Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana
Illegal mining in Ghana is an archetypical complex problem as it is cross-scalar, involving public, private, nonprofit sector actors interacting at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of government. The relevant public agencies regulating the sector are the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission, and the Environmental ...
"Unearthing the Hidden Perils: A Comprehensive Review of Illegal Mining …
With the inception of an Economic Recovery Programme (ERP) by the government in 1983, Ghana's minerals and mining sector has seen a major resurgence over the past one and a half decades.
Combating Illegal Mining (Galamsey) In Ghana Using …
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey" in Ghana, involves the extraction of minerals or precious metals without government authorization or licensing. This practice has become widespread in Ghana and other African countries, leading to severe environmental degradation, deforestation, and contributing to climate change.
#StopGalamseyNow: 53 anti-illegal mining protesters arrested
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 protesters arrested by the Ghana Police Service on September 22 and 23, 2024. These arrests, which police justified as being for unlawful assembly among other charges, have …
Chinese participation in Ghana's illegal small-scale gold mining …
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 ...
Fight against illegal mining can't be stopped
Illegal mining, popularly called galamsey, has led to the destruction of swathes of agricultural lands, including the wiping away of many hectares of cocoa farms.
Ghana's illegal mining boom seeps into presidential election
Illegal mining, or 'galamsey', has been a flashpoint in the lead-up to Ghana's election
Opinion: The Damning Menace of Illegal Mining in Ghana
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 …
Illegal Mining in Ghana: The Devastating …
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 mercury, which contaminate …
Illegal Mining Photos and Images & Pictures
3,489 illegal mining stock photos, vectors, and illustrations are available royalty-free for download. ... River polluted by illegal mining in Ghana's Western Region. Save. KUNSU, GHANA – May 22, 2022: Narrow pits on an illegal mining site in Ghana. Illegal mining tunnel. Save. West Kutai, East Kalimantan - July 12th, 2024 : A spontaneous ...
Impact Of Illegal Mining (Galamsey) On Local Ecosystems …
Overview of Illegal Mining in Ghana. Ghana is one of Africa's largest gold producers, and the mining sector plays a vital role in the country's economy. In 2021, Ghana produced approximately 117 metric tons of gold, making it the second-largest gold producer in Africa and the eighth-largest in the world. The mining industry contributes ...
The illegal gold miners of Ghana
Illegal gold mines have become more common in Ghana, West Africa. Barcroft Images
Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment, Economy, and …
The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our environment and human life due to the lack of regulation in this sector. This paper is a review of the effects of illegal mining on the environment, the economy and agricultural productivity in Ghana. The …
Illegal mining in Ghana: The devastating …
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...
IMPACT OF ILLEGAL SMALL-SCALE MINING ON THE …
cause disruption. The illegal small-scale mining has invaded or infiltrated districts with devise operations to extract gold, due to inadequate alternative livelihoods in the mining areas in Ghana (Teschner, 2011). Mining is seen as a major subsistence for the poor rural communities in many parts of the world. (Eshun, 2005).
Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer, but it has an illegal mining
Illegal mining headache. For many years, Ghana's government focused on large-scale mining. Small-scale mining was neglected until 1989, when a new law was passed to legalise and regularise the ...
Illegal mining in Ghana: The devastating destruction for gold
A file photo. 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 ...
UNDERSTANDING GALAMSEY (ILLEGAL MINING) IN GHANA
Artisanal Small-scale mining (ASM), popularly known as 'galamsey' in the mineral-rich country of Ghana, is a fast-growing phenomenon that is present in several other countries with underground mineral resources. Coined from the English phrase, "gather and sell", galamsey has become a subject of great concern for governmental agencies, the private sector, local …
Thousands demonstrate in Accra against illegal mining in Ghana
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.
The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming …
Deforestation and Habitat Destruction. One of the most evident consequences of illegal mining is deforestation and habitat destruction. To extract minerals such as gold, miners in the Ashanti, Eastern and Western Regions of …
Mapping Illegal mining in Southwest Ghana
Illegal Artisanal-small scale mining (ASM) continues to impact the land cover in Ghana.
FEATURE: Illegal mining digs up multiple problems in Ghana
Ghana, Africa's largest gold producer, launched its first refinery. in August this year. The raw gold will come from the artisanal mining sector mainly because large, predominantly foreign-owned companies supply gold mined in Ghana to refineries outside Ghana in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and India.
Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic …
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 the ...
Ghana's Illegal Mining Looming & Foreseeable Crisis: A …
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 …
Three people killed in clash between illegal miners, security …
Two security personnel and one civilian were killed in an attack by illegal miners at the Asanko gold mine, in Ghana, over the weekend. The mine is a 50:50 joint venture between JSE-listed Gold ...
34 major forests in Ghana significantly impacted …
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 …
"Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: Implication for …
Illegal mining and the environment are linked inextricably with the former having disastrous implications on the later. The problem of illegal mining has been a matter of concern for a long time but it appears the challenges have been enormous and more visible in recent times (Amankwah, 2013; Obeng et al., 2019; Atta and Tholana, 2021).
Ghana's Illegal Galamsey Gold Mining Affecting Cocoa …
Illegal gold mining in Ghana further exacerbates a volatile cocoa market. In 2014, experts predicted a global cocoa shortage by 2020. However, cocoa production statistics have been unpredictable ...
Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for …
In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nation's development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the country.
The silent cost of illegal mining: Ghana's water bodies in peril
According to the Water Resources Commission, over 60% of Ghana's water bodies are polluted due to illegal mining activities. Rivers such as the Pra, Ankobra, and Birim, which once supported livelihoods and provided drinking water for surrounding communities, are now contaminated with toxic chemicals like mercury and cyanide.