The Illegal Artisanal and Small-scale mining (Galamsey) …
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.
Small-scale Mining, the SDGs and Human Insecurity in Ghana
Galamsey —a corrupted enunciation of 'gather them and sell'—is a popular term used locally in Ghana to refer to illegal artisanal and small-scale mining activities. It is an informal, low-tech and labour-intensive mineral extraction and processing activity widely practised in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa (Hilson et al. 2017).
ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE …
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...
Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and …
Illegal gold mining is spreading rapidly in Ghana. Wikimedia Commons/Flickr Artisanal and small-scale mining – a low-tech, indigenous mining subsector – is taking on increasing economic importance in many developing countries.
"Unearthing the Hidden Perils: A Comprehensive Review of Illegal Mining …
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.
Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale …
This essay applies the philosophical and theoretical premises of public administration and the different phases of governance, to analyzing illegal small-scale …
Illegal sand mining in coastal Ghana: The drivers and the …
The study examined the drivers of illegal sand mining operations in coastal Ghana and the way forward. Underpinned by common pool resource theory and guided by interpretivist research philosophy, qualitative data were collected from 67 relevant actors in coastal sand mining operations in selected communities.
Uncontrolled and Illegal (Galamsey) Mining Activities in …
Paul Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah is a Senior Programs and Research Officer with the Ghana Center for Democratic Development, and has conducted research on illegal mining activities in Ghana. Galamsey is a term used to describe the uncontrolled and illegal mining activities in Ghana.
THE GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES
2.1: MINING IN GHANA ... and reduction in the global hedge book by 44 tonnes, which were sufficient to offset the 2.99 per cent increase in mine production. Specifically, mine gold production expanded from 3,477 tonnes in 2020 to 3,581 tonnes in 2021 while the volume of recycled gold plummeted from 1,291 tonnes in
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 …
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 …
NATURAL RESOURCE EXPLOITATION AND NATIONAL …
Illegal gold mining is an acute problem in Ghana. Activities of illegal miners threaten the environmental and social unity of the country. This research, however, highlights illegal
Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of …
Illegal gold mining (galamsey) continues to be a threat to forest and water resources in Ghana. Even though galamsey is not new in Ghana, the use of heavy machines such as excavators and ...
A Chinese national has been jailed in a Ghanian court
Chinese national Aisha Huang was sentenced to four years in jail for illegal gold mining in Ghana. Ghanaian court rules against Huang, highlighting her involvement in the country's illegal gold mining.
Ghana's illegal mining continues because the …
Artisanal and small-scale mining—a low-tech, indigenous mining subsector—is taking on increasing economic importance in many developing countries. Over 150 million people worldwide are ...
Illegal Mining In Ghana
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. This ban stopped both 'legal' small-scale and the illegal artisanal miners from carrying out any such activity.
Illegal Mining News, Research and Analysis
All of Ghana's main sources of drinking water have been contaminated by illegal mining activities. Wikimedia Commons December 12, 2022 Ghana had a bad time in 2022 – 4 reads to catch up on ...
The Effects of Illegal Small-scale Gold Mining in Ghana: A …
Destruction of arable land in the agro-ecological zones by illegal small-scale gold mining ( galamsey) affects agricultural productivity, and threatens food …
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 …
"Unearthing the Hidden Perils: A Comprehensive Review of …
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, …
The Rise of the Fourth Estate: The Media, Environmental Policy, and the
Amid increasing climate change and environmental degradation, illegal mining (galamsey) has received widespread public concern in Ghana, with greater attention in recent times due to increased media coverage. This paper explores the role of the media in the ongoing crackdown on galamsey activities through a Media Agenda …
U.S. Gathers Experts to Tackle Illegal Mining in Ghana
Illegal small-scale mining in Ghana has been a major contributor to deforestation, polluting the water, air, and soil, and devastating farmlands. It has also contributed to serious health challenges and an increased number of school dropouts in mining communities, posing challenges to sustainable development. ...
Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and …
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 ...
Mining in Ghana: Critical Reflections on a Turbulent Past and …
This chapter critically examines the impact the mining sector has had in Ghana since its independence in 1957. Mining has long played an important role, …
Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic …
Downloadable! 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 country's economy and its overall development trajectory. The study focuses on the adverse effects of illegal mining, …
A Contextual Review of the Ghanaian Small-Scale …
Support Schemes for Small-scale Mining in Ghana 12 ... Grey Literature, Reports and Unpublished Studies 25 Journal Articles, Books and Book Chapters 26 Literature Cited 27. A Contextual Review of the Ghanaian Small-scale Mining Industry 3 ... is largely lost via smuggling and other avenues of illegal trading. By the end of the 1980s, the ...
Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana
Why does illegal mining continue to flourish despite several efforts to halt it? Answers to these questions – and others – would provide the needed data to support sound policy development in dealing with the problem of illegal mining in Ghana.
Impact of Illegal Mining Activities on Cocoa Pollinator Abundance in Ghana
The Ghana Cocoa Board takes a closer look at the impact of illegal mining on cocoa productivity and trusts farmers to destroy their farmland for illegal gold mining. In this chapter we briefly describe the cocoa sector, cocoa flower and pollinator biology and phenology as presented.
Ghana Priorities: Illegal Mining
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).
34 major forests in Ghana significantly impacted by illegal mining
By Godwill Arthur-Mensah Accra, May 2, GNA – Thirty-four major forest reserves in the country have been significantly affected due to illegal small-scale mining, otherwise known as "galamsey". …
The conflict potential of sand: Illegal sand mining on the …
To provide a clearer understanding of the conflicts that can occur in the context of illegal sand mining, we provide brief insights into the conflicts that turned violent in the context of illegal sand mining: Algeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Kenya, Morocco, and …
``Illegal'' Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: Implication …
Yiridomoh Agriculture and Land Use on sustainable agriculture, food systems, and climate change adaptation in Ghana, in particular, and in Africa, in general.
(PDF) Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on …
Fears have been expressed by some Ghanaians that illegal small scale mining in Ghana might be a resource curse rather than a blessing. Much has been written of late about the illegal small scale mining in Ghana and the negative impact it is having on agriculture specifically cocoa production.
Mining industry in Ghana
Find the most up-to-date statistics and facts on the mining industry in Ghana