Strained Relations: A Critical Appraisal of the Mining Conflict …

Keywords: galamsey; mining; Ghana; gold; conflicts; ... are located within the areas of influence of their mining projects and which are frequently inhabited by artisanal miners" (Hentschel et ...

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(PDF) Large scale mining in Ghana: A review of the

Following the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) in 1983, Ghana's mining sector has experienced significant growth, making Ghana one of the 10-leading producers of gold ...

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Addressing the Illegal Mining Menace in Ghana with

Ghana's small-scale mining sector has historically supplied livelihoods to rural people, but a rising number of illegal mining activities has shifted this activity into a more destructive force. Rivers and farmlands in places rich in gold resources, such as Ashanti, Western, and Eastern regions, have suffered as a consequence, with mining ...

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Conservation conflicts in the context of protected areas in Ghana …

Conflicts between humans about wildlife, sometimes also referred to as conservation conflicts, are a challenging issue all over the world. Comparing conservation conflicts from different settings helps to better understand general strategies for conflict management and provides opportunities for mutual learning to solve conservation conflicts. …

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Making land rehabilitation projects work in small-scale mining …

Making land rehabilitation projects work in small-scale mining areas: Insights from a case study in Ghana. Ferdinand Adu-Baffour, Thomas Daum, Elizabeth Asantewaa Obeng, Regina Birner, Christine Bosch

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Living with conflicts in Ghana's Prestea mining area: Is community

Impacting on local farmlands and mining projects close to water bodies are some of the matters that don't obtain a social license from local communities. These issues are …

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Strategies for managing large-scale mining sector land use conflicts …

As result, a lot of earlier works have been done for managing large-scale mineral exploration and mining-induced land use conflicts in the historical southwestern mining areas of Ghana. Examples include the works of Hilson (2002a) ; Hilson (2002c) ; Hilson (2012) ; Hilson and Clifford (2010) ; Patel et al. (2016) .

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"We will not relocate until our ancestors and

The construction of a dam on the Black Volta River at Bui in Ghana to generate about 400 megawatts of hydroelectric power engendered conflict between three project-affected communities-Bui, Akanyakrom, and Dokokyina (Figure 10.1)- and the Bui Power Authority (BPA), the managers of the dam.

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Mining, Environment and Community Conflicts: A Study of …

Mining, Environment and Community Conflicts: A Study of Company-Community Conflicts over Gold Mining in the Obuasi Municipality of Ghana Seth Opoku Mensah 2014, Journal of Sustainable Development Studies

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The fight over Ghana's illegal gold rush exposes …

Exposed holes in the ground bear witness to attempts at illegally digging out some of the precious metal and a polluted river on the edge of town shows the consequences of the boom in semi-...

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Obuasi tragedy calls for mining conflict resolution and community

The catastrophic shooting incident that claimed the lives of at least eight people has once again highlighted the need for urgent action to address the underlying issues fueling …

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Galiano awards mining contract for Asanko Gold Mine in Ghana

Galiano Gold Inc. has announced the award of a mining contract for its Asanko Gold Mine (AGM) in Ghana.Galiano will manage and operate the mine as a 50-50 joint venture (JV) with South Africa's Gold Fields Ltd.The company announced that it had selected a contractor to restart hard rock mining operations at its Asanko Gold Mine in the fourth quarter after a …

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USGS Scientists Help Address Conflict Mining

The concept of conflict diamonds or "blood diamonds" emerged in the late 1990s when it became evident that several violent civil wars in Africa were connected to mining and trading of rough diamonds. In 2006, the U.S. Geological Survey was asked by the U.S. Department of State to help address illegal diamond mining in Africa.

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The state of human rights in mining communities in Ghana: …

The clamp down on surface mining popularly known as 'galamsey' has put many people out of jobs. 2. State of human rights in mining communities in Ghana – The CHRAJ Report In 2006, following several complaints of human rights violations in some mining communities in Ghana, the CHRAJ organized public hearings in

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(PDF) Mining as a Factor of Social Conflict in Ghana

This article argues that northern Ghana is not the only place in the country where conflicts erupted or occurred and that the quest for resource control in the Gold and diamond impregnated areas ...

