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 …
Heavily armed soldiers have fired shots to disperse protesters in the gold mining town of Obuasi, in the Ashanti region of Ghana, amid an army crackdown on …
This research was conducted in 14 mining communities in three districts (Prestea Huni-Valley, Wassa Amenfi and Tarkwa Nsuaem with the presence of Alluvial and Chamfi mining types in the Western Region of Ghana (Figure 1).These areas were selected purposively because of the presence of these distinct mining method and …
In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nations development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the country.
Small-scale mining is crucial for Ghana's gold production and local participation but faces environmental risks from illegal activities. To address this, the Minerals Commission obtained marine vessels to …
Small-scale mining is crucial for Ghana's gold production and local participation but faces environmental risks from illegal activities. To address this, the Minerals Commission obtained marine vessels to combat illegal mining in various water bodies and trained river wardens were stationed to prevent the return of illegal miners.
Speaking at the 2024/2025 annual general conference of the Ghana Bar Association, Yeboah Dame revealed that 140 cases of illegal mining are being …
In 2022, Ghana Cocoa Board revealed for the first time that over 19,000 hectares of cocoa farms had been destroyed as a result of illegal gold mining activities.
Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer and the world's number six, with approximately 129 metric tonnes of gold produced in 2021. Gold mining can be defined as the beneficiation through ore ...
Ghana, one of the world's biggest producers of cocoa beans, is facing a crisis around dangerous and dirty galamsey, or informal, mining—which experts warn could derail its agriculture sector.
For regulating the activities of mining for environmental sustainability and management, the government of Ghana imposed ban on illegal mining with the popular phrase "operation vanguard." Operation Vanguard is a …
Through a systematic search and analysis of relevant literature, this review identifies the causes, methods, and consequences of illegal mining in Ghana.
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...
The high incidence of galamsey or illegal mining in recent times, have been on several discussions and heated debates for some time now and has perplexed the minds of the general public in Ghana.
Introduction Mining is a significant contributor to economic growth in many countries, including Ghana and other African nations. However, illegal mining activities have become a major concern for ...
Ghana is the largest producer of gold on the continent and the sixth-largest in the world, reporting an output of 129 metric tons in 2021. ... Chinese-led illegal mining operations have been accused of polluting bodies of water, destroying large swaths of forest, and encroaching on large-scale legal mining concessions.
The illegal mining crisis in Ghana has far-reaching regional and international implications. Ghana is the second-largest producer of gold in Africa, accounting for 20% of the continent's output.
A lot has been said and written about illegal mining, including video and pictorial evidence, about the devastating effect it is having on our forests and water bodies. The Ghana Water Company, has also been forced to sound the alarm bells, regarding its inability to treat the waters that are heavily polluted.
Ghana Priorities: Illegal Mining Technical Report The Problem. Artisanal and Small-Scale gold Mining (ASM) is an important economic activity in several gold-rich developing countries around the world (Kahhat et al., 2019). In Ghana, ASM has provided jobs and supported the livelihoods of many rural communities for over a century (Mantey et al ...
Takoradi, W/R, Ghana – The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy Ghana, and the University of Mining and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa are convening mining stakeholders from across Ghana …
This article examines the impact of illegal mining in Ghana, shedding light on the critical issues that require urgent attention, actions taken so far by policymakers and sustainable solutions.
Pressure is mounting on the government to immediately combat illegal mining (galamsey) as the devastating impact of the practice on river bodies, water …
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 …
Recent interest by governmental, non-governmental and civil society organisations in monitoring, tracing, tracking and flushing out illegal mining activities in Ghana has intensified due to the fact that large tracts of arable lands, forests and water resources are destroyed by this group of illegal miners. Yet, the scale of operation, types, …
Other miners use their vehicles, wheelbarrows, or trays to collect beach sand for their personal use. As observed by Mensah (2022), many people who engage in illegal coastal sand mining in Ghana often cite the lack of jobs for their actions, which is an unacceptable excuse for indulging in illegalities. In addition, besides evading taxes, the ...
Ghana's Chief Justice recently designated 14 courts to hear illegal mining-related cases in a bid to expedite them. On 17 April, the vice-president announced that the government has suspended the issuance of small-scale mining licenses until …
Mechanized mining is causing severe damage to local ecosystems, says Reginald Guuroh, researcher at the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana and specialist in land reclamation after illegal mining.
Introduction. Mineral wealth is an important asset that can be used to stimulate or enhance economic growth and spur infrastructure development, including the building of schools, hospitals and road networks.1 Mining has played a substantial role in the development of Ghana, which is second only to South Africa in terms of gold …
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has added its voice to the urgent call to put a stop to illegal small-scale mining activities (galamsey) as it is believed to be the major cause ...
Illegal small scale mining, known locally as "galamsey", has caused massive environmental damage which the government estimates would cost $29 billion to help restore. A ban imposed on all small scale mining activities has now been lifted while an inter-agency committee charged with overseeing adherence to environmental …
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 ...
To them, the proliferation of illegal mining in Ghana is the result of non-performing government institutions, corruption, and cumbersome licensing procedures. The article calls for improvement in ...
