Effets négatifs de l’orpaillage sur la population dans la commune rurale de fourou, cercle de kadiolo, au Mali

Gold panning has negative effects on the population. This results in an influx of people to the arrival sites, a hemorrhage of able-bodied people in the departure area, the degradation of customs and traditions, the loss of sacred lands, historical infrastructure and natural landmarks, the depravation of morals, social violence and the dissatisfaction of household needs. It is in this context that this study is conducted, the objective of which is to study the negative effects of gold panning on the population. The methodology adopted is field observation and questionnaire survey. The results of this study reveal that 84.7% of respondents are satisfied with their household needs with income from gold panning, 73.87% of respondents note that the method of remuneration is to the advantage of gold miners. Regarding the development of the village through gold panning, 82.88% of respondents attest that gold panning allows the development of the village, while 97.30% of respondents affirm that gold panning leads to an influx of the population to the sites. The customs of the residents are respected by the gold miners, affirm 92 respondents, a rate of 82.9%. A total of 82 respondents, a rate of 73.9% believe that sacred lands, historical infrastructures and natural landmarks are not affected by gold panning. According to 73.9% of respondents, there is no moral depravity with the advent of gold panning. 79 respondents, or 71.2%, said that the influx of people to the arrival sites has an effect. While 68.47% of respondents proved that the hemorrhage of able-bodied people is the consequence of migration to the departure area. This study made it possible to detect the perception of gold miners on the negative effects of gold panning on the population.