of Zimbabwe's mining sector and the events that led to an uncontrolled diamond rush in Marange in 2006. Thousands of informal miners descended on the area with little regulation or oversight. This has led to environmental damage and human rights issues. While individuals have benefited from diamond sales, there have been few collective gains for the Marange community. The government and its agencies have struggled to gain control over mining and trading, with smuggling and an informal market developing due to low official prices.
This document discusses several industrial mineral projects in Africa, highlighting opportunities and challenges. It describes projects in Madagascar including graphite mining by Energizer Resources and the government's efforts to promote mining. Sierra Rutile's rutile mining project in Sierra Leone is also outlined. Mkango Resources is exploring for rare earths in Malawi, where the government aims to transition from aid to trade. In South Africa, SepFluor is pursuing fluorspar projects despite challenges in the industry from regulations and labor issues. While opportunities exist in Africa's mineral wealth, political instability and community opposition still present barriers for mining companies.
Myanmar known until recently as Burma, is slowly but steadily starting to attract foreign investment, driven mainly by international resource firms eager to tap into the mineral-rich South East Asia's country. After more than half a century of military ruling, Burma has started benefitting from the recent suspension of sanctions by Canada, the United States and the European Union. Myanmar's gold production is increasing and could prove a key factor for the country's economic growth, but many gold miners are suffering from lung diseases due to inadequate equipment and antiquated practices. In mineral-rich areas of Kachin State, taxes from Burmese and Chinese gold mining provides an important income stream to the Kachin Independence Organization. However, these mining companies use mercury in an environmentally hazardous extraction process, which can lead to long-lasting damage for the area's forests and river ways.
This document provides an overview of Malawi's mineral resources and mining industry. It discusses that Malawi has significant mineral reserves including uranium, bauxite, coal, and gemstones. However, the country receives very little benefit from mineral extraction due to outdated legislation from 1981 that vests mineral rights in the president. Major mining companies active in Malawi extract minerals with little oversight and Malawians see few benefits. There is a need for law reform and policies to ensure Malawians gain more from their country's natural resources.
Mining can have significant negative impacts on water resources through water pollution and depletion. For every tonne of copper extracted, 99 tonnes of waste rock and tailings must be removed, generating massive amounts of waste. This waste is a major source of water pollution through acid mine drainage and heavy metal leaching. Mining also increases erosion and sedimentation risks. Past mining has left lasting legacies of contaminated water that are expensive to remediate and have damaged fisheries and ecosystems. Improved regulations and practices are needed to better prevent water pollution and protect water resources for future generations.
MARINDUQUE MINING: ELUSIVE JUSTICE, ELUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
MYKE R. MAGALANG
Executive Secretary
Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns
LGU-Bishops’ Conference on Mining
April 29, 2009
Canadian companies abroad: perspective from Papua New Guinea
Matilda Koma, Director, Centre for Environmental Research and Development, Papua New Guinea
SUSTAINABLE MINING MINERAL EXTRACTION (MINING INDUSTRY)shahzadebaujiti
This document provides information on mining methods, distribution of minerals worldwide, and case studies on gold and diamond mining in South Africa. It discusses how minerals are classified as metallic and non-metallic. Major metallic minerals discussed include gold, copper, iron, and aluminum. Coal is a prominent non-metallic mineral found in countries like the US, China, and South Africa. Gold and diamond mining are highlighted case studies with details provided on locations, extraction methods, processing, and economic contributions in South Africa.
To Mine or Not to Mine The Case of the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project: Mindanao...no2miningph
This document discusses the proposed Tampakan Copper-Gold mining project in Mindanao, Philippines. It outlines some key points in favor and against allowing the project, including potential economic benefits but also significant environmental and social impacts. It notes that over 1,000 families would be displaced and critical watersheds supplying water to thousands could be damaged. The document calls for a total economic valuation of ecosystem services and adoption of a watershed approach to properly assess the full costs and impacts of the proposed mine.
