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The environment, its natural resources and development capacity remains a contentious element in the development process of human society. In Ghana, similarly as Africa and other developing countries, there is a huge dependence of environmental resources …
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Ghana's Mining in Motion conference and summit will be held under the theme "Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Impact". Raw Bauxite Export Ban. Ghana announced plans to introduce a law banning the export of raw bauxite in June 2024. According to Abu Jinapor, Ghana's Minister of Lands and ...
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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 ...
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Managing the impacts of mining on Ghana's water resources from a legal perspective. ... Mining—Water resources—flooding environment—Ghana. ... the food chain processes of rivers, lake and ...
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Galamsey is a Ghanaian jargon from the phrase "gather and sell," coined from how gold was mined with simple tools by natives and sold afterwards. Despite its socio-economic benefits, a significant upsurge in galamsey has been widely associated with significant environmental impacts viz, destruction of aquatic ecosystems and ecosystems services. This …
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Environmental indicators due to the impact of illegal gold mining can be seen in the decline in surface water quality. It is necessary to conduct research to obtain data and information on the ...
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mining in Ghana leading to improved environmental quality and human health. Methods The review was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, articles were retrieved via online Scopus database searching. The following keywords and combinations of keywords were used: Ghana, mining, community, health, environment and impact. Articles were
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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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The object of this paper is to ascertain the level of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) compliance of mining companies in selected mining communities in Ghana. Over the past three decades, Ghana has demonstrated considerable commitment to the conser-vation and management of bio-physical and socio-cultural environment. Laws and reg-
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However, the rise of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) brings significant challenges that go beyond economic benefits. This unregulated sector, which has surged over …
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The gold mining industry in Ghana has made a substantial contribution to the country's economic growth by generating diverse employment opportunities, both directly and indirectly, in mining communities. This has the …
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Mining has played an important role in the development of Ghana. Like all industries, mining has both benefits and risks for the people living in communities where minerals are found. How these environmental and health impacts are managed by the government, nearby communities and mining companies can either worsen or improve the lives of community …
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The Process Net-Map showed that CSOs and NGOs, such as SOLIDARIDAD, A Rocha Ghana, Wassa Communities Affected by Mining (WACAM), Tropenbos and Friends of the Nation are indeed active at the mine operation level, sensitizing miners and mining host communities towards dealing with the potential impacts and opportunities of mining (step 40).
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This article examines the adverse effects of illegal mining on Ghana's water resources, highlighting concerns such as water contamination, ecological disruption, health …
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Legal Mining in Ghana. The 1992 Constitution (Constitution) provides the foundation for legitimate mining operations, providing in article 257(6) that the state owns 'every mineral …
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In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country's GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. …
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small-scale diamond mining in Ghana has not been linked to conflict but its role in development has also been relatively modest. This paper examines large and small-scale mining in Ghana's largest diamond mining town, Akwatia, and their relative impact on environmental degradation, health, and the livelihood of artisanal miners.
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Though the study did not find direct evidence of the impact of climate change processes on the environment, corroborative reports from research indicate about 1.6% rise in temperature across Ghana ...
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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 in the industry.
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Education and awareness campaigns play a critical role in this process, as they inform communities about the long-term impacts of illegal mining on their health and environment. By raising awareness of the risks associated with illegal mining, communities can be better equipped to resist harmful practices and demand accountability from mining ...
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The work reviews data on environmental and health impacts of mining such as pollution of water bodies, degradation of forest resources, depletion of soil nutrients, destruction of wildlife habitat, and reduction in quality and threats to human health. Keywords: Ghana, mining, community, health, environment. Introduction
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This research study examines the significant negative effects that gold mining operations have on the environment and the community in Ghana's Asutifi North District over the period of ten years ...
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Ghana is facing a dire situation as illegal gold mining continues to ravage the country's environment, economy, and health. The devastating consequences of this illicit activity include polluted surface, groundwaters, surrounding sea from polluted rivers, contaminated soil, and toxic air in some areas.
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Most of the mining communities in Ghana have experienced air and water pollution, as well as other forms of environmental degradation resulting from mining processes. Most mining community residents are impoverished and live in rural settings that lack basic resources such as clean potable water.
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This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of mining activities in Ghana. The paper mainly focused on the mining activities in Prestea in the western region of the country. The data ... bureaucratic nature of the registration process renders many of them frustrated [24]. 83. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences.
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The work reviews data on environmental and health impacts of mining such as pollution of water bodies, degradation of forest resources, depletion of soil nutrients, …
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These studies evaluated how mining affects GDP, employment, fiscal responsibility, sustainable development, and social impacts. Many Ghanaian studies have addressed extraction and income growth. Using statistical methods, Amankwah and Anim-Sackey (2018) studied coal's GDP impact in Ghana. Mining's impact on Ghana's economy is well studied.
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It also holds the highest concentration of gold deposits. Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa exporter, contributing 20 percent of the world's supply. More than 70 percent of cocoa beans come from West Africa. The mining sector has been blamed for changing the colour and quality of local rivers in Dunkwa, a mining town in Ghana.
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Afristar Foundation (2012): The History of Illegal Mining in Ghana, Accra Akabzaa, T. and Darimani, A. (2001), Impact of Mining Sector Investment in Ghana: A case study of the Tarkwa Mining Region, A Draft Report, Aryee, B., 2003a. Small-Scale Mining in Ghana as a Sustainable Development Activity: Its Development and a Review of the
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This article explores the complicated impacts of illegal mining on Ghana's climate, highlighting deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, while also considering the socio-economic implications that …
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