About MEC

The Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) is the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Foundation's designated program to develop and deliver accurate and timely K-12 education …

Role of Mining Companies on Youth Capacity Development …

The aim of this research paper is to study how Namibia Stock Exchange listed and non-listed mining companies contribute to the capacity development of the youth in Namibia. The study was a qualitative exploration with a population of the study (n = 25) comprising of 18 mining companies, 5 youth organisations and 2 educational institutions.

COYWIMA-SOMALIA, Youth and Women in Mining Sector …

By providing comprehensive education, training, and resources, COYWIMA aims to foster an inclusive and sustainable mining industry that benefits all stakeholders in Somalia. Our coalition seeks to establish a platform that supports and integrates youth and women into the mining sector, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

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Education about minerals and mining is crucial to the future of the mining industry. Use these resources to explain the importance of mined minerals in everyday life to members of your …

YOUTH MINING TRAINING | Youth Institution for Education

The ay solutions center works in the direction of the good mastery of the mining field by giving young people, quality training through its youth mining training program. AY-Solutions center, the solution for young people

Aris Mining and Youth: Driving Social Impact and …

Aris Mining and Youth: Driving Social Impact and Innovation. 18:22 - 18:52, 20 September Palais des Congrès Reckitt Accelerating Impact ... She will soon begin a specialization in public procurement and seeks to contribute to local development, especially in education and youth employment.

Effect of illegal small-scale mining on basic education of …

Download Citation | Effect of illegal small-scale mining on basic education of children in rural communities in Ghana: perspectives for future development | Despite the substantial contribution of ...

Youth Education & Outreach Program

Participants in an education event at Woodard Bay with targeted outreach to Spanish-speaking community members observe aquatic organisms under a microscope. The event was coordinated by DNR, the Pacific Education …

Impacts of Mining on Women and Youth in East …

education, training, and credit, and health and sanitation are foremost amongst them. • Sensitising mining professionals to gender impacts, needs and potentials in community development. • Increasing job opportunities for youth through on-the-job training. 2

Youth in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and higher education nexus: Diffusion of innovations and knowledge …

Initiated and piloted by the International Youth Organisation YOUTH EDUCATION through its AY SOLUTIONS Centre, the YOUTH IN MINING Programme is a training programme designed to …

Graduate unemployment, artisanal and small-scale mining, …

In Ghana, youth with tertiary education are often reluctant to engage in agriculture due to its low-income earnings and, therefore, prefer alternative livelihoods such as ASM in rural areas. ... A specific licensing program through the CMS can be designed to help educated youth with mining permit, training, and technical assistance.

Our People are in the Mines: Prioritizing Education and Environment in

A good governance advocate, Ibrahima Kalil Gueye promotes grassroots citizen education and policy reform through Open and Transparent Guinea. In this piece, Ibrahima reflects on his travels to mining communities in Guinea and calls on young African leaders to protect those most negatively impacted by extractive industries: school-aged youth and communities in poverty.

Beyond the 'Crisis of Youth'? Mining, Farming, and Civil …

This led to the war being characterized as a "crisis of youth" (Fanthorpe and Maconachie 2010; Maconachie 2014;Peters 2011), with young people's lack of economic and educational opportunities ...

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The bill creates a new partnership between Nevada mining and education and places the mining industry as first in line to help Nevada's students. ... Join the NVMA as we partner to help foster youth across Nevada, now through Dec 31. DONATE HERE. Email Updates. Subscribe to get the latest updates! Subscribe. Linkedin-in Facebook-f Twitter ...

Rescuing and igniting hope for children and youth forced …

After series of surveys conducted in mining communities within the Diaso Area programme, World Vision noticed that small-scale mining was the most common economic activity that youth engaged in. Due to financial constraints, some could not further their education, and others could not fend for themselves due to unemployment and thus, had no option than to …

DNR Launches Youth Education and Outreach Program …

Launched in 2023 with one full-time staff member, the Youth Education and Outreach Program (YEOP) has connected more than 2,000 K-12 students with Department of Natural Resources (DNR) subject matter experts on a wide variety of subjects related to climate and wildfire resilience, recreation, and many more topics related to sustainable, equitable …

South Africa: Opportunities for Youth in Mining

Pretoria — South Africa's mining industry has plenty of opportunities that young people from diverse backgrounds and educational qualifications can access. The Deputy Director General of Mineral Regulation, Joel Raphela, at the Department of Mineral Resources on Tuesday said government supports youth upliftment programmes aimed at improving ...

Youth in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and higher …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has gained prominence across sub-Saharan Africa for generating employment and ameliorating hardships for rural populations, …

Exploring economic and health interventions to support …

Adolescents in mining communities face challenges during social and economic disruptions that worsen their health and economic situation. This study reviewed existing …

A new era for youth empowerment and skills development …

With the backing of the Mining Commission, the Chamber of Mines, and other key stakeholders, the future looks bright for Tanzania's youth. As the country continues to position itself as a leader in mining and energy, programs like this one will be crucial in ensuring that the benefits of these industries are felt by all Tanzanians, especially ...

(PDF) Impacts of mining on women and youth in Indonesia: two mining

Impacts of Mining on Women and Youth in Indonesia: Two Mining Locations Final Report by Dr Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt and Ms Petra Mahy Foreword This Research Study is a product of two phases of intensive fieldwork conducted over the total period of five (5) weeks.

Tackling Youth Unemployment in Sub-Saharan Africa: Is

With the transfer of mining-related experiences to educational settings, three sub-themes emerged: f) sharing of ASM experience and knowledge with peers and tutors, g) experiential learning and ...

Graduate unemployment, artisanal and small-scale mining, …

Lower levels of formal educational attainment resonate with the generally held view that ASM (galamsey) provides employment opportunities for youth who, in many cases, have little or no formal ...

Sector Skills Plan for the Mining and Minerals Sector …

The Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) for the Mining and Minerals Sector (MMS); the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) prepared this 5 year Sector Skills Plan (SSP) in accordance with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The main

Youth in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and higher education …

DOI: 10.1016/j.futures.2023.103201 Corpus ID: 259248185; Youth in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and higher education nexus: Diffusion of innovations and knowledge transfer

The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: …

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of illegal mining on the Ghanaian youth, using Kwaebibirem district in Ghana as a case study. The prominent of this activity in the district triggered the researchers to undertake this study to expose some of its effects on the youth in the district which include destruction of farms, pollution of rivers and destruction of educational ...

From challenges to change: Engaging youth in mining

Today's youth — dubbed digital natives — have the potential to lead in technological adoption within the mining industry. According to Act for Youth, almost all youth …

The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: …

Keywords: Illegal mining, gold, diamond, youth, inhabitants, Ghana 1. Introduction Small scale mining in Ghana generally refers to artisanal mining of precious minerals particularly gold and diamonds. It should be noted that, other industrial minerals like salt, sand, gravel, granite, quartzite, clay, kaolin are also mined

Engaging Youth in the Mining Sector: Opportunity for …

By recruiting skilled youth and procuring goods and services locally, mining companies can improve the business environment and benefit local economies. Countries are …

The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: …

Keywords: Illegal mining, gold, diamond, youth, inhabitants, Ghana 1. Introduction Small scale mining in Ghana generally refers to artisanal mining of precious minerals particularly gold and diamonds.