Ensuring harmonious relations among investors and communities in an emerging ...Alexander Decker
The document discusses potential areas of conflict between investors and communities in Ghana's emerging oil and gas industry, drawing on lessons from mining areas globally. It identifies several key issues: 1) Economic ventures and influx of non-indigenes could cause tensions as outsiders prosper while locals lack skills; 2) Unequal development and disputes over land use between companies and indigenous groups have occurred elsewhere; 3) A lack of effective communication and consultation about industry risks and impacts has led to mistrust and protest. The document proposes improved information sharing, land management tools to support livelihoods, financial benefits like royalties for communities, and employing local youth, to help ensure harmonious relations.
Press release Provincial Alternative Mining Indaba 4 to 5 June 2014 ZELA_infor
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) will host over 100 delegates at the Midlands Provincial Alternative Mining Indaba from June 4-5, 2014 in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. The indaba aims to create a platform for communities to voice their concerns and engage with mining companies on the impacts of mining. Some of the issues raised include forced evictions, lack of compensation, and pollution affecting communities near mining operations. The indaba seeks to promote meaningful participation of communities in natural resource governance and develop advocacy strategies to foster accountability from the government and mining sector regarding community rights.
Syntel’s brings you a vast array of Voice solutions for the Hospitality industry with HMS integration, Display signage, Projectors, Video Conferencing solutions for Board Rooms, Walkie-talkies for large premises/hotel cars and much more covering all aspects of communications a hospitality company requires today.
Our solutions help in enhancing the staff efficiency through features such as:
• Real-time guest information can be fetched by telephone attendants helping them deliver personalized services.
• All faxes, e-mails and voice messages in one in-box accessible from anywhere
• Instant access to services and guest information through PMS
Syntel’s biggest strength lies with having built in applications like Auto Attendant, Call budgeting and billings, Check-in/Check-out, Customized Dial tone message, music on hold, alarms, temporary check-out facility and many more. Plus interoperability with other popular business applications and third-party hospitality application vendors in: guest room phones, property management, catering, environmental controls, premise-security systems, data security, on-property Wi-Fi, mobility applications and more.
This document discusses a Samsung Chromebook and ChromeLab computer equipment. It appears to be an advertisement or product listing for a Samsung Chromebook laptop and ChromeLab accessories in the Malay language. The document provides limited details but suggests Samsung Chromebook and ChromeLab computer peripherals are available.
Media ecology examines how communication media like social networks and smartphones impact human perception, interaction, and society. It studies the structure and content of communication environments and their effects. While technologies provide convenience and strengthen relationships, they can also weaken real conversation and reflection. Constant connectivity through devices may form addictions and prioritize machines over human interaction. Overall, different media influence how people understand reality.
This Report is a summary of proceedings of a two day training that was facilitated by ZELA for members of parliament who are within the mines and energy portfolio committee.
Syntel is the telecom division of Arvind Ltd, part of the $550 million Lalbhai Group. Syntel began manufacturing telephone switches through a partnership with C-DOT in 1989. It now has over 1 million installed lines and offers a range of IP, digital, and analog phone switching solutions. Syntel has a widespread sales and distribution network across India and strategic partnerships with telecom providers like Tata Indicom and Airtel. It serves a variety of industry sectors and has a portfolio of communication products and services.
This document discusses the copper mining industry in Zambia and the impact of privatization and the recent copper boom. It notes that while copper mining is a major industry and employer in Zambia, providing over 10% of GDP, the development agreements signed with foreign investors provide them major tax breaks and exemptions. As a result, Zambia receives a relatively small portion of the revenue and profits from copper extraction. There are also concerns about environmental degradation and lack of benefits for local communities from the privatized mines. The document examines whether Zambians have truly benefited from the copper boom.
This document provides a situational analysis of diamond mining in Marange, Zimbabwe. It discusses the background of Zimbabwe's mining sector and the events that led to an uncontrolled diamond rush in Marange in 2006. Thousands of informal miners descended on the area with little regulation or oversight. This has led to environmental damage and human rights issues. While individuals have benefited from diamond sales, there have been few collective gains for the Marange community. The government and its agencies have struggled to gain control over mining and trading, with smuggling and an informal market developing due to low official prices.
