Upper East Region to get airport, Chinese mining firm to …
A Chinese mining firm operating in Ghana, Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd, has unveiled plans to build an airport in the mostly deprived Upper East Region of Ghana.
Movers, Motives, and Impact of Illegal Small-Scale …
the Upper East Region of Ghana as case studies, this article identifies powerful rent-seeking elites as the primary drivers of illegal small-scale mining, as well as structural and opportunistic factors behind the rise.
Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana
The search identified eleven mining sites in Ghana that were used in the review; ten from southern Ghana and one from the three northern regions in the Talensi District in the Upper East region. However, the types of communities and ecosystems in which mines are situated in Ghana vary widely.
Learning from Mining-Impacted Communities in …
Learning from Mining-Impacted Communities in Ghana. A linking-and-learning visit to Saaman, a mining-impacted community in the Fanteakwa District of Ghana's Eastern Region, afforded SPACES FOR …
NAMDINI: Ghana – Cardinal Resources
The Namdini Mining Licence is located approximately 50km south-east of the regional town of Bolgatanga, the capital of the Bolgatanga Municipal District and Upper East Region of north Ghana. It is approximately 60km south of the Burkina Faso-Ghana border and 12 km from Cardinal's Ndongo East Prospect.
Gov't Rolls Out Six Community Mining Schemes; …
Government of Ghana has launched six community mining schemes in "galamsey" endemic areas of the country to address the issue of illegal mining. The scheme is being rolled out in the Western, Ashanti …
2021 PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE MINING …
In the Middle East, the recovery of the tourism sector partly accounted for the growth in the region's demand for gold jewelry from 227 tonnes in 2020 to 320 tonnes in 2021.
'Everyone Now is Concentrating on the Mining': Drivers and …
Findings from qualitative research in Ghana's Eastern Region are drawn upon to improve understanding of the factors driving this pattern of rural livelihood diversification. The ASM sector and farming are shown to be complementary, contrary to common depictions in policy and academic literature.
'Everyone Now is Concentrating on the Mining': Drivers and …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is replacing smallholder farming as the principal income source in parts of rural Ghana. Structural adjustment policies have …
LAND DEGRADATION IN THE UPPER EAST REGION OF …
East Region of Ghana are reflected in unsustainable farming practices, removal of vegetation cover (including deforestation and overgrazing), mining activities, and urbanization and industrial activities caused by increased population growth pressures. Conclusion The Upper East Region of Ghana is the worst degraded region.
16 Regions In Ghana And Their Districts [Complete Guide]
In this article, we are showing all you need to know about the 16 regions in Ghana and their Districts, Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies.
Regional map of Ghana. Key mining areas (Obuasi, Tarkwa) …
Download scientific diagram | Regional map of Ghana. Key mining areas (Obuasi, Tarkwa) and the capital (Accra) are indicated. from publication: Integrated Assessment of Artisanal and Small-Scale ...
Empowering Communities to Effectively Manage Natural …
Our voices matter, and together, we can ensure a better future for our children", noted Narkie Nancy, an elected women representative of Akyem Akropong of the Atiwa West CREMA in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The landscape has witnessed increased deforestation and land degradation through bad agricultural practices and …
Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: A …
Findings from recent research carried out in Noyem (Eastern Region of Ghana) are used to illustrate why illegal artisanal mining is such a deeply rooted activity in sub-Saharan Africa.
Challenges with Eradicating Illegal Mining in Ghana: A
According to the study's findings, Ghana's mining operations for bauxite and other minerals are predominantly concentrated in the Ashanti, Western, Northern, Eastern, and Central regions, with ...
Learning from Mining-Impacted Communities in Ghana
A linking-and-learning visit to Saaman, a mining-impacted community in the Fanteakwa District of Ghana's Eastern Region, afforded SPACES FOR CHANGE / S4C an opportunity to learn about other advocacy approaches resource-rich communities in the West African sub-region are using to push for environmental justice and community …
All 16 regions in Ghana and their capitals: Complete guide
Here are ALL 16 REGIONS IN GHANA AND THEIR CAPITALS to help you know your nation. Each of the 16 regions in the country has its own capital for administration.
