Mining and resettlement communities in Ghana
The purpose of the study is to highlight the problems encountered by displaced people living in mining communities in Ghana where foreign mining companies, including Canadian …
Shifting sands: changes in community perceptions of mining in Ghana
The contribution of mining to the Ghanaian economy has been substantial. The mining sector is currently a major foreign exchange earner and contributes to long-term capital formation and fiscal payment to the state. However, the industry continues to have adverse consequences on the lives of local community dwellers, most of whom are …
Frontiers | "Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: …
Introduction. Mineral resources have become fundamental for economic development throughout the world. In several low- and middle-income countries that are rich in non-fuel mineral resources, mining contributes to national economic development (Addison and Roe, 2018; Ericsson and Löf, 2019).Studies have reported that 10 of the 20 …
Ghana's informal mining harms health and the …
Artisanal small-scale mining has been practised in Ghana for over a century. In 2018, small-scale miners generated 2.1 million ounces of gold, accounting for 43.1% of total gold production in the ...
Forest Health & Artisanal Gold Mining in Ghana
Projects. Gold mining is a central component of Ghana's economy. An increased amount of illegal artisanal mining in recent years has led to accelerated deforestation, destruction of protected areas, and human health issues due to Mercury used during the mining process. This project addresses Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15 (Life on Land ...
Fix poor roads in mining communities | Ghana News Agency
June 28, 2021. GNA. Accra, June 28, GNA – The Ghana Mineworkers' Union has called on the government to rehabilitate the poor roads in mining communities to ensure holistic development. The Union mentioned Ahafo and its catchment particularly, the Kenyasi 1and 2 town roads, Hwidiem-Kenyansi roads, Tepa-Acherensua-Hwidiem road, by ensuring ...
Ghana's Illegal Galamsey Gold Mining Affecting …
Ghana, one of the world's biggest producers of cocoa beans, is facing a crisis around dangerous and dirty galamsey, or informal, mining—which experts warn …
Operating Mines
MAJOR OPERATING MINES IN GHANA List of major mining companies operating in Ghana and their details in case of references NO. Operating Mines Mineral Type Mine Location Website Address 1 AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Ltd Gold Obuasi 2 AngloGold Ashanti (Iduapriem)Ltd Gold Iduapriem …
ILLEGAL MINING: Communities threatened by devastating …
The worst of these disasters occurred in 2019 when 16 people, including Junior High School (JHS) pupils, lost their lives. The latest disaster resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man. Lack of safety measures and non-adherence to mining regulations by mining entities were found to have triggered these disasters.
Environmental health and safety in Ghana | International …
This paper uses personal observation, news reports and participant interviews in the country's capital of Accra, and two major mining towns, to explore the environmental, health and safety challenges in Ghana and propose solutions to address these. Accra has been chosen because it is the country's capital and the filthiest town in the country.
Ghana's mining communities are still not getting their just …
According to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, mining communities would need to get at least 30% of total mineral royalties to address the challenges related to mining and ensure development. Fourth ...
Mining in Ghana: Critical Reflections on a Turbulent …
After examining more closely why Ghana's vast mineral wealth has failed to yield positive development outcomes, the chapter reflects on the uncertain future of the country's …
Mining In Ghana | The Diggings™
Historic Mining Records (USGS) Ghana has 71 identified mines listed in The Diggings™. The most commonly listed primary commodities in Ghana mines are Gold, Manganese, and Aluminum . At the time these mines were surveyed, 33 mines in Ghana were observed to have ore mineralization in an outcrop, shallow pit, or isolated drill hole—known as ...
Challenges with Eradicating Illegal Mining in Ghana: A
Mining towns are seen as economic engines -providing an extremely rare opportunity of employment for women especially in rural areas where high-paying jobs are scarce and gender roles are ...
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 ...
(PDF) Illegal Mining and Sustainability Performance: Evidence …
The As illegal mining in Ghana has become increasingly rampant ever, t his study aimed at examining the. effect of illegal mining on the dimensions of sustainability performance among crop farmers ...
ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA…
influence of global actors is another minor cause of illegal mining in Ghana. The . policy was adop ted in the 1980's as measures in re sponse to the fiscal problems . of the government.
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal …
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana: A critical assessment. January 2023. Geographical Research 61 (12) DOI: 10.1111/1745-5871.12573. Authors: Afriyie Kwadwo....
From Gold Coast to Ghana: Changing political economy of mining towns
In the context of Ghana, the Portuguese vessels reached the then Gold Coast in 1472 which marked the commencement of European trade in gold (Ade Ajayi & Espie, 1969).The trade involved the collection of pieces of gold from river beds or extracted from easily worked alluvial material deposited on river terraces (Dickson & Benneh, …
From Mining to Shop Keeping; the New Way of Life of Gold Miners in Ghana
This paper explores how the closure of a century old commercial gold. mines has changed the main source of livelihoods and social relations in. Obuasi, Ghana. Two years after the mines were closed ...
Uncontrolled and Illegal (Galamsey) Mining Activities in …
Ghana, Zambia, South Africa, and a host of other Africa countries continue to lose their arable lands, farms, and water bodies through water pollution and bad mining practices. There are constant communal conflicts in mining communities between the mining operators, and the local people who feel they are not protected by state institutions.
Ghana's Mining Sector Regime: A Bad Deal for Affected …
The reality in Ghana is that the current mining regime presents a bad deal for local communities affected by mining activities. Once the mining lease is granted (along with associated licenses and permits), the company claims that its right to the mineral resources beneath the soil supersedes the surface rights of farmers who have been …
Impacts of Mining Ghanaian Gold | Pulitzer Center
The gold they amass supports millions in rural villages of Ghana. This project digs into cultural influences of galamsey on youth in rural Ghana, accessibility of sustainable technologies in mining communities, systemic pitfalls, and more. Voices come from galamsey, licensed small-scale miners, and non-miners alike.
Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules …
November 2, 2022. Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and reality are disconnected. by Richard Kwaku Kumah, The Conversation. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain. Artisanal and...
(PDF) Illegal Mining and Sustainability Performance: …
As illegal mining in Ghana has become increasingly rampant ever, this study aimed at examining the effect of illegal mining on the dimensions of sustainability performance among crop farmers and...
Gold Rush: Illegal mining fuelled by Chinese Nationals in …
It is estimated that Ghana lost about $2.3 billion to illegal mining activities in 2016. These untaxable monies could be useful in developing mining towns and also …
Impacts of Mining Ghanaian Gold | Pulitzer Center
The work itself is dangerous and controversial, but by defying domestic and foreign authorities, galamseyers prove that anyone can be somebody. The gold they …
The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A
SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies W a, Ghana. Phone: 0249307101. Email: [email protected]. ABSTRACT. This review examines the impact of mining on the Ghanaian ...
A Review of Health Issues Related to Child Labor and …
Gold towns of the Madre de Dios region of Peru have been implicated in deceptive recruitment of men and women by concession holders, bar owners, and others (Wagner, 2016) Issues of human trafficking in mining towns were the subject of a study in two eastern provinces of DRC (Kelly et al., 2014). This was a population‐based study of …
Explosion kills 13, flattens village in Ghana mining region
[1/5] Debris of houses and other buildings that were destroyed when a vehicle carrying mining explosives detonated along a road in Apiate, Ghana, January 21, 2022. Picture taken with a drone ...