This document discusses several industrial mineral projects in Africa, highlighting opportunities and challenges. It describes projects in Madagascar including graphite mining by Energizer Resources and the government's efforts to promote mining. Sierra Rutile's rutile mining project in Sierra Leone is also outlined. Mkango Resources is exploring for rare earths in Malawi, where the government aims to transition from aid to trade. In South Africa, SepFluor is pursuing fluorspar projects despite challenges in the industry from regulations and labor issues. While opportunities exist in Africa's mineral wealth, political instability and community opposition still present barriers for mining companies.
Myanmar known until recently as Burma, is slowly but steadily starting to attract foreign investment, driven mainly by international resource firms eager to tap into the mineral-rich South East Asia's country. After more than half a century of military ruling, Burma has started benefitting from the recent suspension of sanctions by Canada, the United States and the European Union. Myanmar's gold production is increasing and could prove a key factor for the country's economic growth, but many gold miners are suffering from lung diseases due to inadequate equipment and antiquated practices. In mineral-rich areas of Kachin State, taxes from Burmese and Chinese gold mining provides an important income stream to the Kachin Independence Organization. However, these mining companies use mercury in an environmentally hazardous extraction process, which can lead to long-lasting damage for the area's forests and river ways.
This document provides an overview of Malawi's mineral resources and mining industry. It discusses that Malawi has significant mineral reserves including uranium, bauxite, coal, and gemstones. However, the country receives very little benefit from mineral extraction due to outdated legislation from 1981 that vests mineral rights in the president. Major mining companies active in Malawi extract minerals with little oversight and Malawians see few benefits. There is a need for law reform and policies to ensure Malawians gain more from their country's natural resources.
Mining can have significant negative impacts on water resources through water pollution and depletion. For every tonne of copper extracted, 99 tonnes of waste rock and tailings must be removed, generating massive amounts of waste. This waste is a major source of water pollution through acid mine drainage and heavy metal leaching. Mining also increases erosion and sedimentation risks. Past mining has left lasting legacies of contaminated water that are expensive to remediate and have damaged fisheries and ecosystems. Improved regulations and practices are needed to better prevent water pollution and protect water resources for future generations.
MARINDUQUE MINING: ELUSIVE JUSTICE, ELUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
MYKE R. MAGALANG
Executive Secretary
Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns
LGU-Bishops’ Conference on Mining
April 29, 2009
Canadian companies abroad: perspective from Papua New Guinea
Matilda Koma, Director, Centre for Environmental Research and Development, Papua New Guinea
SUSTAINABLE MINING MINERAL EXTRACTION (MINING INDUSTRY)shahzadebaujiti
This document provides information on mining methods, distribution of minerals worldwide, and case studies on gold and diamond mining in South Africa. It discusses how minerals are classified as metallic and non-metallic. Major metallic minerals discussed include gold, copper, iron, and aluminum. Coal is a prominent non-metallic mineral found in countries like the US, China, and South Africa. Gold and diamond mining are highlighted case studies with details provided on locations, extraction methods, processing, and economic contributions in South Africa.
To Mine or Not to Mine The Case of the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project: Mindanao...no2miningph
This document discusses the proposed Tampakan Copper-Gold mining project in Mindanao, Philippines. It outlines some key points in favor and against allowing the project, including potential economic benefits but also significant environmental and social impacts. It notes that over 1,000 families would be displaced and critical watersheds supplying water to thousands could be damaged. The document calls for a total economic valuation of ecosystem services and adoption of a watershed approach to properly assess the full costs and impacts of the proposed mine.
Ensuring harmonious relations among investors and communities in an emerging ...Alexander Decker
The document discusses potential areas of conflict between investors and communities in Ghana's emerging oil and gas industry, drawing on lessons from mining areas globally. It identifies several key issues: 1) Economic ventures and influx of non-indigenes could cause tensions as outsiders prosper while locals lack skills; 2) Unequal development and disputes over land use between companies and indigenous groups have occurred elsewhere; 3) A lack of effective communication and consultation about industry risks and impacts has led to mistrust and protest. The document proposes improved information sharing, land management tools to support livelihoods, financial benefits like royalties for communities, and employing local youth, to help ensure harmonious relations.
