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 was captured on April 30, 2020, by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8. Out of 28 protected areas in …
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The study found that illegal mining operations were carried out in the open air without appropriate safeguards and environmental standards, and in the process released contaminated water into the ...
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Increased prices and political pressure are boosting illegal gold mining in the Brazilian Amazon, threatening forests, indigenous people, and conservation of biodiversity in protected areas. The rate of illegal mining deforestation increased more than 90% from 2017 to 2020, reaching 101.7 km2 annually in 2020 compared to 52.9 …
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The threat posed by illegal mining to the quality of water resources in Ghana has become a major public concern due to the closing down of some water treatment plants in the country.
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1. Introduction. In the heartland of Ghana's cocoa (Theobroma cacao) production, there is a profound and intricate interplay between agriculture, particularly cocoa farming, and Illegal Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).This issue has emerged as a subject of paramount concern. The Amansie West District, nestled within …
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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, …
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Illegal gold mining activities are rampant in the Southwestern region of Ghana and it is the major driver of environmental degradation with consequent …
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Ghana is endowed with large resources of gold, and small-scale mining (SSM) has been carried out for hundreds of years. ... Effect of small-scale illegal mining on surface water and sediment quality in Ghana. ... In Ghana, small-scale mining (SSM) has been carried out for many years, generating employment and income. …
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1. Introduction. Ghana, Africa's leading gold producer, has recently been in the spotlight for concerns of unlicensed mining activities polluting surface water sources (Akotey, 2023).Although mining has contributed significantly to the West African nation's economic fortunes and is in some ways a significant part of the country's post-colonial …
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Effects of Illegal Artisanal Gold Mining Operations on Groundwater Quality in Ghana: The Case of Ahafo-Ano South District October 2021 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.100242
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Ghana produces a variety of minerals including gold, diamonds, manganese, and bauxite, with gold accounting for over 90% of its overall mining output. In June 2019, the country became Africa's number one gold producer, beating South Africa, which has held the continent's top spot for several years.
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This paper provides some insights into the inextricable linkage between sustainable development and illegal gold mining popularly referred to as "galamsey" and examines the effectiveness of...
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The study revealed that surface exploration and mining of the gold deposit in the Nadwoli-Kaleo district by the illegal miners have resulted in the loss of …
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Illegal Mining In Ghana. By Frank Ayim Damptey Article. TUE, ... The operators ranged from alluvial miners removing stream bed deposits to those mining hard rock for gold near the surface. They used a wide range of techniques, practices and forms of knowledge to extract and process minerals. Different miners therefore had different …
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We sampled 300 respondents from five areas known for illegal mining in Ghana. The data collected was analysed using regression analysis with the aid of statistical package for social science (SPSS ...
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The government of Ghana responding to public outcry against the negative effects of "galamsey", placed a ban on illegal small-scale mining activities in March 2017.
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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 …
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Gold mining has existed in Ghana for over 3500 years. The country formerly known as the Gold Coast is now the second largest gold producer in Africa, after an increase in gold prices in 2008 resulted in a modern gold rush. Small-scale mining makes up over 30 percent of gold production in the country.
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Source: the adverse effects of illegal smallThe Ghana Survey Dept. Accra. Mining in Ghana, predates the colonial era. All mining operations are managed by the Minerals Commission of Ghana, which is an agency under Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana. The legislative framework for mining in Ghana is embodied in the Minerals …
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2.1: MINING IN GHANA Ghana's geological landscape teems with a variety of minerals with the commercially exploited ones being gold, diamond, manganese and bauxite. In 2020, gold accounted for 97.2 per cent of gross mineral revenue while the respective shares of manganese, bauxite and diamond were 2.25 per cent, 0.54 per cent and 0.01 …
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Ghana is fast losing its ecological health to illegal gold mining (IGM), since the last two decades. ... Most of these illegal miners use dangerous and unsustainable mining methods including "shallow-pit surface mining on either the crest or side of hill or in sedimented values of ancient river bed", "washing or 'panning' for alluvial ...
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This study explores the factors that contribute to the persistence of illegal small-scale gold mining (ISSGMAs) in Ghana, which poses serious environmental and …
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This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental performance in the industry.
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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.
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Mining is a key strategic industry for Ghana, and in 2022 the country was Africa's largest gold producer and the 11th largest globally, generating an estimated 3.7m oz. Indeed, gold regularly accounts for nearly half of gross merchandise exports. Ghana also has commercially exploited deposits of manganese, bauxite and diamonds, with these being …
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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 the country often clear large areas of land with heavy-duty equipment, leading to the loss of valuable …
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The Illegal Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (Galamsey) 'Menace' in Ghana: Is a Military-Style Approach the Answer? The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector accounts for approximately 31 percent of the total gold production in Ghana and plays a significant role in the economic development of the country. However, the …
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Around one million people in Ghana mine without a licence, with around 85% of small-scale mining taking place illegally. Rising unemployment and poverty in the country are pushing larger numbers of people into the practice. One individual told Al Jazeera at the scene that "there is no other job in the area, so we depend on mining for …
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Gold mining has played a significant role in Ghana's economy for centuries. Regulation of this industry has varied over time and while industrial mining is prevalent in the country, the expansion of artisanal mining, or Galamsey has escalated in recent years. Many of these artisanal mines are not only harmful to human health due to …
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