Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of Government

Illegal gold mining (galamsey) continues to be a threat to forest and water resources in Ghana. Even though galamsey is not new in Ghana, the use of heavy machines such as excavators and ...

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Effects of artisanal gold mining and routes towards sustainable

The objective of the study is to examine the effects of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) and routes towards sustainable development (SD) for a low-profile mining community in Ghana. The study drew on the literature on mining, sustainable development, and the Natural Resource Curse (NRC) theory.

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(PDF) The Effects of Illegal Gold Mining on the Education of …

The advent of colonialism and the introduction of modern scientific mining in Ghana during the last decade of the nineteenth century enabled European mining companies to gain control over the ...

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Galamsey: Ghana's illegal gold mining industry causes

The illegal mining has also affected cocoa production, with the Ghana Cocoa Board saying in 2021 that more than 19,000 hectares of farmland had been destroyed in key cocoa-growing areas like the ...

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The Devastating Impact of Illegal Minning on Ghana's Rivers

According to Ghana Water Company, over 60% of water bodies are polluted due to illegal mining and according to UN Environment, 80% of artisanal miners use mercury, a toxic substance to extract gold. 100,000 people are directly affected by river pollution in Ghana according to World Health Organization WHO and according to Ghana Chamber of Mines ...

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Landsat Image Gallery

The image above shows gold mining encroachment in the Upper Wassaw Forest Reserve, a habitat for the green-tailed bristlebill and Tai Forest treefrog, which are classified as species of conservation concern.The image …

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The environmental fallout of Ghana's mining boom: Ghana's story …

In Ghana, gold mining is not just an industry but a vital part of many rural communities. However, the rise of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) brings significant challenges that go ...

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An assessment of the impact of illegal artisanal gold mining on the

Artisanal gold mining is a growing threat to savanna biodiversity conservation (Bruner et al 2001, Cabeza et al 2019).In Africa (Ghana, Madagascar, Zimbabwe), efforts have been made to manage challenges emanating from the need to mine within protected areas with minimal success (Gandiwa and Gandiwa 2012, Owusu-Nimo et al 2018, Cabeza et al …

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The Effects of Irresponsible Mining in Ghana and its Impact on

One of the most pressing effects of irresponsible mining in Ghana is the pollution of water bodies. Rivers and streams that once served as critical sources of drinking water have …

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(PDF) Livelihood implications of artisanal gold mining in farming

The impact of artisanal mining on livelihoods in developing countries is a contentious issue. As a contribution to this subject, the study assessed the implications of artisanal gold mining ...

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Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts …

ACCRA, Ghana — Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. But for some, the practice known locally as galamsey provides ...

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Gold in Ghana: The effects of changes in large-scale mining on

Gold mining has been carried out in the former Gold Coast, now Ghana, for centuries (Ofosu-Mensah, 2011a).Artisanal gold mining started in the gold-rich areas long before modern large-scale gold mining (Hilson, 2002a) and was one of the mainstays of the numerous Akan states that developed in the forest belt of Ghana (Dumett, 1979, 1998; Kea, 1982).

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Why is Ghana losing the war against illegal gold mining

Ghana, like most resource-rich countries, is saddled and inundated with resource curse challenges. Key among them is the problem of illegal small-scale gold mining activities (ISSGMAs), which is mercilessly robbing the nation of its ecological integrity, despite attempts by successive governments to remedy the situation. In the midst of this challenge, Ghana, year in …

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(PDF) The Evil Couple: Illegal Mining in Water Bodies and …

The purpose of this study was to explore the combined effects of mining in water bodies and climate change on water resources in Ghana. The methodology explored in the study was quantitative approach.

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The Local Socioeconomic Effects of Gold Mining

We explore the effects of mining activity on employment, earnings, expenditure, and children's health outcomes in local communities and in districts with gold mining. We combine the DHS …

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2021 PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE MINING …

Published by the Ghana Chamber of Mines Ghana Chamber of Mines | #18 Gulf Street, South Legon | P.O. Box 991, Accra, Ghana communications@ghanachamberofmines In the Euro Area, a string of positive economic growth outturns accelerated the Area's recovery from its worst recession in nearly two decades.