Press release Provincial Alternative Mining Indaba 4 to 5 June 2014 ZELA_infor
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) will host over 100 delegates at the Midlands Provincial Alternative Mining Indaba from June 4-5, 2014 in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. The indaba aims to create a platform for communities to voice their concerns and engage with mining companies on the impacts of mining. Some of the issues raised include forced evictions, lack of compensation, and pollution affecting communities near mining operations. The indaba seeks to promote meaningful participation of communities in natural resource governance and develop advocacy strategies to foster accountability from the government and mining sector regarding community rights.
Press release: Provincial Alternative Mining Indaba 4 and 5 June 2014ZELA_infor
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) will host over 100 delegates at the Midlands Provincial Alternative Mining Indaba from June 4-5, 2014 in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. The indaba aims to create a platform for communities to voice their concerns and engage with mining companies on the impacts of mining. Some of the issues raised include forced evictions, lack of compensation, and pollution affecting communities near mining operations. The indaba seeks to promote meaningful participation of communities in natural resource governance and dialogue with the government and companies on addressing these issues.
1) The document discusses artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM), which provides livelihoods for many but also causes environmental degradation. Mercury amalgamation is commonly used to extract gold, releasing mercury that harms health and environment.
2) For new technologies to be adopted by ASM miners, they must be simple, recover gold quickly, and provide clear financial benefits. Factors like material availability and costs also influence acceptance.
3) The document reviews technologies, processing centers, formalization efforts, and how ASM can contribute to sustainable development through livelihood diversification. Appropriate application depends on the diversity of ASM communities worldwide.
To Mine or Not to Mine
The Case of the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project: Mindanao, Philippines
Presented to the Department of National Defense. Conference Room , 3rd Floor, DND Building. Camp Aguinaldo.
Quezon City, Philippines
May 31, 2012
Esteban C. Godilano, Ph.D.
With contributions by Atty. Christian S. Monsod
Climate
Change
Congress of the
Philippines
Diamond exploration and mining in southern Africa: some thoughts on past, cur...James AH Campbell
Diamond exploration and mining in southern Africa: some thoughts on past, current and possible future trends. Bill McKechnie, GM of Snowdon, paper to the SAIMM 2018 Diamonds Source to Use Conference.
Land and minerals are key drivers of conflict in Rupa sub-county, as communities report disputes with investors over unclear land acquisition and benefits from mining and prospecting. Conflicts also arise from contested land boundaries and the sale of communal land without community consent. Insufficient consultation of local communities regarding resource extraction has created resentment and tensions between communities and mining companies.
This document summarizes a risk assessment report on the proposed Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Dam in Mozambique. It examines how the dam could impact local livelihoods through participatory research with two nearby villages. The villages rely on subsistence farming and fishing along the Zambezi River, and their livelihood security is dependent on the health of the local environment. The report finds that existing dams like Cahorra Bassa have already disrupted the river ecosystem and local livelihoods through changes to water flows, fish populations, and flooding patterns. It concludes that the new Mphanda Nkuwa Dam poses further risks to the environment and livelihoods downstream from construction impacts and changes to the river system
Similar to Monograph from the great dyke to the great threat (20)
UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean's vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, managers, thought leaders, and artists to awaken new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment for the ocean and all it sustains. The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
A Guide to AI for Smarter Nonprofits - Dr. Cori Faklaris, UNC CharlotteCori Faklaris
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
1. Impacts of chrome mining activities in Zvishavane 1
COMMUNITY VOICES ON MINING
“From The Great Dyke to The Great Threat”
A narrative and picture testament of the impacts of chrome mining activities in Zvishavane
By Mukasiri Sibanda
Background and Introduction
Much has been said or perhaps done to move duty bearers (government and mining
companies) into action on mitigating the negative impacts of mining. This narrative and
picture piece seeks to appeal the emotions of duty bearers to take an urgent audit of the
impacts of their actions or inactions in addressing what many locals call, in plain Shona
language, “gona rama chingura” (the curse) that has brought poverty, misery and even
death to some communities living near chrome mining areas in the Great Dyke. The Great
Dyke has turned out to be The Great Threat.
