Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and reality are
The study identified two key related factors that drive illegal mining in Ghana. First, the mines are transient but getting a mining licence is time-consuming. Second, the regulatory framework ...
Illegal Mining As Threat to Sustainable Development in Ghana: a
This paper provides some insights into the in extricable linkage. between sustainable development and illegal gold mining p opularly referred to as. "galamsey" and examines the effectiveness ...
"Unearthing the Hidden Perils: A Comprehensive Review of Illegal Mining
This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of illegal mining on environmental sustainability in Ghana, with a focus on water pollution, biodiversity loss, land ...
Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic Growth and
Abstract. 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 ...
PDF Impact of Illegal Small-scale Mining on The Livelihood of The Residents
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).
PDF Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic Growth and
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
Effect of small-scale illegal mining on surface water and sediment
Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has impacted the environment negatively, resulting in land degradation and water pollution. 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.
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana: A
Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter-narrative to the predominant discourse. Employing qualitative in-depth interviews with 193 local galamsey operators, the study found that economic factors coupled with the combative posture of state regulatory agencies explain the persistence of illegal activity.
Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana
Focusing on Ghana, the essay argues that illegal mining is an archetypical public problem, which is value-laden. Such values suggest that practice proliferates because people feel they do not benefit from the distribution of mining wealth, and therefore have to engage in illegal mining to survive. Further, understanding illegal mining in Ghana ...
Is illegal mining socio-politically entrenched? An opinion piece of the
Gold mining follows two divisional lines in Ghana; the large-scale multi-national and the small-scale mining sectors (Wireko-Gyebi et al., 2020).Typically, the small scale mining aspect of gold extraction can be further divided into two classes (legal and illegal) depending on its legal approval and operational protocols (Boateng et al., 2014). ...
Galamsey menace: Causes, effects and solutions
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.
Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace threatens environment and
Mary Appiah Opinion Aug - 04 - 2023 , 20:02. Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing environmental and social issue in Ghana. Advertisement. The illicit mining ...
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 is Africa's largest gold producer, but it has an illegal mining
Ghana is one of the world's gold hotspots. It is Africa's largest producer of gold and it ranks sixth globally. In 2023, 4 million ounces were produced. It is essential to Ghana's economy ...
Causes and Effects of Illegal Gold Mining (Galamsey) Activities on
The effect of illegal mining on school attendance and academic performance of junior high school students in Upper Denkyira West District of Ghana. Journal of Education & Human Development , 3, 523-545.
Illegal Mining As Threat to Sustainable Development in Ghana: a
Related Papers. ILLEGAL GOLD MINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN PRESTIA-GHANA. ... Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: A perspective from the grassroots. Resources Policy, 33, 29-38. Bassett, T. J. (1988). The political ecology of peasant-herder conflicts in the northern Ivory Coast. Annals of the Association of American ...
Ghana Priorities: Illegal Mining
By 2014 and 2018, the figure rose to 34.4 and 41.1 percent, respectively, (Ghana Chamber of Mines, 2014 and 2019). Despite the clearly laid out formalization process in the Ghana's Mineral and Mining Act (Act 703), bureaucratic bottlenecks and prohibitive licensing costs are compelling between 60 and 80 percent of miners to operate illegally.
Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: A perspective from
Introduction. The adverse environmental and social impacts of illegal artisanal mining in sub-Saharan Africa are well documented (Davidson, 1993; UN, 1996; ILO, 1999; Kitula, 2006; Fisher, 2007).In Ghana in particular, the industry has experienced unprecedented and chaotic growth in recent years, bringing about many problems that the authorities have struggled to address (Amankwah and Anim ...
Ghana's Gold Gamble: How illegal mining threatens our future and global
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.
PDF Natural Resource Exploitation and National Security: a Case ...
Revenue from gold production plays a significant role in the economy of Ghana. Gold contributed over 95 per cent of Ghana's mineral revenue in 2015 (Ghana Chamber of Mines 2016). In 1990 and 1997, revenue derived from ASM operations increased from US $6,257,000 to US $33,094,000 respectively (Hilson 2001, 7).
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana: A
Abstract. Discourses on "illegal" or informal small‐scale mining (galamsey) have presented it largely as a menace. Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter‐narrative to ...
The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana
Ghana is the leading producer of gold in Africa and about 35% of it is extracted by small-scale miners, most of them operating illegally. Over the last few years, the government has been clamping ...
"Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: Implication for Climate
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). Thus, illegal mining results in extensive land cover changes leading to loss of forest and farmland (Prosper and Guan, 2015).
The Ban on Illegal Mining in Ghana: Environmental and Socio ...
The study was conducted to assess the effects of small-scale (artisanal) gold mining and its social and economic implications on the people in Amansie West District of Ghana. The artisanal gold mining communities were studied using secondary data from scholarly articles and journals, books, conference papers, research reports, policy documents ...
Ghana in Focus Special: illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) Part II
Ghana is facing an unprecedented water crisis that threatens to turn into a full-blown catastrophe by 2030. This week on Ghana in Focus, we delve deep into the escalating crisis caused by illegal small-scale mining, locally known as Galamsey. Despite various government interventions, a staggering ...
Impact of different Illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining Techniques 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 general suitability (soil availability and accessibility) of the sites.
The silent cost of illegal mining: Ghana's water bodies in peril
Despite these efforts, by 2024, 60% of water catchment areas remain severely affected by illegal mining activities, according to a Ghana Water Company report. Prominent political figures like Nana Ohene Ntow have openly criticized the NPP for failing to deliver on its promise, urging voters to reconsider their choices in the upcoming elections.
