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This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental performance …
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Effect of illegal small-scale mining on basic education of children in... Go to citation Crossref Google Scholar. ... Organization of small-scale mining activities in Ghana. The Journal of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 98(7), 307–310. Google Scholar.
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MINING EFFECTS ON THE PEOPLE OF GHANA (OBUASI) After the increase in mining sector investments following Ghana's ERP, mining became the chief earner of Ghana's foreign exchange [20]. Aside from giving the government a lot of money and giving the people wealth and public infrastructure [16], it also created a lot of direct and indirect jobs ...
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Even though small-scale and illegal mining have contributed to the growth of the Ghanaian economy; its damaging effects has caused more harm than good. This thesis aims at bringing to the fore the effects of small scale and illegal mining …
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The study was conducted to assess the effects of small-scale (artisanal) gold mining and its social and economic implications on the people in Amansie West District of Ghana. The artisanal gold mining communities were studied using secondary data from scholarly articles and journals, books, conference papers, research reports, policy documents, working papers, and briefs.
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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining operations have been conducted in Ghana for centuries. Over time, technological advances in the industry occurred and miners separated from large-scale mining and applied this knowledge to small-scale or individual mining practices. In March 2017, the government responded to a media campaign against environmental …
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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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Adverse mining effects, notably the uncontrolled spread and consequences of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), are growing concerns in sub-Saharan Africa. A securitization discourse is often used to justify a military-style approach toward illegal mining but fails to acknowledge the multiple dimensions of insecurities arising from mining.
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The environmental impacts of small-scale mining in Ghana are then detailed, along with the land-use disputes that have occurred in the industry. The report concludes by providing contact …
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The study was conducted to assess the effects of small-scale (artisanal) gold mining and its social and economic implications on the people in Amansie West District of Ghana. ... Small-scale mining in Ghana: the Government and the …
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The Ghanaian mining industry is a controversial one. Many believe that the industry has contributed greatly towards the socioeconomic development of the country in terms of employment and social ...
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1Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana Boafo, B. A. E, Koomson, B. and Agyemang O. F. (2020), "Environmental Impacts of Illegal Small Scale Mining Activities on the Aboabo Stream, Ahafo Region, Ghana", Proceedings of 6th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference, pp. 326-336. Abstract
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Illegal small-scale gold mining brings several benefits to developing countries like Ghana, manifested mainly as employment and revenue but simultaneously impacts negatively on the immediate ...
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This article discusses the impact of mechanised small-scale mining on the environment and livelihoods of peasant farmers within broader climate change processes in Ghana.
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The high incidence of 'galamsey' or illegal mining in recent times, have been on several discussions and heated debates for some time now and has perplexed the minds of the general public in Ghana.
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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 …
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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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Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on the ...
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The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment, government revenue, environmental sustainability, and social …
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socioeconomic issues have been major concerns for Ghanaian communities practicing small-scale mining. The majority of these negative effects are the result of regulatory agencies' failure to ...
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While there have been several studies on illegal mining, this is the first study to evaluate governments policy, its effects, and challenges. 2. Research Design The study examines the causes, effects of illegal small-scale mining, the effectiveness of Ghana government's strategy in dealing with the problem and the challenges thereof.
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The term ASM is used to refer to both artisanal mining and small-scale mining, as this nomenclature is used interchangeably in Ghana. A distinction, however, is made between formally registered as opposed to illicit miners who are referred to as galamseyors (galamsey is a corrupted form of the English expression 'gather and sell'). Formally ...
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A. Basiru and E. O. Acheampong (2016) EFFECT OF GHANA MINING LAWS ON SMALL-SCALE MINING The importance of ASM to rural, regional and national economies is well distinguished. Ghana's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector continues to grow in size and significance. Generally, small-scale mining (SSM) is regarded by many as having ...
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Adverse mining effects, notably the uncontrolled spread and consequences of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), are growing concerns in sub-Saharan Africa. ... This paper combined a systematic literature review with a human security approach to analyze the impacts of gold mining in Ghana, both artisanal and small-scale (ASM) and large-scale ...
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4.2.1. Research Question 1: How does illegal small-scale mining interplay with cocoa farming as the primary economic activity for people in the mining area? ..... 31 4.2.2 Research Question 2: What is the effect of illegal small-scale gold mining on
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Illegal small scale mining which is popularly called "galamsey" has become a big headache and is having very high consequences for economic development in Ghana. This review examines …
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The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of ...
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In Ghana, small-scale mining (SSM) hasbeen carried out formany years, generating employment and income. Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has impacted the environment negatively,
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Within the past few decades, Ghana's mining sector specifically the small scale mining subsector has been marred by controversies mainly due to its threat to sustainable development.
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It appears that land degradation, environmental pollution and many socioeconomic problems have been major issues with communities where small-scale mining is practised in Ghana.
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