FACTS & FIGURES: AGRICULTURE IN GHANA, 2021
2| P a g e FOREWORD This document, Agriculture in Ghana: Facts and Figures (2020), has been prepared by the Statistics Research and Information Directorate (SRID) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA).
Galamsey: Fourteen (14) Regions Devastated by Illegal Mining …
The Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) problems in Ghana are very challenging, especially as they become intensified and difficult to solve day-by-day .
History & Culture | Eastern Region | Discover Ghana
Early History. Home to years of history, which stretched far and wide. Due to the characteristic weather, the earliest explorers completely bypassed the area.
Impact of galamsey operations on agricultural land and livelihood …
The current study explored community perceptions and experiences of galamsey and its perceived effects on food security and livelihoods in the East Akyem Municipality in the Eastern region of Ghana. Methods: Primary data was collected in the East Akim District of Ghana, using photography, interviews based on the photographs, and a photo ...
Assessment of the Quality of Water Resources in the Upper East Region …
Surface and groundwater resources in the Upper East Region of Ghana are poorly managed and monitored. The water resources in this part of Ghana are contaminated with coliforms, toxic trace metals ...
Impact of Gold Mining Activities on the Birim
Impact of Gold Mining Activities on the Birim River in the Akyem Abuakwa Area in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Breakdown of galamsey sites in Ghana; Ashanti Region tops …
The ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has produced a breakdown of territories where the illegal mining menace, a.k.a. galamsey is ongoing. According to the ministry, 11 regions out of the 16 are engaged in galamsey with only five regions in the country being galamsey-free. Out of the 11 regions, the menace is …
Kibi Goldfields
We pioneered Ghana as a large-scale alluvial mining operator, sharing the passion for our business. We face challenges and we continue to learn every day. ... gold extracted in our Concession containing an approximate area of 46.63km in Fanteakwa and Atiwa Districts of the Eastern Region of Ghana. Since then, we started further exploration work ...
Full article: A review of Ghana's water resource management and the
It spans three administrative regions in Ghana, i.e. all the upper east region, 70% of the upper west region, and 50% of the northern region. ... Illegal mining activities. Ghana as a country has a standing history with small scale mining of gold, it existed as far back as the eighth century as a economic activity.
Determinants of food insecurity and coping …
mechanisms in the Upper East region of Ghana. Thus, this study contributed to the body of knowledge and informed farm-level policy direction by (1) examin-ing the status quo and drivers of rural food security in the Upper East region; (2) assessed food coping mechanisms employed by rural farm house-
Regional map of Ghana. Key mining areas (Obuasi, …
A comprehensive study analysed 3344 soil samples from a mining district in Ghana, revealing high concentrations of arsenic (As), lead (Pb), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn).
Mining companies in Ghana in 2022: a comprehensive list
Which are the top MINING COMPANIES IN GHANA in 2022? Check out the comprehensive list of mining firms in the country, their locations and the minerals mined.
FROM A VISION TO ACTION
Located in the Eastern region, south of Ghana is the Akyem Abuakwa Kingdom. The Akyems ... munity-based alternative livelihood interventions for the people of the area. Mr. Abani assured the people ... Some members of the delegation observing the impact of illegal mining on the environment. Osabarima Okogyeaman . the Task Force, making it ...
Mining impacts on agricultural lands and food security
Corpus ID: 133818600; Mining impacts on agricultural lands and food security : case study of towns in and around Kyebi in the Eastern Region of Ghana
'Everyone Now is Concentrating on the Mining': Drivers and …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is replacing smallholder farming as the principal income source in parts of rural Ghana. Structural adjustment policies have removed …
(PDF) Livelihood implications of artisanal gold mining in …
As a contribution to this subject, the study assessed the implications of artisanal gold mining activities on smallholder agriculture in the Wa East District of Ghana.