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Introduction. The adverse environmental and social impacts of illegal artisanal mining in sub-Saharan Africa are well documented (Davidson, 1993; UN, 1996; ILO, 1999; Kitula, 2006; Fisher, 2007).In Ghana in particular, the industry has experienced unprecedented and chaotic growth in recent years, bringing about many problems that …
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study found that the failure of government interventions since 1989 is as a. result of a lack of proper planning of programmes aimed at dealing with illegal. gold mining and poor collaboration ...
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Ghana's forests are primarily lost to cocoa farming—the country is the world's second- largest cocoa producer. Illegal logging is another significant cause of deforestation. But the most ...
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Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining activities. Ghana is the leading producer of gold in Africa and about 35% of it is extracted by small-scale ...
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In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nation's development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the country.
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In their repeated documentation of the dynamics of artisanal and small-scale mining activities in Ghana, Hilson and Potter (2003:237) questioned why the "illegal gold mining activity is so ...
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Causes and Effects of Illegal Gold Mining (Galamsey) Activities on School Dropout and Residents at the Tutuka Central Circuit in Obuasi Municipality in Ashanti Region, Ghana
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Small scale mineral prospecting is common in the central and western regions of Ghana, where there are a lot of Gold deposites. To make matters worse, foreign nationals especially from China have invaded the local communities and villages to prospect and mine Gold illegally. "Reports suggest that since 2005, as many as 50,000 gold …
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Illegal gold mining activities contribute tremendously to the local economy of the communities within which the practice is conducted. Despite such developments, its activities come with several environmental, economic, developmental and societal and educational challenges that governments, environmentalists, and educationalists have …
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Lastly, weak regulatory regimes are minor cause of illegal mining in Ghana. The duality of the land tenure system in Ghana where the government has legal right to land resources and traditional authorities …
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Recent interest by governmental, non-governmental and civil society organisations in monitoring, tracing, tracking and flushing out illegal mining activities in Ghana has intensified due to the fact that large tracts of arable lands, forests and water resources are destroyed by this group of illegal miners. Yet, the scale of operation, types, …
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Sand mining in coastal Ghana. Sand mining refers to the extraction of sand from an open pit from agricultural or forest lands, beaches, inland dunes, beaches, and river beds mainly for construction purposes ( Rentier, and Cammeraat, 2022 ). Sand mining at the coast is a common phenomenon in developing countries, including Ghana.
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The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana: A critical assessment. Kwadwo Afriyie, Kabila Abass, Foster Frempong, Beatrice Arthur, …
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mining is also popular in the small-scale gold sub-sector. Following a period of general economic decline in the 1970s to mid-1980s, Ghana's mining industry recovered on the back of market-based adjustment policies recommended by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Amongst others, the Structural Adjustment Programme
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In the last several years, however, largely unregulated galamsey mining has ramped up—due in part to Chinese investors who bring sophisticated equipment and a …
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Mary Appiah Opinion Aug - 04 - 2023, 20:02. Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing environmental and social issue in Ghana. Advertisement. The illicit mining ...
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Abdulai blames the politicization of illegal mining as another fundamental cause. Thus, the current literature argues that poverty, weak state capacity, politics, …
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This story map captures the breath taking story of illegal gold mining activities in Ghana. It illustrates the effects of unregulated surface and alluvial mining activities have affected major river bodies and how …
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Illegal small-scale mining in Ghana has been a major contributor to deforestation, polluting the water, air, and soil, and devastating farmlands. It has also contributed to serious health challenges and an increased number of school dropouts in mining communities, posing challenges to sustainable development.
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Abstract. Discourses on "illegal" or informal small‐scale mining (galamsey) have presented it largely as a menace. Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter‐narrative to ...
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The mining sector in Ghana is governed primarily by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) (Government of Ghana, 2006) (as amended in 2015 and recently in 2019) and the Minerals Commission Act. These serve as the principal enactments setting out the guidelines for the country's mining laws.
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Besides, illegal mining in forest reserves has been a global concern due to its harm to environmental resources. Perhaps, the [formal and informal] institutional perspective on curbing this menace ...
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Small-scale mining forms an important sector of Ghana's economy, employing one million people directly and supporting the livelihoods of about 4.5 million people.The industry accounts for 35% of ...
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By tackling the root causes of illegal mining, enforcing strict regulations, and promoting sustainable alternatives, Ghana can reclaim its status as a beacon of environmental stewardship and economic prosperity in the region. Say no to galamsey, say no to illegal mining, and say yes to a brighter, greener future for Ghana.
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The team is tasked with tackling illegal mining in the Ashanti, Eastern and Western regions of Ghana – the most affected areas. Between 2017 and 2019, the team has arrested over 2 200 illegal miners, including foreign nationals. Gaining national interest. One arrest that gained national attention was that of the 'Galamsey Queen' – Aisha ...
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Abstract. Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on ...
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Mechanized mining is causing severe damage to local ecosystems, says Reginald Guuroh, researcher at the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana and specialist in land reclamation after illegal mining.
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The impact of illegal mining in Ghana is vast and multifaceted, touching upon environmental, public health, and social aspects. The detrimental consequences of this activity are far-reaching and demand immediate attention and intervention from the government, policymakers, and society as a whole. To combat illegal mining effectively, …
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All of Ghana's main sources of drinking water have been contaminated by illegal mining activities. Wikimedia Commons December 12, 2022 Ghana had a bad time in 2022 – 4 reads to catch up on ...
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This study launched in 1983, the mining industry experienced substantial seeks to investigate the causes and effects of illegal gold reforms beginning in 1986.Since 1983, Ghana has been mining activities on school dropout and residents at the experiencing World Bank/International Monetary Fund Tutuka Central Circuit of Obuasi Municipality.
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