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Ghana's Gold Gamble: How illegal mining threatens our future …

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has flagged Ghana as a high-risk country for conflict minerals, warning that the gold mined in Ghana may be tainted by illegal practices, including child labour and environmental degradation. ... which aims to plant trees in deforested mining areas, is a critical initiative, but ...

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Human rights violations continue in Ghana's mining sector

WASHINGTON, DC-- International humanitarian organization Oxfam America calls on Ghana's government to address ongoing human rights violations in the West African nation's mining industry. The call to action comes after 23-year old Kwame Eric was shot to death August 10 by an employee of Ghanatta Security Services, a private security firm hired by gold mining …

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Living with conflicts in Ghana's Prestea mining area: Is community

The application of community relocation and resettlement programs as conflict management frameworks has done little to mitigate land use conflicts in the catchment areas of Ghana's Prestea ...

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Special Geologic Studies: Artisanal and small-scale mining of conflict

This project focuses on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) of minerals and gemstones globally and the illegal mining and transport of these natural resources. Project scientists employ field mapping, geomorphological techniques, and remote sensing to map, monitor, and evaluate mineral deposits and ASM activities in conflict zones and during …

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Struggle for natural resources in northern Ghana: …

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. However, the struggle for this natural …

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Gold in Ghana: The effects of changes in large-scale …

The Small-Scale Mining Law passed in 1989 gave legal status to the sector making the Small-Scale Mining Project (a department of the Minerals Commission) responsible for registering and supervising 10 small-scale …

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Conflict, collusion and corruption in small-scale gold mining in Ghana

Sustainability. While the engagement of Chinese migrants in small-scale mining in Ghana has gained traction in scholarship, the extant literature pays little attention to how the relationship between the so-called formal institutions (e.g., the Minerals Commission and Ministry of Land and Natural Resources) and informal institutions (e.g., the chieftaincy and customary land …

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(PDF) Socio-environmental impacts of mineral mining and conflicts …

Mineral mining activities in Africa have long been associated with a myriad of socio-environmental impacts and conflicts, posing significant challenges to sustainable development and environmental ...

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Northern Ghana resource conflicts could spark violence — Study

"The Zongoyire conflict is an old case between youth of the community and a Chinese mining company, Shannxi Mining Company, then known locally as Rich Power." "The conflict occurred because of the lack of proper community engagements and consultations prior to the company moving equipment and personnel into the area, after obtaining a ...

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Grievance and conflict in Ghana's gold mining industry: The case …

It is for this reason that the company, in recent times, has been working with other mining companies operating in Ghana, the Ghana Chamber of Mines, and the Minerals Commission to identify areas which are suitable for small-scale mining and to promote the registration of miners concerning operations on these properties [22]. In response to the ...

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Expert calls for lasting solution to mining conflicts in Ghana

To address these challenges, Bright Bansah advocated for a stakeholder engagement approach that brings together mining companies, local communities, and …

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Social Legitimacy as the Unresolved Driver in Mining Conflicts: A …

Joyce and Thomson explain that "a social license to operate exists when a mineral exploration or mining project is seen as having the approval, the broad acceptance of society to conduct its activities." ... Singh, N. et al. (2007), 'Resolving Water Conflicts in Mining Areas of Ghana Through Public Participation: ...

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Mining, Environment and Community Conflicts: A Study of …

Wassa Association of Communiti es Affected by Mining (2013) Mining is destroying livelihoods in Ghana [online] available at: [Assessed 11 March 2013] [27] Whitem an, G. and K. Mam en (2002) Examining justice and conflict between mining companies and indigenous peoples: Cerro Colorado and the Ngabe-Bugle in Panama, Journal of ...

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An Overview of Land Use Conflicts in Mining Communities

Urban construction, mining, agricultural production and ecological protection are the four main activities in mining cities. Recent research on LUCs, related to mining cities, includes conflicts ...

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Northern Ghana resource conflicts could spark violence — Study

The findings show that 28.1 per cent of the conflicts involve gold mining; farmer-herder conflicts, 23.4 per cent; sand and gravel winning, 6.1 per cent; charcoal production, 9.4 …

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