Let me express my sincerest gratitude to the leadership of the Students' Representative Council (SRC) of the Ghana School of Law, led by its president, Mr. Wonder Victor Kutor, for settling on me to deliver the First SRC Public Lecture on the topic "The Legal Regime of the Mining Sector in Ghana: History, Challenges and the Way Forward." Some few …
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According to data from the Ghana Mining repository, 2,250 mining and mining-related licenses have been issued from 1988 to a starting period in 2025. Period Analysis. The …
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Small - Scale Gold Mining: Ghana. How is ASGM organized in Ghana? ... Licensing ASGM license is granted by the Minister responsible for Mines to a person, a group of persons, a ... age children used for the mining activities. There are also cases of prostitution, drug abuse and other
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For the mining sector, the policy objectives considered under the SMTDP (2018 – 2021) are: Ensure sustainable extraction of mineral resources; and Ensure the mining sector is linked with the rest of the economy.
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The government of Ghana has put a moratorium on licensing of small-scale miners. Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, says the moratorium is aimed at helping fight the illegal…
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In Ghana, the progressive easing of COVID-19 restrictions due to the relative availability of vaccines led to a rebound in economic activities in 2021. The real value of measured economic activities increased from GH₵ 166.157 billion in 2020 to GH₵ 175.057 billion in 2021, representing a growth outturn of 5.4 per cent.
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According to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, illegal mining activities deprive the state of an estimated $2.3 billion in revenue annually. This loss undermines national development efforts and weakens ...
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A recent study on the spatial distribution of mining operations in Ghana shows that the Western Region has the largest concentration of the different forms of mining activities …
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Introduction Mining is a significant contributor to economic growth in many countries, including Ghana and other African nations. However, illegal mining activities have become a major concern for ...
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pacts and monitoring of ASM activities in Ghana. Other important components of the Handbook include organising and developing an ASM mining site, processing of minerals, health, safety and environmental issues and business planning for ASM in Ghana. S o u r c e: M i n i s t r y o f L a n d s n d N a t u r a l R e s o u r c e s. S o u r c: J o h ...
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The study found two major obstacles to ensuring safe and effective water use in Ghana's mining industry. The failure to implement previously existing restrictions, as well as a poor regulatory framework for the mining sector fails to adequately address the implications of mining activities on the environment and water resources.
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The gold mining industry in Ghana has made a substantial contribution to the country's economic growth by generating diverse employment opportunities, both directly and indirectly, in mining communities. This has the potential to mitigate poverty and improve the quality of life for individuals and s in rural areas, where climate change is having a …
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Formalization and Licensing: Efforts to formalize small-scale mining operations in Ghana have been ongoing, aiming to integrate informal miners into the formal economy. ... In conclusion, the relationship between …
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Licence. Minister on proof of payment of applicable fees, issues licence to applicant within 30 days after the date of acceptance of the grant. How to Acquire. Small Scale Mining Licence in …
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The three types of rights applicable are: (a) a mining lease; (b) a restricted mining lease; and (c) a small-scale mining licence. A mining lease is granted for an initial period of 30 years and may be renewed before the expiry …
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The Minerals Commission would strive to make Ghana the leading destination of mining sector investment in Africa through creating a congenial atmosphere in which all stakeholders work …
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as follows: bureaucratic licensing regime/weak legal framework, political/traditional leadership failures, and corrupt institutional ocials. Moreover, socioeconomic factors and proliferation of foreign miners/mining equipment were also observed to contribute ... the trails of illegal small-scale gold mining activities (ISSGMAs) in Ghana on the ...
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1 June 2017 Dr Abdul-Gafaru Abdulai In the last three months, the Ghanaian media landscape has been dominated by discussions about the dangers of illegal mining. Although Ghana has had a formalised process for engaging in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) on a legal basis since the late 1980s, an estimated 85 percent of small-scale […]
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Environmental degradation resulting from mining activities is mostly attributed to illegal small-scale mining. As small-scale illegal gold mining in Ghana customarily involved the use of basic ...
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Given the centrality of land in community health and wellbeing in the UWR, Ghana's mining guidelines should promote local participation in the regulation of mining activities and guarantee the ...
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Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM) has become an issue of national interest due to its evident impact on the environment and society at large. Recognizing the need to regulate the sector, and in response to an intense media and CSO campaign, the Government of Ghana has taken important steps with the establishment of the high level inter-ministerial task force to …
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The high incidence of galamsey or illegal mining in recent times, have been on several discussions and heated debates for some time now and has perplexed the minds of the general public in Ghana.
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Abstract: Ghana's burgeoning galamsey crisis represents a striking embodiment of the modus operandi outlined by Interpol's study on illegal mining via ILLEGAL MINING AND ASSOCIATED CRIMES-INTERPOL.Despite not being explicitly mentioned in the study, Ghana fits squarely within the framework outlined, demonstrating patterns of illegal mining activities …
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Illegal gold mining in Ghana further exacerbates a volatile cocoa market. In 2014, experts predicted a global cocoa shortage by 2020. However, cocoa production statistics have been unpredictable ...
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Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations, 2012 (L.I 2176). ... entities can hold mineral rights in Ghana by incorporating a company in Ghana with its object among others been mining and exploration activities. The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 2013 (Act 865) prescribes the minimum capital threshold for non-Ghanaians for ...
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The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of mining activities in Ghana. The paper mainly focused on the mining activities in Prestea in the western region of the country. The data
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The issuance of mining and mining-related licenses in Ghana has garnered significant attention, reflecting the country's rich mineral potential and concerns over regulatory …
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This paper identifies and examines nine factors that affect formalization of informal artisanal and small-scale mining in Ghana. Despite a series of efforts to ensure cleaner and safer production, informal artisanal and small-scale mining continues to expand with the resulting increase in environmental pollution and damage. The nine factors form what is described in …
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The various types of Mineral Rights and Licences available in Ghana. LICENSE TYPE. PURPOSE. AREA. MAXIMUM DURATION. Reconnaissance Licence (RL) Regional …
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Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations 2012 (LI 2176) IN exercise of the power conferred on the Minister responsible for Mines by section 110 (1) of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 …
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