Illegal mining has caused social upheaval in some communities resulting in conflicts over land and resources. At Kunsu in the Ahafo Ano South West, farmlands are forcefully …
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Ghana's renewed fight against illegal mining between 2017 and 2021 saw the arrests of hundreds of Chinese illegal miners either as sponsors or workers at illegal mining sites. However, statistics of foreign nationals in Ghana's prisons, which the Ghana Prisons Service provided to The Fourth Estate, showed that as of July 2021, only two ...
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The Executive Director of the Water Resource Commission (WRC), Dr. Bob Alfa, has warned about the growing danger posed by illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, to water security and the ultimate threat to peace in Ghana and with neighbouring countries. Dr Alfa said Ghana relies on water resources not only within its borders but […]
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Accra, Sept. 26, GNA – The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) has expressed its concern over the harmful effects of illegal mining on forest reserves and water bodies. Thus, it has called on the Executive and Parliament to promptly revoke the Legislative Instrument (L.I. 2462) that allows mining in forest reserves, to prevent further ...
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High gold prices and unemployment linked to surge in illegal mining, but scientists fear women at risk of maternal deaths, miscarriages and birth defects in their children from the pollution caused.
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This story map captures the breath taking story of illegal gold mining activities in Ghana. It illustrates the effects of unregulated surface and alluvial mining activities have affected major river bodies and how the …
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Illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey' in Ghana, is a major driver of rapid land degradation, deforestation and health risks.
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Additionally, they demanded the removal of all mining equipment from these locations and the deployment of military and police forces to dismantle any machinery used for mining. The unions also pushed for the creation of a special court to prosecute individuals involved in illegal mining, which has become a significant public health issue.
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Illegal mining also carries an economic cost for Ghana, which is wrestling with more than $30 billion of external debt and secured a $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund last year. If the industry was formalized, Ghana would earn more than double its revenue from gold this year, according to Martin Ayisi, the chief executive ...
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Illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey' in Ghana, is a major driver of rapid land degradation, deforestation and health risks. This year, Ghana's water regulator …
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Research conducted by some members of these associations, have identified alarming consequences, including water pollution, deforestation, and habitat destruction, soil degradation, proliferation of non-communicable …
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Citation: Kwadwo Addo Tuffuor., et al. "Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana". Medicon Engineering Themes 6.2 (2024): 15-36. Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana 16 In the view of Alkire and Foster (2011) mining also has impact on the livelihood of poor people, while Gamu et al. (2015) have in-
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Illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey' in Ghana, is a major driver of rapid land degradation, deforestation and health risks. This year, Ghana's water regulator warned that the country may need to import water in the next five …
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The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey() has begun what it describes as the red ban campaign effective Thursday (10 October), urging citizens to wear red bands as a symbol of solidarity and to demand immediate action against the illegal mining (galamsey) menace.The campaign, symbolized by the wearing of a red band, is a visual representation of the collective …
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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...
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Illegal mining is not a new phenomenon in Ghana. However, the scale of destruction in recent years has alarmed environmentalists, the government, and international …
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Illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey' in Ghana, is a major driver of rapid land degradation, deforestation and health risks. This year, Ghana's water regulator warned that the country may need to import water in …
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The DCE emphasised the government's efforts to combat illegal mining but acknowledged the need for more support to achieve the goal. He re-echoed the government's commitment in the fight against galamsey, citing logistical challenges, including the lack of life jackets and speedboats, as the setbacks of the assembly in pursuing illegal ...
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2.2 Concept of illegal mining 6 2.3 Causes of illegal mining 7 2.4 Illegal mining effects 11 2.5 Small-Scale Mining Sector Regulations 12 2.6 Impact of Illegal Small-Scale mining on Sustainable Development 15 2.7 Mining Methods 16 2.8 Mining and Environmental Effects 17 2.8.1 Land Degradation 18 2.8.2 Mercury pollution 19
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PDF | On Jan 1, 2012, Edwin Eric Owusu and others published The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: Evidence From Kwaebibirem District In Ghana | Find, read and cite all the research ...
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Uncontrolled small-scale and illegal mining activities popularly known as "galamsey" in Ghana are alarming each passing day. More people are engaging in this illegal mining, which is, mining without any permit or license …
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Ghana's laws, such as the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), clearly prohibit illegal mining activities, yet enforcement has been weak. Section 93 of the Act specifically outlaws unlicensed mining, but the lucrative nature of galamsey fuelled by …
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A group of illegal gold panners pictured at work in Kibi, Ghana in 2017Image: Cristina Aldehuela/AFP/Getty Images Impact felt by pregnant mothers. Ghanaian forensic pathologist and professor Paul Poku Sampene Ossei advocates for a complete ban on all forms of small-scale mining.
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Residents in parts of the country are getting alarmed over the growing activities of illegal miners and its impact on the environment. They are questioning government's commitment to ending the menace; saying that despite the resources pumped into the fight against galamsey, the illegal activities keep expanding. This is also coming barely a month after […]
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor is currently investigating allegations of illegal mining against the company. Chairman Wontumi Source: Graphic Online . According to records at the ORC, the company has two shareholders, Bernard Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, who is popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and one Kwame ...
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The concerns expressed by the UK government reflect a growing chorus of calls—both domestically and internationally—for urgent reforms in Ghana's mining sector to address illegal activities ...
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the offence of illegal mining (including illegal small-scale mining such as galamsey) and to provide punishment for it, the government has proved unwilling, unable and/or reluctant to enforce the law. The two versions of 'Operation Halt,' the military operation to …
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The small-scale mining sector in Ghana is an important contributor to job creation for people in rural communities due to lack of sufficient-paying alternative jobs (Hilson and Banchirigah, 2009; Amponsah-Tawiah and Dartey-Baah, 2011).About 85% of the estimated one million people who are directly or indirectly employed in the small-scale mining sector are …
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Recent studies show that over 60 percent of water bodies in mining areas suffer from contamination due to illegal mining activities. Again, large tracts of forested land have been destroyed to make way for galamsey …
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