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The local socioeconomic effects of gold mining: Evidence from …

We explore the effects of mining activity on employment, earnings, expenditure, and children's health outcomes in local communities and in districts with gold mining. We combine …

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The large footprint of small-scale artisanal gold mining in Ghana

In Ghana, gold mining is conducted by way of industrial-scale mines, as well as smaller artisanal mines, ... The cumulative effect of gold mining has the potential to impact a number of SDG) Targets and Indicators. Deforestation due to artisanal mining has a clear impact on SDG 15, Life on Land, especially Target 15.1 "By 2020, ensure the ...

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(PDF) Effect of Gold Mining on Cocoa Production in …

PDF | On Feb 27, 2018, Michael Owusu Ansah and others published Effect of Gold Mining on Cocoa Production in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...

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Mercury rising: How does gold mining in Ghana impact health

Associate Professor of Geography Heidi Hausermann and colleagues have won a $1.537 million National Science Foundation grant to study the health, social and environmental effects of rapidly expanding, small-scale gold mining and mercury pollution in Ghana and beyond. The award, which will fund a five-year research project, marks the first NSF Dynamics of …

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Unlicensed Gold Mines in Ghana Present Risks to People, Nature

The unlicensed gold mining industry is known in Ghana as "galamsey." The industry has grown quickly over the past year. One reason for the growth was a 30 percent rise in international gold prices.

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Ghana's Illegal Galamsey Gold Mining Affecting Cocoa Farmers, …

Deforestation from illegal gold mining may speed up such effects. Working in galamsey gold mining pits—like this one in Diewuosu, Ghana—can be dangerous. Erosion and runoff of toxic material ...

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Mercury rising: How does gold mining in Ghana …

In Ghana and elsewhere, miners mix elemental liquid mercury with gold deposits and then burn off the mercury using kerosene torches to separate out the gold. The toxic gases can move into the air and atmosphere and settle …

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Gold in Ghana: The effects of changes in large-scale mining on

Gold mining has been carried out in the former Gold Coast, now Ghana, for centuries (Ofosu-Mensah, 2011a). Artisanal gold mining started in the gold-rich areas long before modern large-scale gold mining (Hilson, 2002a) and was one of the mainstays of the numerous Akan states that developed in the forest belt of Ghana (Dumett, 1979, 1998; Kea, 1982).

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Review on Effects of Mining in Ghana: The Case of Obuasi …

This paper looks at the effects of mining in Ghana, especially in the Obuasi Municipality. ... Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), which is quickly surging and largely practiced across ...

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Causes and Effects of Illegal Gold Mining (Galamsey) …

The study sought to examine the effect of illegal gold mining operations on school dropout. A sample size of 102 participants was selected for quantitative analysis together with purposive sampling of 20 key informants for …

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Effects of Illegal Artisanal Gold Mining Operations on …

The general properties and overall chemical quality for potability of groundwater in Ahafo-Ano South District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana have been evaluated. With respect to pH, about 92% of groundwaters were potable while 8% were acidic and not potable. Approximately 4%, 32%, 56% and 8% of sampled groundwater were soft, moderately soft, …

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Ghana's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning people and nature

The unlicensed gold mining industry, known in Ghana as "galamsey", has grown at a breakneck pace this year as global gold prices have risen by almost 30%, enticing new entrants.

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The Local Socioeconomic Effects of Gold Mining: Evidence from Ghana

Perhaps most relevant for our research is recent work by Chunan-Pole et al. (2015), which focuses on the health and income effects of large gold-mining operations in Ghana. That work shows large ...

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Ghana Grapples With Scourge of Chinese-led Illegal Gold Mining

According to Ghana's mining sector regulator, small-scale operations produced 1.2 million ounces of gold in the first seven months of 2024, more than the 2023 total. But most of the spoils of galamsey are smuggled out of the country and aren't counted as export revenues.

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