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The favorable geological setting of Ghana allows small-scale mining of gold and diamonds to thrive. Several small-scale mining areas are dotted throughout the country, specifically within the Tarkwaian and Birimian rock systems of Ghana. Fig. 1 is map of Ghana showing the diamondiferous and gold bearing areas where small-scale
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The extant literature has indicated that local communities particularly in mining areas are dominated by a youthful age group–the economically active class (Kala, 2015; Hilson and Maconachie, ... Botchwey G., Crawford G. Resource politics and the impact of Chinese involvement in small-scale mining in Ghana. Africa. 2018;88(4):867–870.
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Small scale gold mining in Ghana has a long history. It has existed as far back as the eighth century as a economic activity. ... The paper concluded that major rivers in the region have been heavily polluted, especially by illegal small-scale mining; land in areas surrounding mines has been rendered bare and susceptible to increased ...
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In Ghana, gold mining is conducted by way of industrial-scale mines, as well as smaller artisanal mines, locally known as Galamsey. While this industry has provided …
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Prospective ASM operators are required to secure a licence that can allow them to mine defined land areas not exceeding 25 acres under the mining rules, either individually or in groups (Government of Ghana, 2006, Sec. 86). ... This paper identifies and examines nine factors that affect formalization of informal artisanal and small-scale mining ...
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Small scale gold mining in Ghana has a long history. It has existed as far back as the eighth century as a economic activity. It was legalised recently when the Small Scale Mining Law (PNDCL 218) 1989 was passed and public …
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Over a century, mining has been the cornerstone for the government's revenue and local development and has occurred in two main forms—large-scale mining and artisanal and small-scale mining. Multinational corporations usually own the large-scale mines, which operate under a formal regulatory regime that demands responsible mining and the ...
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First, an overview of small-scale mining in Ghana is provided in which a historical perspective of the industry is given, regional geological characteristics are highlighted, and the industry's …
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It is recommended that authorities should act within the laws of the land to regularize small scale mining in the area and closely monitor its operations to ensure total compliance. ... (Burrows and , 2017) and this led to the growth of small scale mining operations. In Ghana, there has been public outcry over the unprecedented destruction ...
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Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) can be found in several countries across the world. It is estimated that globally, the sector accounts for the livelihood of at least 40 million people [1].Gold is the most widely extracted precious mineral due to the commodity's high value [2].The artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) accounts for more than 20% of total …
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The artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector-commonly described as low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly associated with the use of ...
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Key words: small-scale mining, mining communit ies, mining industry, mining. Introduction The Ghanaian mi ning industry can be traced back to t he pre-colonial era with some studies
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with cameras are used to gather photographs of small-scale mining areas as part of a solution that is put out to help monitor and solve this issue. A UAV fitted with photogrammetry sensors for mapping an inaccessible mining location in the Wassa Amenfi East area of Ghana was adopted for the data collection.
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The strategic objective of the SSMIP is to transform wholly owned Ghanaian small-scale mining entities into mid-tier or large scale in the long run, and to formalize the activities of small-scale miners in Ghana.
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Despite the Minerals Commission's offices being present in designated mining areas in Ghana ostensibly to promote the formalization, supervision and management of small-scale mining operations in the country (Government of Ghana, 2006, Sec. 90), mineral rights decisions, including that for ASM are centrally determined. A colossal amount of ink ...
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Artisanal and small-scale mining activities in Ghana are regulated by the Minerals Commission of Ghana which serves as a technical adviser to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources. …
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2.2 Regulatory bodies of mineral mining in Ghana and their roles. 4 2.3 Small scale mining and illegal gold mining in Ghana 5 2.3.1 Contributory factors of illegal mining in Ghana 7 2.4 Water in mining operation 8 2.4.1 Sources of water pollution at mining sites 9 3 Effects of small scale mining on the environment 10
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An Overview of Small-scale Mining in Ghana 3 Historical Perspective 3 Geological Setting 4 Socio-economic Impact of Small-scale Mining in Ghana 5 ... within surrounding areas [4]. In fact, small-scale diamond mining occurs either under licences issued by the Minerals Commission or tributer permits granted by GCD on its
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The benefits of small-scale mining in Ghana cannot be understated, but so are the long-term social and environmental costs. One of the key chal- ... ined resource extraction and poverty levels in communities near small-scale mining areas in Ghana, Guyana, and sub-Saharan Africa generally within the context of the RCH. Macintyre (2003), in a ...
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About 35 % of Ghana´s annual 142 t Gold production (in 2019, Lit 7) is produced by artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations. Thus, they contribute substantially to Ghana´s mining ...
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In Ghana, gold mining has always been a profitable venture for people in areas rich with minerals. Small-Scale Mining (SSM) is a major driver of the economy, directly employing an estimated 1 million Ghanaians and supporting around 4.5 million others. SSM has accounted for around one-third of the country's total gold output in recent years.
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Given that 200,000 people in Ghana are involved in the small-scale gold mining industry and that the numbers are expected to grow in Ghana and many other regions of the world, elucidating mercury ...
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The purpose of this paper is to investigate the nature of small-scale mining in Ghana, as well as the effects it has on the environment and rural populations' livelihoods. Mineral resources and mining have a significant ... community health, and the whole lives of the residents and communities surrounding the mining area (Petra and Kamini, 2007 ...
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The government as a first step towards the fight against the menace placed a ban on artisanal and small-scale mining in January 2017 which was partially lifted in December 2018. …
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Much appreciation also goes to members of the Ghana Small Scale Mining Association, mine owners, operators, academicians, the district officers of the Minerals Commission for their assistance, and the technicians at the Geotechnical 23 laboratory of University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana. references Acheampong, K. A. (2009).
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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 mining ...
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Serious indigenous miners dug deep tunnels— records indicate some up to 80 feet deep. A version of this small-scale mining persists—known today as artisanal mining—but new research shows it is having a growing and …
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In Ghana, small-scale/artisanal gold mining has been on-going for more than a century. Artisanal mining has been the support for the rural people who more often than not are forced to sace ...
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GHANA LANDSCAPE RESTORATION AND SMALL-SCALE MINING PROJECT 2 SECTORAL CONTEXT Ghana, located in the heart of West Africa with a population of 30.8 million people in 2021,1 has seen rapid economic growth over the past two decades, it significant contriutions rom ot reneale and nonreneale natural resources ?and resources including agricultural lands
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The widespread prevalence of illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining has raised significant concerns about its environmental and health impacts. This study investigates the effects of two mining methods (alluvial and chamfi) on soil physical, chemical, and microbial properties four years after mining in three municipalities of the Western Region of Ghana.
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