A National Crisis: Urgent need for parliamentary action to combat
The ongoing environmental degradation caused by illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, has reached a critical juncture in Ghana. It has morphed into a national crisis that requires ...
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Call for Synergy in Addressing Illegal Mining
Accra, 12 September, 2024 / 12:33 pm (ACI Africa). The Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling for a coordinated and collective effort to address the challenges of Galamsey, which refers to illegal mining, and the resulting environmental degradation in the West African nation.
(Pdf) Assessing the Factors Influencing Illegal Mining Operations
report by Trading Economics shows that the GDP from mining in Ghana increased from. 6357.49 GHS Million to 6829.13 GHS Million in the third quarter of the year 2018. According to. their survey ...
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The study identified two key related factors that drive illegal mining in Ghana. First, the mines are transient but getting a mining licence is time-consuming. Second, the regulatory framework ...
This paper provides some insights into the in extricable linkage. between sustainable development and illegal gold mining p opularly referred to as. "galamsey" and examines the effectiveness ...
This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of illegal mining on environmental sustainability in Ghana, with a focus on water pollution, biodiversity loss, land ...
Abstract. 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 ...
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).
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
Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has impacted the environment negatively, resulting in land degradation and water pollution. 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.
Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter-narrative to the predominant discourse. Employing qualitative in-depth interviews with 193 local galamsey operators, the study found that economic factors coupled with the combative posture of state regulatory agencies explain the persistence of illegal activity.
Focusing on Ghana, the essay argues that illegal mining is an archetypical public problem, which is value-laden. Such values suggest that practice proliferates because people feel they do not benefit from the distribution of mining wealth, and therefore have to engage in illegal mining to survive. Further, understanding illegal mining in Ghana ...
Gold mining follows two divisional lines in Ghana; the large-scale multi-national and the small-scale mining sectors (Wireko-Gyebi et al., 2020).Typically, the small scale mining aspect of gold extraction can be further divided into two classes (legal and illegal) depending on its legal approval and operational protocols (Boateng et al., 2014). ...
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.
Mary Appiah Opinion Aug - 04 - 2023 , 20:02. Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing environmental and social issue in Ghana. Advertisement. The illicit mining ...
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 is one of the world's gold hotspots. It is Africa's largest producer of gold and it ranks sixth globally. In 2023, 4 million ounces were produced. It is essential to Ghana's economy ...
The effect of illegal mining on school attendance and academic performance of junior high school students in Upper Denkyira West District of Ghana. Journal of Education & Human Development , 3, 523-545.
Related Papers. ILLEGAL GOLD MINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN PRESTIA-GHANA. ... Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: A perspective from the grassroots. Resources Policy, 33, 29-38. Bassett, T. J. (1988). The political ecology of peasant-herder conflicts in the northern Ivory Coast. Annals of the Association of American ...
By 2014 and 2018, the figure rose to 34.4 and 41.1 percent, respectively, (Ghana Chamber of Mines, 2014 and 2019). Despite the clearly laid out formalization process in the Ghana's Mineral and Mining Act (Act 703), bureaucratic bottlenecks and prohibitive licensing costs are compelling between 60 and 80 percent of miners to operate illegally.
Introduction. The adverse environmental and social impacts of illegal artisanal mining in sub-Saharan Africa are well documented (Davidson, 1993; UN, 1996; ILO, 1999; Kitula, 2006; Fisher, 2007).In Ghana in particular, the industry has experienced unprecedented and chaotic growth in recent years, bringing about many problems that the authorities have struggled to address (Amankwah and Anim ...
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.
Revenue from gold production plays a significant role in the economy of Ghana. Gold contributed over 95 per cent of Ghana's mineral revenue in 2015 (Ghana Chamber of Mines 2016). In 1990 and 1997, revenue derived from ASM operations increased from US $6,257,000 to US $33,094,000 respectively (Hilson 2001, 7).
Abstract. Discourses on "illegal" or informal small‐scale mining (galamsey) have presented it largely as a menace. Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter‐narrative to ...
Ghana is the leading producer of gold in Africa and about 35% of it is extracted by small-scale miners, most of them operating illegally. Over the last few years, the government has been clamping ...
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). Thus, illegal mining results in extensive land cover changes leading to loss of forest and farmland (Prosper and Guan, 2015).
The study was conducted to assess the effects of small-scale (artisanal) gold mining and its social and economic implications on the people in Amansie West District of Ghana. The artisanal gold mining communities were studied using secondary data from scholarly articles and journals, books, conference papers, research reports, policy documents ...
Ghana is facing an unprecedented water crisis that threatens to turn into a full-blown catastrophe by 2030. This week on Ghana in Focus, we delve deep into the escalating crisis caused by illegal small-scale mining, locally known as Galamsey. Despite various government interventions, a staggering ...
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 general suitability (soil availability and accessibility) of the sites.
Despite these efforts, by 2024, 60% of water catchment areas remain severely affected by illegal mining activities, according to a Ghana Water Company report. Prominent political figures like Nana Ohene Ntow have openly criticized the NPP for failing to deliver on its promise, urging voters to reconsider their choices in the upcoming elections.
The ongoing environmental degradation caused by illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, has reached a critical juncture in Ghana. It has morphed into a national crisis that requires ...
Accra, 12 September, 2024 / 12:33 pm (ACI Africa). The Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling for a coordinated and collective effort to address the challenges of Galamsey, which refers to illegal mining, and the resulting environmental degradation in the West African nation.
report by Trading Economics shows that the GDP from mining in Ghana increased from. 6357.49 GHS Million to 6829.13 GHS Million in the third quarter of the year 2018. According to. their survey ...