Illegal Mining Ghana

57) argue that illegal mining in Ghana is a more localised equitable approach to mineral wealth redistribution because it "offers far more benefits to local residents than does the Government of Ghana's disbursement of mining royalties or employment opportunities offered by the large-scale mines." Based on the findings, this author argues ...

Illegal small-scale mining in Ghana has been a major contributor to deforestation, polluting the water, air, and soil, and devastating farmlands. It has also contributed to serious health challenges and an increased number of school dropouts in mining communities, posing challenges to sustainable development. ...

Ghana, known as the "Gold Coast," has a long history of gold mining. However, the lure of quick profits has led to a surge in illegal mining activities, wreaking havoc on the environment ...

Environmental destruction: Illegal gold mining in Ghana has left a trail of environmental devastation. Miners employ crude techniques such as open-pit mining and the use of toxic chemicals like...

Ghana's laws, such as the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), clearly prohibit illegal mining activities, yet enforcement has been weak. Section 93 of the Act specifically outlaws unlicensed mining, but the lucrative nature of galamsey fueled by high global gold prices keeps it …

Ghana's widespread illegal mining activities are destroying the gold-rich West African country's forests, the government's forestry agency warned Tuesday at a news conference in Accra.

The KASA Initiative Ghana emphasizes the urgent need for cohesive policy reforms and unwavering political commitment to effectively combat illegal mining. The forum concluded with a powerful call to action for all stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society, and local communities, to work together in safeguarding Ghana's ...

The illegal mining is known as "galamsey", a pidgin contraction of the phrase "gather them and sell", in reference to the way in which artisans gather alluvial deposits dispersed by large ...

This research presents data and generalizable methods to quantify the spatial distribution of gold mining along the Pra River in southwestern Ghana, which has become a national menace. The data used are land cover maps for 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021 with three land cover categories: Illegal Artisanal-small scale mining (ASM), Vegetation, and Other.

Illegal gold mining in Ghana has so effectively been able to damage the environment and disrupt communities because authorities at all levels are benefiting – from traditional village heads to ...

These are concessions that organized labor has "forced government to make toward combating illegal mining in Ghana," he said. The presidency confirmed the measures in a statement Wednesday.

Forests are being wiped out, rivers and water bodies are contaminated, and fertile lands are rendered barren. According to the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), illegal mining activities have …

Ghana is facing a dire situation as illegal gold mining continues to ravage the country's environment, economy, and health. The devastating consequences of this illicit activity include polluted ...

Though miners make the least in the gold supply chain, illegal mining provides much needed employment. More than a million people, aged below 35, are without jobs, …

Thousands took to the streets of Accra, demanding the government to put an end to illegal mining in Ghana, also known as Galamsey, and denouncing its harmful impact on the environment.

In the Shama District, located in the Western region of Ghana and made up of six communities where there is increased illegal mining, diarrheal cases increased from 5,000 to 10,000 in three years. It is likely that typhoid …

Digging for Trouble

Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on …

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 …

Press Release - What started as a #StopGalamseyNow movement, aimed at protesting illegal mining in Ghana, has now morphed into the #FreetheCitizens movement to demand the release of about 54 ...

He said the Commission was having difficulty in controlling illegal mining in those reserves due to either large number of illegal miners, violent armed miners, or large numbers of excavators being used for mining. ... Mr Allotey said Ghana raked in $200 million per annum from timber export, with the domestic market constituting GHS 800 million.

Accra, Oct. 1, GNA – AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine and Gold Fields Ghana Limited, leading players in Ghana's mining industry, have bemoaned the growing threats of illegal mining activities on their investments and operations. ... "The narrative in the media often focuses on the negative aspects of mining, showing images of illegal ...

Illegal mining has emerged as a significant challenge in Ghana's mining sector, posing severe environmental threats and undermining sustainability efforts.

The Media Coalition against illegal mining, which comprises major media organisations in the country, was formed in April 2017. Its role has undoubtedly made illegal mining a national issue that requires national attention. US$11.7 million for Degbiwu and Gbiniyiri licenses in Ghana

A 2017 report from the Ghana Chamber of Mines indicated that Ghana lost approximately $2.3 billion annually due to illegal mining activities. The inability to capture these revenues has far ...

Research conducted by some members of these associations, have identified alarming consequences, including water pollution, deforestation, and habitat destruction, soil degradation, proliferation of non-communicable …

Ghana's illegal mining frenzy is damaging the country's economy in many ways. The skyrocketing demand for gold is clear. Small-scale mines produced 1.2 million ounces of gold in the first ...

Ghana's struggle with illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has been well-documented, with environmental degradation, water pollution, and loss of arable land being the primary concerns. However, a growing menace, often overlooked, is the increasing use and display of firearms by individuals involved in this illegal trade. Beyond ...

by activities of illegal mining. The study recommends the need for conscious efforts from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to sustain the ban on illegal mining with intensified monitoring and supervision while a systematic scheme involving relevant stakeholders is developed and implemented to ban illegal mining in Ghana completely.

Illegal mining in Ghana is a long-standing issue, with thousands of artisanal miners operating without proper licenses or regulations. These miners use harmful methods, including the use of mercury and cyanide, to extract gold and other minerals from rivers and streams. The resulting pollution has several consequences, including: