The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: …
PDF | On Jan 1, 2012, Edwin Eric Owusu and others published The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: Evidence From Kwaebibirem District In Ghana | Find, read and cite all the research ...
Environmental Impacts of Illegal Small-Scale Mining …
parameters from the stream suggests negative environmental influence from the small-scale mining activities on the Aboabo stream. The plants species are potential hyper accumulators (BF > 1) for mercury and cadmium hence are suitable for phytoremediation. Keywords: Illegal mining, Heavy metals, Stream contamination, Phytoremediation 1 Introduction
Govt committed to stopping illegal mining – Abu Jinapor
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Abu Jinapor has reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to the fight against illegal small-scale mining. He warned that any individual engaged in, or funding illegal small-scale mining would face the full rigours of the law. The Minister, who was briefing the press in Accra on Thursday
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 …
Illegal Mining in Ghana
This story map captures the breath taking story of illegal gold mining activities in Ghana. It illustrates the effects of unregulated surface and alluvial mining activities have affected major river bodies and how the government is …
STATEMENT ON ILLEGAL MINING
the offence of illegal mining (including illegal small-scale mining such as galamsey) and to provide punishment for it, the government has proved unwilling, unable and/or reluctant to enforce the law. The two versions of 'Operation Halt,' the military operation to …
How illegal mining threatens Africa's future
A group of illegal gold panners pictured at work in Kibi, Ghana in 2017Image: Cristina Aldehuela/AFP/Getty Images Impact felt by pregnant mothers. Ghanaian forensic pathologist and professor Paul Poku Sampene Ossei advocates for a complete ban on all forms of small-scale mining.
ACE4ES Consortium fights illegal mining, promotes …
The ACE4ES Consortium, led by Dr. Kwaku Onwona-Hwesofour Asante from the CSIR-Crops Research Institute, has intensified its fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, while promoting sustainable agriculture in Ghana's Upper West region. The initiative took center stage during a sensitization program that coincided with the 2024 World Food Day …
Illegal mining digs up multiple problems in Ghana | ENACT …
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey' in Ghana, is a major driver of rapid land degradation, deforestation and health risks. This year, Ghana's water regulator warned that the country may need to import water in the next five …
Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in …
The types of mining studied for this review included both small-scale mining, sometimes called "galamsey", (illegal mining operations by local people), which is undertaken on a small scale with few tools and equipment, and large-scale mining (legal mining usually operated by foreign companies) conducted on a large scale with heavy machinery.
Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …
illegal mining in Ghana, there is a need for a systematic review that consolidates existing knowledge and provides a comprehensive understanding of the impacts on economic growth and development. (b) Limited focus on interconnected impacts: The existing literature often examines the impacts of illegal mining in
The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming …
The impact of illegal mining in Ghana is vast and multifaceted, touching upon environmental, public health, and social aspects. The detrimental consequences of this activity are far-reaching and demand immediate …
The Scourge Of Illegal Mining In Ghana: A Call For …
According to the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), illegal mining activities have contributed to the destruction of more than 60% of the country's forests (EPA, 2020). Water bodies, once the lifeline for rural and urban communities alike, are now tainted with toxic chemicals like mercury, leading to an increase in non-communicable ...
Illegal mining devastates Ghana's land, rivers and economy
Illegal mining, or "galamsey," accounts for over a third of Ghana's gold output, costing the state $2 billion annually in lost taxes and ravaging farmland and rivers. The …
Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace threatens …
Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing environmental and social issue in Ghana. The illicit mining practice involves the extraction of gold and other valuable ...
The cost of gold: Illegal mining activities destroy water …
"Illegal mining is a very serious issue that is causing harm to the environment in the region. It is a very complex issue so it needs concerted efforts and collaboration.
Ghanaians Hit The Streets To Protest Against Illegal Mining: …
According to the Democracy Hub, the protest aims to raise awareness about illegal mining activities across the country. In recent times, various groups, including organized labour, have intensified pressure on the government to address the Galamsey issue, following reports of the devastating impact of illegal mining on the country's water bodies.
The Menace of Illegal Mining in Ghana: A Threat to Our …
Illegal mining, locally known as "Galamsey," has become one of the most pressing environmental issues facing Ghana today. Despite numerous calls for action, the devastating impact of this activity continues to escalate, threatening our natural resources, particularly our water bodies and forests. Urgent and decisive steps are needed to combat this menace and …
The political feasibility of addressing illegal mining in …
Where are we now? Illegal gold mining in Ghana has now escalated into a national crisis, inflicting many societal challenges and causing severe biodiversity destruction and health issues. The ...
Statement on Illegal Mining
Visit us: https:// share Statement on Illegal Mining Access The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Received April 2024; Revised May 2024; Accepted June 2024 Keywords: Illegal mining, environmental degradation, galamsey, surface mining, land reclamation
The toxic ties of galamsey: How self-serving politicians and
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey," has become one of the most pressing environmental crises in Ghana. Its effects on the nation's water bodies, agricultural lands, and ...
Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger …
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 ...
IMPACT OF ILLEGAL SMALL-SCALE MINING ON THE …
2.2 Concept of illegal mining 6 2.3 Causes of illegal mining 7 2.4 Illegal mining effects 11 2.5 Small-Scale Mining Sector Regulations 12 2.6 Impact of Illegal Small-Scale mining on Sustainable Development 15 2.7 Mining Methods 16 2.8 Mining and Environmental Effects 17 2.8.1 Land Degradation 18 2.8.2 Mercury pollution 19
GCAG kickstarts red ban campaign against illegal mining
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey() has begun what it describes as the red ban campaign effective Thursday (10 October), urging citizens to wear red bands as a symbol of solidarity and to demand immediate action against the illegal mining (galamsey) menace.The campaign, symbolized by the wearing of a red band, is a visual representation of the collective …
UK laments gold smuggling, illegal mining in Ghana
The concerns expressed by the UK government reflect a growing chorus of calls—both domestically and internationally—for urgent reforms in Ghana's mining sector to address illegal activities ...
Illegal mining: 16 Excavators seized in Western Region
The war against illegal mining has been given a boost with the immediate suspension of all reconnaissance and prospecting in forest reserves. ... Graphic.gh Apr - 23 - 2021, 13:17
Involving citizens can help fix illegal mining in Ghana, here's …
The Ghana Water Company Limited and the Water Resource Commission have warned of possible water rationing due to illegal mining operations. Illegal mining also affects people's health. It is responsible for more than 40% of mental health cases in some mining areas. Most illegal miners use dangerous chemicals such as mercury to separate the ...
GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO THE FIGHT …
The Government of Ghana wishes to provide an update on its fight against illegal and irresponsible mining. Contrary to suggestions by the main opposition party that the fight is a charade and in a final state of glaring defeat …
Mining Companies bemoaned growing threats of illegal …
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 …
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 …