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In a decisive move to combat illegal mining, Ghana's Lands Minister has revoked all small-scale mining licences granted after December 7, 2024, citing irregularities and lack of due process.
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public policy, small-scale mining laws have been enacted to regulate the small-scale mining industry in Ghana. The objec-tive of regulating small-scale mining can only be accom-plished with robust implementation of such laws by all key stakeholders, as without effective implementation policies tend to lose their significance. Implementation has ...
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Ghana's small-scale mining has evolved beyond the reach of current small-scale mining legislation. The formalization process enacted in the small-scale mining laws is ineffective because it is unable to capture the magnitude and complexity of what now encompasses Ghana's small-scale gold industry. ... Resources Policy, 29 (2003), pp. 131 ...
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This article is one of three synthesis reports resulting from an integrated assessment (IA) of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. Given the complexities that involve multiple drivers and diverse disciplines influencing ASGM, an IA framework was used to analyze economic, social, health, and environmental data and to co …
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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 ... the government had fully regularized the small-scale mining sector through a series of policies and regulations. Geological Setting Naturally, it is the favourable geological setting that enables ...
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Small-scale mining licences may only be issued to Ghanaian citizens. They must be at least 18 years old and must be registered by the office of the Minerals Commission in an area designated for small-scale mining …
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President reiterates Government's policy to ban mining in all forest reserves ... training small-scale miners in sustainable mining practices. He said the Government had also begun the establishment of the Gold Board, which …
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This Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Handbook for Ghana is the result of a training session held in Ghana in September 2017 through the sub-program on ASM under the overall PanAfGeo project. The ASM sub-program is co-funded by the European Commission's Directorate-General of Development and
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in small scale mining. It is a novel mining model introduced under the Government of President Nana Akufo-Addo, with the intention of vigorously addressing the underlying causes of illegal …
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In Ghana, illegal small-scale gold mining has gained traction and significant negative attention in recent years. Large numbers of prospectors openly sidestep a range of national laws and policies; public debate accuses all kinds of public officials of complacency or corruption, and successive governments have proved either unwilling or unable to convincingly …
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In summary, these policy regulations, acts, and laws were enacted to control and promote responsible small-scale gold mining, to encourage local participation in the industry, …
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While small-scale mining is crucial for Ghana's gold production and local participation, ... Directive on the Harmonisation of Guiding Principles and Policies in the Mining Sector and the ECOWAS Mineral Development Policy provide guidelines to promote the development of an efficient mineral sector in the region. 16.
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by choice, but out of necessity. Small-scale mining is viewed with different perspectives by different groups of people and countries. The International Labour Organization defines small-scale mining as less intense and operated with basic or low-level machinery. In Ghana, small-scale mining involves
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The committee further stated that going forward, licencing of small-scale mines should start at the district level, with the empowerment of District Security Council (DISEC) …
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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 L aw ...
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Mineral Licences for Small Scale Companies +233 030 277 1318 +233 030 277 2783. [email protected]. Minerals House #12 Switchback Road Residential Area ... Invest in Ghana; Mining Policy; Types of Mineral Rights; Licence / Permit Procedure; Sample Standard Agreements; Dev. / Investment Agreements;
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Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation (GIADEC) Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. Ghana Forest Investment Programme (GFIP) Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP) National Alternative …
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Precious metals like gold have been a part of local economies for thousands of years and globally remain a highly valued commodity. 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 economic benefits to local communities, the environmental and health …
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The recent decision by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to revoke all small-scale mining licenses issued after December 7, 2024, is not only unlawful but also ...
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SSM of gold in Ghana is a pre historic activity which can be traced to the 5th Century Discouraged in the colonial era, till 1989 This led to Secret Activities and Smuggling of Proceeds outside the country In 1989 –SSM Activities were mainstreamed through promulgation of the Small Scale Gold Mining Law, PNDCL 218 (1989) In 2006, SSM regime was integrated into the new …
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One main strategy to regulate the small-scale mining sector is to enforce institutions and legislative instruments. North (1990, 3) defines institutions as "the rules of the game in a society, or more formally, are the humanly devised constraints that shape human interaction … they structure incentives in human exchange, whether political, social, or …
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In the desire to regularize the operations of ASM in Ghana and encourage local participation in mining, the parliament passed into law: "Small-Scale Gold Mining Law, 1989 (PNDCL 218)" and acts "Precious Minerals Marketing Corporation Law, 1989 (PNDCL 219) and Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703)".
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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced a new initiative to restructure Ghana's small-scale mining sector, ensuring compliance with legal and ...
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The data show the significance of the small scale gold mining sector to the economy of Ghana. The small scale mining sector remained unregulated until a Small Scale Mining Project (SSMP) was initiated in 1989 to provide the institutional framework within which to implement the provisions of PNDC Law 218 which legalised small scale mining of ...
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Former Executive Director, Center for Social Impact Studies (CeCIS), Mr. Richard Ellimah, has revealed that it is illegal for any foreigner engage in small- scale mining in Ghana, stating that Mineral and Mining Act of Ghana prohibits foreign …
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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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The 1989 small-scale mining laws (Ghana Government, 1989a, Ghana Government, 1989b, Ghana Government, 1989c; 2006) sought to regularized and govern Ghana's small-scale operators. The laws were then revised under the 2006 Minerals and Mining Act (Ghana Government, 2006). ... stakeholders would need to recast resources policy to ensure the ...
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The ban on small scale gold mining was lifted in 1989 by passing Small Scale Mining Law, 1989 (PNDCL 218). Small scale gold mining has contributed to
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Ghana, Africa's leading gold producer, has recently been in the spotlight for concerns of unlicensed mining activities polluting surface water sources (Akotey, 2023).Although mining has contributed significantly to the West African nation's economic fortunes and is in some ways a significant part of the country's post-colonial identity, there is a real risk that these …
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This paper is one of three synthesis documents produced via an integrated assessment (IA) that aims to increase understanding of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. Given the complexities …
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