Analysis of the impacts of bauxite mining on the environment and the socio-economic activities of the population of the rural commune of Tanènè, Boké prefecture
摘要
In recent years, Guinean officials have carried out reforms in the mining sector. These reforms focused mainly on strengthening regulations in compliance with the local content code for the cohabitation of mining companies with the community. The objective of this research is to analyze the impacts of bauxite mining by GAC and SMB on the environment and the socio-economic activities of the population of Tanènè. The methodological approach used for the research was based on documentary analysis, direct observation, survey through an interview and questionnaire guide, and remote sensing mapping. The result shows a deterioration in the community's living environment. It also reveals the weakness in monitoring and evaluation of the impacts of mining and the lack of permanent dialogue between communities and mining companies. Over a period of 30 years, the loss was recorded respectively by unit of land cover such as vegetation and water. While the gain was observed respectively per unit of land cover at the level of buildings, and mines and quarries. Although the analysis is dominated by negative impacts, the presence of GAC and SMB in Tanènè has contributed to the change in the physiognomy of many villages. Based on these findings, we have made recommendations to all stakeholders to improve the effects of cohabitation.