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 …
Historical Background Or Genesis Of Galamsey In Ghana. By Lawrence M K Akakpo. Article. SEP 14, 2021 LISTEN. Gold was officially discovered and given a name, ca. BC/BCE 6,000 (that is, about 8,000 years ago) according to Prof Alan W Cramb – A Short History of Metals, Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Materials Science …
During my doctoral dissertation research work some twelve years ago on the political economy of resource governance in Ghana, I learned quite a bit about galamsey. I was quite struck by the personal …
The study sought to examine the effect of galamsey operation on Newmont Ghana, Goldfields Ghana and Minas Serra Pelade school dropout in the Tutuka Central Circuit in the Obuasi Mines in Brazil are examples of large scale mining companies Municipality. The case study design was used. ... For the Directorate, the effects of illegal gold mining ...
One of the most significant policy challenges in Ghana today revolves around the question of how to address illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey. The topic is politically sensitive in Ghana …
Apart from the negative effects of the galamsey activities on their lives, it posses more negative effects on our natural resources, including land and water bodies in the country. The idea of ...
The threat seemed to work. By the end of the three weeks, over 500 excavators used in informal artisanal gold mining – known locally as "galamsey" – had reportedly been voluntarily removed from mining sites. This ultimatum was part of President Nana Akufo-Addo's promise to eradicate the problem of galamsey "once and for all".
Abstract and Figures. For the past few decades, illegal mining sector in Ghana popularly known as galamsey has received public outcry due to its negative impacts on quantity and quality of water ...
A version of this small-scale mining persists—known today as artisanal mining—but new research shows it is having a growing and sometimes devastating effect on the environment. Researchers from NASA, U.S. universities, and government agencies in Ghana recently used satellite data to estimate the extent of vegetation lost to artisanal …
Illegal mining threatening Ghana's $230 million Cocoa Rehabilitation Project; What former EPA boss said about Ghana's galamsey-induced cocoa beans; Illegal miner falls and drowns in abandoned ...
Galamsey is a term used in Ghana to refer to illegal, small scale gold mining activities. It typically involves the extraction of gold from riverbeds and surface deposits through the use of rudimentary equipment and methods, often with negative environmental and social consequences.
This study investigated activities of illegal surface mining and its effects on agriculture land as well as its related implications on crop production in the Gare Gbane community. A total of 140 respondents, (farmers and miners) were interviewed. ... "Is Ghana's illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) a threat or complement to the cocoa ...
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...
This study, therefore, seeks to unearth the current operational types of galamsey, their attributes, and their relative environmental impacts across eleven selected municipal and district assemblies (MDAs) in the western region of Ghana. 1.2. Galamsey In Ghana, the terms Small-Scale Mining (SSM) and Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM) are used ...
Ghana is currently the tenth largest producer of gold in the world and second in Africa only after South Africa. Gold is the second major export commodity of Ghana after cocoa and galamsey contribute about 35% of all gold exported out of the country. Most of the gold obtained through galamsey is exported illegally.
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...
Drawing from primary data collected during fieldwork in Ghana, this study examined the livelihood implications of the ban on galamsey in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality in …
In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nation's development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the country.
Project documenting illegal gold mining or 'galamsey' operations in the Western Region of Ghana and their environmental impacts. Researchers also outline a costed strategy for reclaiming and …
Gold mining has been the backbone of Ghana's development since pre-colonial times. It has been essential in revenue mobilisation and the provision of employment to many people. However, in recent times the sector has received severe public backlash due to its inability to effect appropriate socioeconomic change; and the …
Gold has been one of the most important minerals in human history and has played an integral role in the economies of and societies of many cultures, particularly in the West African nation of Ghana. While legal gold mining is one of the prominent industries, illegal Artisanal Small-Scale gold mining, referred to as galamsey, has seen an increase in …
Causes and Effects of Illegal Gold Mining (Galamsey) Activities on School Dropout and Residents at the Tutuka Central Circuit in Obuasi Municipality in Ashanti Region, Ghana
Why is Ghana losing the war against illegal gold mining ( Galamsey )? An artificial neural network-based investigations. Research Article. Published: 17 May 2023. …
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WEBCurrently, 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 northern part of Ghana, including the Upper West Region which hitherto was precluded in galamsey discussions because of the absence of galamsey activities in this half of the country, has ...
The Minerals and Mining Act 2006, (Act 703) of Ghana requires all licensed operators to secure environmental impact assessment (EIA) which specifies the environmental safety for any intended mining pro-jects in Ghana. The EIA should be accompanied by land reclamation plan which must indicate among others, how topsoil …
In Ghana, illegal miners known as galamseyers are carrying out an increasing share of the country's gold production. In recent years, these miners have been sourcing machinery from China. The …
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 …
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 ...
Mining is extremely important to the economy of Ghana and a major contributor to its GDP and the mining sector creates employment for many people. However, there are also many adverse effects of mining, as outlined here. The health impacts of mining on surrounding communities include increased risk of malaria, skin …