delve into specific mining projects or companies but focuses on the broader impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy. 2. OVERVIEW OF THE MINING SECTOR IN GHANA 2.1. Historical development of mining in Ghana The mining sector in Ghana has played a significant role in the country's economic development. It has a
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The mining industry has been crucial to the development of Ghana. As with all industries, mining has both advantages and disadvantages for the inhabitants of mineral-rich communities.
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Artisanal small-scale mining has been practised in Ghana for over a century. In 2018, small-scale miners generated 2.1 million ounces of gold, accounting for 43.1% of total gold production in the ...
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Numerous studies and research have been conducted to assess the impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy. These studies have examined various dimensions of the mining sector …
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Ghana's mining sector has witnessed a steady growth in recent times, contributing significantly to revenue generated by the government. The mining sector contributed GH¢15.8 billion and GH¢17. ...
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The mining industry has been crucial to the development of Ghana. As with all industries, mining has both advantages and disadvantages for the inhabitants of mineral-rich communities.
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district-level effects of large-scale gold mining in Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania.1 Together, these countries accounted for about 35 percent of gold production in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2013. Our focus on local impacts is motivated by the observation that, in general, the socioeconomic effects of large-scale mining are not well understood.
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environmental impact of an illegal mining operation in river Pra and its impacts on water production of Ghana Water Company Limited. Three objectives were set for this work, which are 1.) To determine the effects of illegal mining in the river Pra on water treatment and production at Daboase head works 2.) To assess the impact of illegal mining ...
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Researchers from NASA, U.S. universities, and government agencies in Ghana recently used satellite data to estimate the extent of vegetation lost to artisanal mining in the southwestern portion of the country, …
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This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental performance in the industry. Since the enactment of the Small Scale Gold Mining Law in 1989, which effectively legalized small-scale gold mining in the country, industrial operations,
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This study investigates the effects of two mining methods (alluvial and chamfi) on soil physical, chemical, and microbial properties four years after mining in three municipalities of the …
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Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has impacted the environment negatively, resulting in land degradation and water pollution. The government of Ghana, responding to public outcry against the negative effects of 'galamsey', placed a ban on illegal small-scale mining activities in March 2017.
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The findings from the study revealed that in Ghana, just like most African countries, artisanal and small-scale mining has contributed positively to the economy through …
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Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace threatens environment and livelihoods Mary Appiah Opinion Aug - 04 - 2023, 20:02 Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing ...
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The article demonstrates that concerns over the harmful impacts of mining on the ecology of Ghana are neither class-neutral nor free of politics. They are rather highly imbricated in power ...
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Artisanal small-scale mining has been part of Ghana's history, but recent public outcry on the devastating impacts of the phenomenon on water bodies, due to expansion in the sector, has led to ...
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Mining is a key component of Ghana's national economy; the country is Africa's largest gold producer. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the mineral's prominent role, as gold is seen as a safe investment during uncertain times. While the mining sector faces challenges in terms of modernising practices, diversification efforts are forging ahead. Industrial minerals including …
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The current analysis focuses on the environmental and health impacts of mining in Ghana and blends extant data from the literature as well as the co-authors' recent findings on …
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Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country's GDP. 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 …
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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 collection involved both primary and secondary sources. These included research tools such as review of relevant
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The World Bank (2021) confirms this by stating that one of the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana is land degradation, especially extensive deforestation. In the selected study communities, youth are actively engaged in small-scale mining rather than agriculture. A largest number of people involved in illegal mining ...
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thus having impacts on food production and livelihood. The multi-faceted impacts of gold mining have been observed in multiple settings. One study conducted in North-Western Nigeria found that the heavy metals released by gold mining in one region contributed to neuropathological lesions in the heads of goats (Obasa, 2019); another
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The widespread prevalence of illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining has raised significant concerns about its environmental and health impacts. This study investigates the effects of two mining methods (alluvial and chamfi) on soil physical, chemical, and microbial properties four years after mining in three municipalities of the Western Region of Ghana.
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The main contribution of this paper is to shed light on the welfare effects of gold mining in a detailed, in-depth country study of Ghana, a country with a long tradition of gold mining and a …
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2.1: MINING IN GHANA Ghana's geological landscape teems with a variety of minerals with the commercially exploited ones being gold, diamond, manganese and bauxite. In 2020, gold accounted for 97.2 per cent of gross mineral revenue while the respective shares of manganese, bauxite and diamond were 2.25 per cent, 0.54 per cent and 0.01 per cent.
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The environmental impacts of small-scale mining in Ghana are then detailed, along with the land-use disputes that have occurred in the industry. The report concludes by providing contact information for some important people involved in
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Precious metals like gold have been a part of local economies for thousands of years and globally remain a highly valued commodity. In Ghana, gold mining is conducted by way of industrial-scale mines, as well as smaller artisanal mines, locally known as Galamsey.While this industry has provided economic benefits to local communities, the …
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Within the small-scale gold mining sector is "galamsey", a local term used in Ghana for illegal or unregulated gold mining operations. Illegal gold mining operations are criticised heavily throughout Ghana due to their detrimental environmental effects, which many believe outweigh any possible economic and cultural justifications. The ...
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The study identified two key related factors that drive illegal mining in Ghana. First, the mines are transient but getting a mining licence is time-consuming. Second, the regulatory framework ...
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impacts of gold mining in Ghana Frederick A. Armah, Isaac Luginaah & Obiri To cite this article: Frederick A. Armah, Isaac Luginaah & Obiri (2012) Assessing environmental exposure and health impacts of gold mining in Ghana, Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, 94:4, 786-798, DOI: 10.1080/02772248.2012.667205
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