The presence of abundant mineral wealth offers exciting opportunities to charm the socio-
economic transformation of poor host mining communities and the general citizenry. This is
acknowledged by the country’s 5 year economic blueprint; the Zimbabwe Agenda for
Sustainable Socio Economic Transformation (ZIMASSET 2013-2018) which is anchored on
“judicious exploitation of mineral resources”. Yet in reality, the socio-economic charm and
benefits from mineral wealth abundance has been privatised by corporates and few corrupt,
politically well-connected individuals. Host mining communities find obscured the “C” in the
Charm of mineral wealth abundance but only see the Harm. The Great Dyke has been
tainted into The Great Threat.
“I have learnt that people will forget what you
said, people will forget what you did, but people
will never forget how you made them feel” Maya
Angelou
2. Impacts of chrome mining activities in Zvishavane 2
The Great Dyke is host to rich mineral deposits including gold, silver, chromium, platinum,
nickel and asbestos among many others. It stretches for about 550 kilometers almost
cutting across the center of Zimbabwe.1
Zimbabwe has the second largest known reserves of chrome after South Africa.
Chrome mining is carried out in most parts of The Great Dyke. The three largest claim
owners with high quality ore grade (58%-62% concentrate) are Zimbabwe Mining and Alloy
Smelting Company (ZIMASCO), Zimalloys and Maranatha Ferrochrome respectively2
.
ZIMASCO’s major shareholder is Sinosteel Corporation from China. Chinese investments in
mining are famed for poor labour and environmental practices in Africa. Most of the chrome
mining activities take place through tributaries. A tributary arrangement is a form of
subcontracting or leasing of mining ground on a temporary basis to a third party to exploit
minerals in return for paying an economic rent to the lessor-that is the owner of the mineral
rights. This is in terms of the Mines and Minerals Act.3
The following findings were compiled through observations and interviews with community
members in Mapanzure and Mhondongori located along the Great Dyke.
Environmental impacts and collateral economic, social and cultural impacts
Chrome mining activities have overwhelmed host communities with massive environmental
costs which bring collateral violations to their economic, social and cultural rights.
Mapanzure and Mhondongori in Zvishavane have been affected with massive deforestation,
disappearance of wetlands and land degradation caused by chrome mining. Deforestation
contributes to climate change which wreaks havoc (extreme weather patterns like droughts
or floods) to livelihoods of rural communities who are dependent on subsistence farming.
There are numerous deep open, unsecured and un-rehabilitated mining pits most of which
are now water pools. Some of these mining pits have been left open for nearly 20 year. One
pool measured nearly 13 metres deep before reaching the water surface. It was not possible
to measure the complete depth of the pool due to the risks posed. These pits have come as
a curse or what the locals call “gona ra machingura rapedza hama” for injuring people
and livestock in some cases resulting in deaths.
1
Guilbert,
J.M.,
and
Park,
C.F.Jr.
1986
The
Geology
of
Ore
Deposits,
Freeman,
ISBN
0-‐7167-‐1456-‐6
2
Africa:
Mining
-‐
Chromite
Mining
Mbendi
3
Section
283
-‐290
of
the
Mines
and
Minerals
(Chapter
21:05)
Figure
2
Land
Degradation
in
MapanzureFigure
1
Deforestation
in
Mhondongori
3. Impacts of chrome mining activities in Zvishavane 3
Social impacts
Meet Fortunate Siziba a victim of chrome mining in Mapanzure. Ironically, “Unfortunate”
Siziba is now disabled from the injuries sustained after falling into an open and unsecured
mining pit operated by Madatta a tributary operator in 2002. Earlier on that fateful day,
Fortunate had gone fishing with his friend. On his way back home late evening, little did he
know that Madatta’s mining pit had encroached into their usual path way.
