The study was conducted to determine the effects of small-scale mining activities on fisheries and livelihoods along the Birim River in Atiwa District of Ghana, and also, to ascertain the nature ...
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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 gold mines are found in most parts of the country, and the mining history can be traced back hundreds of years. However, a form of mining known as artisanal, illegal or small-scale ...
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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 in Ghana: large-scale mining, licensed and illegal small-scale mining (Owusu-Nimo et al., 2018). Moreover, while agriculture remains the primary source of income for ...
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2.1: MINING IN GHANA Ghana's geological landscape teems with diverse mineral resources with the commercially exploited ones being gold, diamond, manganese and bauxite. In 2021, gold …
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Drivers of Illegal Mining Activity in Ghana There are many reasons why people engage in activities related to small-scale illegal mining, and most people believe that activities related to small-scale illegal mining are caused by poverty. According to the World Bank report and Mimba et al., (2023), small-scale mining is primarily a poverty ...
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The government launched the Small Scale and Community Mining Scheme to provide a controlled mining regime in the Artisanal Small Scale Mining Industry in an effort to stop illegal mining. The initiative, which is exclusive to Ghanaians, …
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UNDOUBTEDLY, Northern Ghana is becoming a hub of mining activities with the discovery of mineral resources, particularly gold deposits in large quantities in many communities.
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the Mining and Minerals Act of 2006 and the Ghana ASM Policy framework. Artisanal and small-scale mining is an important commercial activity in Ghana. Indeed, ASM is crucial to rural livelihoods. Hilson et al (2013) point out that ASM provides hope for the inhabitants of the poverty-stricken northern regions of Ghana.
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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 the ...
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Ghana experienced rapid liberalisation in the mining sector in the 1980s and 90s which led to the intensification of mining activities across mining zones in the country. This study therefore examined how operations of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL) affect environmental justice in the Asutifi District.
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Here are 6 relevant institutions regulating Ghana's Mining Industry:. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, which is headed by a cabinet minister appointed by the President, has overall responsibility for forest sector planning and policy direction and for monitoring sector programs towards the attainment of the national goals.
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Gold has long been the most lucrative mining subsector, and in recent years Ghana became Africa's leading gold producer, with around 5m oz of output in 2020. Underscoring the …
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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 rich history that dates back to the pre-colonial era when gold mining was a major economic activity. Over
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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 visualization at the top of this page shows mining activities from 2015-2020 in southern Ghana. As of 2018, galamsey had led to about 29,000 hectares (72,000 ... International Institute for Environment and Development (2016, August) Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Ghana. Evidence to inform an Action Dialogue. Accessed May 28, 2021. ...
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Ghana's small-scale mining industry contributes up to a staggering 40% of the nation's gold output, surpassing the output of some established gold-producing countries in Africa, a sector the CEO says is often challenged by …
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The surge in artisanal gold mining (AGM) activities and the associated environmental impact in Ghana have elicited several stakeholders' attempts to curb the problem.
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mining activity may have in mining communities for example the alteration of the social structure, increased delinquency, prostitution, alteration of the local culture and forced relocation. Ghana like any other mining country is beset with negative externalities (problems) concerning social and environmental issues.
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Ghana's mining sector pre-dates the colonial era. Historically, Ghana was known as the Gold Coast. Ghana is one of Africa's largest gold producers. ... and downstream activities for Ghana's minerals. Such opportunities include: Production: Setting up refinery facilities to serve the local industry for value-added products. ...
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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. The primary drivers of growth were expansion in
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The new administration has adopted an approach of pursuing those involved in illegal mining whilst also pushing people towards legal alternatives. Clamping down can often end up simply pushing the activity further into the illicit sphere, and whether Ghana can buck this trend will only be seen in the long run.
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Ghana is well endowed with substantial mineral resources, the major ones being gold, diamonds, manganese and bauxite. Gold is the predominant mineral produced in the …
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The growing demand for mineral extracts has been paralleled by an expansion of the economically active population in Ghana, in that, around 11.3 thousand people were employed in the mining ...
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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 …
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Overall, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had diverse effects on mining in Ghana. Transactions made with other countries of the world have achieved lower …
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Mapping and measuring mining activities in Southwest Ghana. Mapping and measuring mining activities in Southwest Ghana. Adeline Akansobe. April 17, 2024
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Mercury-tainted wastewater is dumped in and around mining sites, polluting the land, rivers and lakes. More recent research shows the persistence of the mercury problem across Ghana's mining sector.
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Land Degradation: Mining activities can significantly alter the landscape, leaving behind open pits, waste dumps, and tailings ponds that can disrupt ecosystems and reduce biodiversity. Water Pollution: Mining operations can release pollutants into waterways, affecting water quality and aquatic life. Acid mine drainage, a common issue in sulfide ore mining, can …
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small-scale mining research and regulation activities in Ghana, and provides details of some important background reading. An Overview of Small-scale Mining in Ghana ... mining activities in Ghana remained largely unregulated and received little, if any, support from governmental bodies. This, however, changed with the implementation of the ...
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