“Some people enjoy the luxury of seeing the beautiful colours brought by sun set.
To the people of Mapanzure, sunset accelerates hazards to people and livestock
by hiding the open deep and unsecured mining pits. Without full moonlight, there
is literally a curfew in areas where chrome mining is” Mukasiri Sibanda ZELA
He moans that his left side of the body is now weak and he is now partially blind.
Women bear the disproportionate burden of chrome mining impact
Fortunate is married with one child. The wife is now shouldering the burden of doing most
of the heavy manual labour as her husband is now incapacitated.
Figure
4
Sun
set
in
MapanzureFigure
3
Fortunate
Siziba
–
victim
of
chrome
mining
Figure
5
Abandoned
chrome
mining
pits
in
Mapanzure
Figure
7
Fortunate
Siziba's
wife Figure
6
Fortunate
Siziba's
family
4. Impacts of chrome mining activities in Zvishavane 4
Fortunate Siziba never received compensation from the chrome mining company Madatta.
The only help he got from the concerned chrome miner (Madatta) was to be carried in the
bucket of a front loader to the nearest clinic. For nearly six months he stayed in hospital
incurring medical expenses which the mining company never bothered to contribute and let
alone apologising and acknowledging responsibility over the injuries. Fortunate’s mother was
overwhelmed with demands of caring for her sick son and her husband who were both
admitted at 2 different hospitals in Bulawayo (Mpilo and United Bulawayo Hospitals). In
some instances, she had to frequently walk to and from the 2 hospitals to take care of her
son and husband. Fortunate Siziba’s medical costs were equated to 2 cows since they were
met in Zimbabwe dollar which has now been rendered not only less use but useless due to
massive hyperinflation.
Shuttered dreams
Lives lost from unsecured chrome mining pits
Nyepesai Dube lost her 9 year old daughter (Asa Mpofu) after she fell and drowned into
an open, deep and unsecured chrome mining pit in October 2012. No compensation was
given by ZIMASCO or PETMAZ the claim owner and the tributary operator respectively.
Cultural impacts
Chrome mining has desecrated sacred sites revered by local communities. One such place is
“Dzivarisekwa” a deep pool of water that has disappeared as a result of chrome mining.
Traditional Chief Mapanzure tried to stop chrome miners from desecrating Dzivarisekwa but
the miners paid no attention.
“I was a good athlete at school and I fancied a
professional career as a soldier. Now that I am
disabled after falling into the chrome mining pit
my dreams have been shattered. “Fortunate Siziba
Figure
9
Asa
Mpofu’s
graveFigure
8
Nyepesai
Dube-‐Asa
Mpofu's
mother
Figure
10
Mr
Makaya
-‐
Chief
Mapanzure's
SecretaryFigure
11
Dzivarisekwa
–
A
Sacred
place
in
Mapunzure
desecrated
by
chrome
mining
5. Impacts of chrome mining activities in Zvishavane 5
Economic impacts
Most of the rich chrome ore bodies were pegged by ZIMASCO a century ago during the
colonial era in 1904. Most of the chrome mining is done through contracting or tributary
arrangements where the claim holders lease their mineral claims. There is limited space for
host mining communities to own and exploit rich chrome ore reserves on their own terms.
Source: 2013 Portfolio committee on mines and energy report-Chrome mining sector in Zimbabwe
The small scale miners operating the tributaries allege that ZIMASCO dictates the price
range of $45-$65 per tonne which they deem unsustainable. Government banned export
chrome unrefined in 2010 to promote beneficiation. This chrome ban also contributed to
depressed local chrome prices. There is limited transparency and accountability involving the
weighing and grading of chrome which is done by ZIMASCO in Kwekwe in the absence of
the tribute miners. Tribute miners allege that their tributary agreements with ZIMASCO are
not registered. As a result ZIMASCO unfairly treats the tribute miners as they lack security of
tenure. ZIMASCO is accused of taking several months to pay tribute miners straining labour
relations for small scale tributary operators who have thin working capital. Sponsors who
bring equipment and working capital partners with small scale operators charge exorbitant
financing costs which cream of profits.
Apart from a few projects benefiting just a few people, there was no tangible proof of
Corporate Social Investments (CSIs) by chrome miners in Mapanzure and Mhondongori. The
only story on CSIs in these areas is from Zvishavane Community Share Ownership
Trust/Scheme (ZCSOT/S) funded by Mimosa, a platinum mining company to the tune of
US$6 million.
Chrome ore bodies being exploited through open cast mining causing massive land
degradation. Grazing land for livestock is fast diminishing threatening livestock production
Figure
13
Block
constructed
by
CSOT
at
Sinami
Primary
School
in
Mapanzure
Figure
12
Infrastructure
deficit
-‐
Mapirimira
Primary
School
in
Mapanzure
6. Impacts of chrome mining activities in Zvishavane 6
which is a significant source of food, income and power for tilling the land. Far from deriving
economic benefits from the abundant chrome mineral wealth, the host chrome mining
communities are slowly being driven into poverty.
Villagers are losing their livestock either by falling or being trapped by mud in the open deep
and unsecured disused chrome mining pits.
Challenges brought by tributaries
The practice of operating tributaries or contracting has led to prejudice of host mining
communities. ZIMASCO the claim holder on the one hand alleges that the responsibility of
rehabilitating the environment rests with the tributary miners. Whilst on the other hand,
tributary operators allege that ZIMASCO (claim owner) is responsible for environmental
rehabilitation since it withholds environmental rehabilitation fees on chrome sales. At law
ZIMASCO as the claim owner is liable for land rehabilitation regardless of contracting or
tributary arrangements used to mine chrome. Tributary miners allege that ZIMASCO no
longer disclose environmental rehabilitation fees on chrome sales invoices bringing to fore
issues of lack of transparency and accountability.
Conclusion
Chrome mining has caused ominous environmental, economic, social and cultural rights
violations of host mining communities turning The Great Dyke into the Great Threat to lives,
livestock and sources of livelihoods for communities. There is massive land degradation,
deforestation and disappearance of wetlands in Mapanzure and Mhondongori. There are
numerous deep, open and unsecured mining pits that have led to injuries of people and
livestock and in some cases deaths. Most of the chrome mining claims along The Great Dyke
are owned by ZIMASCO, ZIMALLOYS and Maranatha. Participation of host mining
communities in chrome mining is limited to contracts which are lopsided in favour of the
claim owners.
Figure
14
Grazing
land
lost
from
failure
to
rehabilitate
mining
areas
Figure
15
Cattle
grazing
in
Mapanzure
Figure
16
A
cattle
that
fell
and
died
in
a
disused
open
chrome
mining
pit
in
Mhondongori
7. Impacts of chrome mining activities in Zvishavane 7
Recommendations
• Government should implement the recommendations of the Chrome Mining Report by
the Parliamentary Committee on Mines and Energy as well as take action to monitor the
environmental, social and economic impacts of ZIMASCO and other chrome mining
companies along the Great Dyke.
• Open and unsecured mining pits that are disused or in use must be rehabilitated or
fenced by mining companies to eliminate the risk posed to people and animals.
• Mining companies must compensate those who have lost their livestock, loved ones or
injured as a result of falling into open and unsecured mining pits.
• The cultural rights of local communities must be respected and mining companies should
stop desecrating the cultural sites.
• There is need to enhance participation of host communities in chrome mining by
forfeiting claims that are not being utilised by big mining companies. This will stop the
current unfair practice where indigenous participation in chrome mining is largely
restricted to contracting which lopsided in favour of claim owners.
• Issuance or renewal of mining license should be merit based considering the
performance on issues such as environmental rehabilitation, corporate social investments
and a social license to operate.
This
publication
was
made
possible
through
the
support
of:
“Are we now trading life for the rehabilitation of
a chrome mining pit? How many people should
be injured? How many lives should be lost before
the danger of open and unsecured mining pits is
eliminated”Fortunate Siziba a victim