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Effects of Illegal Artisanal Gold Mining Operations on Groundwater Quality in Ghana: The Case of Ahafo-Ano South District October 2021 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.100242
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The environmental effects of galamsey are alarming. Forests are being wiped out, rivers and water bodies are contaminated, and fertile lands are rendered barren. According to the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), illegal mining activities have contributed to the destruction of more than 60% of the country's forests (EPA, 2020).
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Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining activities. Ghana is the leading producer of gold in Africa and about 35% of it is extracted by small-scale ...
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Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing environmental and social issue in Ghana. The illicit mining practice involves the extraction of gold and other valuable minerals from small plots of …
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Table 4.6 Summary of the opinion of respondents on the effect of illegal mining 43 Table 4.7 Summary of the opinion of respondents on the effect on illegal mining on the ... The people in the rural communities largely depend on farming for their livelihoods in Ghana, and illegal small-scale mining ―galamsey‖ is regarded as means to an end ...
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This article forms part of a series of reports that seeks to examine the effect of illegal gold mining operations on the Ghanaian environment. Video containing illegal mining activities in Ghana. ... Curbing Environmental Impacts of Illegal Mining in Ghana- The way-forward. To address the concerns, the Ghanaian government last year implemented ...
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Discourses on "illegal" or informal small‐scale mining (galamsey) have presented it largely as a menace. Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter‐narrative to the ...
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This paper looks at the developments in the small-scale gold and diamonds mining industry in Ghana and proposes some strategies on how the concepts of sustainable development could be applied to ...
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1.2 Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining Various forms of gold mining currently exist. Large-scale gold mining is done by large multinational mining companies which are responsible for producing approximately 80% of the world's gold (World Bank, 2013), the majority of the remaining 20% is produced via Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM).
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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 ...
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Over 200 water bodies within mining districts were found to be heavily polluted by alluvial gold mining operations in Ghana. Based on the survey of the existing literature on gold mining externalities, this study proposes and analyses an …
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Ghana's rise as a global leader in gold production has fueled a rapid surge in economic activity, urban development, and foreign investment. ... Nowhere is this paradox …
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What are the effects of illegal mining in river Pra on water treatment and production of Daboase head works? 2. What is the impact of illegal mining in the river Pra on the environment? ... vowed to deal ruthlessly with the illegal miners in Ghana. Firstly, the information generated from this study will add up to the data already in existence ...
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Studies on illegal mining in Ghana confirm that, poverty accounts for the main reason why people risk their lives to engage in the practice. This paper provides a review of the effects of illegal mining on human security in Ghana. It aims to reveal the multiple insecurities surrounding illegal gold mining in Ghana from a human security perspective.
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galamsey, illegal gold mining by Chinese migrants in Ghana has had devastating effects on the economy, the environment, communities, and women's security. The Ghanaian government has adopted several measures to curb the proliferation of illegal mining, but these measures have been ineffective because of government incompetence,
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Overview of Illegal Mining in Ghana. Ghana is one of Africa's largest gold producers, and the mining sector plays a vital role in the country's economy. In 2021, Ghana produced approximately 117 metric tons of gold, making it the second-largest gold producer in Africa and the eighth-largest in the world. ... The effects of illegal mining extend ...
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Ghana, a country renowned for its rich natural resources, is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis due to the rampant illegal mining activities, popularly known as "galamsey." The devastating effects of "galamsey" extend far beyond the visible destruction of landscapes, rivers, and forests, posing significant threats to human health ...
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In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nation's development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the country.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the combined effects of mining in water bodies and climate change on water resources in Ghana. The methodology explored in the study was quantitative approach.
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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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The illegal mining has also affected cocoa production, with the Ghana Cocoa Board saying in 2021 that more than 19,000 hectares of farmland had been destroyed in key cocoa-growing areas like the ...
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The Effects of Illegal Small-Scale Gold Mining ("Galamsey") Activities on the Water Quality of the Akantansu and Sintim river in the Asutifi North District of the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana ... The impact of mining on the water resources in Ghana: newmont case study at Birim North District (New Abirem) Energy Environ. Res., 7 (2) (2017), p ...
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What has been the effect of illegal mining on the agriculture sector in Ghana? Introduction The regional dynamics in Ghana Ghana is in West Africa and has ten (10) regions. These regions are broadly divided into northern and southern parts of Ghana. The climate, agro-ecological and economic disparities between the
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With the inception of an Economic Recovery Programme (ERP) by the government in 1983, Ghana's minerals and mining sector has seen a major resurgence over the past one and a half decades.
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The government of Ghana responding to public outcry against the negative effects of "galamsey", placed a ban on illegal small-scale mining activities in March 2017.
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Collaboration between the government, mining companies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities is key to finding sustainable solutions to the illegal mining crisis in Ghana. By recognizing the scientific impact of illegal mining and taking collective action, Ghana can protect its environment, preserve its cultural heritage, and ...
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The effects of illegal (Galamsey) mining in Ghana has been devastating over the last few years. Even though small-scale mining was legalized in 1989 during the Military Regime of the People's National Defense …
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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 ...
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This systematic review examines the adverse effects of illegal mining, also known as galamsey, on Ghana's economic growth and development. It explores the environmental, social, and governance implications of illegal mining and the challenges of addressing it.
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The government of Ghana has seen the need for real-time information on mining activities. SERVIR-West Africa in collaboration with Center for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Services (CERSGIS) are using Earth Observation and geospatial technologies to provide visual and analytic spatio-temporal (through time and space) insights into illegal Gold …
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The socio-economic landscape in Ghana is deeply intertwined with the issues surrounding illegal mining. Many individuals turn to illegal mining out of desperation, driven by poverty and limited economic opportunities. This reliance on illegal activities perpetuates a cycle of environmental degradation and economic instability. Communities ...
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The effect of illegal mining on school attendance and academic performance of junior high school students in Upper Denkyira West District of Ghana. Journal of Education & Human Development, 3, 523–545.
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Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has impacted the environment negatively, resulting in land degradation and water pollution. The government of Ghana, responding to public outcry against the negative effects …
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Currently, it's estimated that about 60% of Ghana's water bodies have been polluted due to illegal mining activities. Addressing the effects of galamsey cannot be overstated. The sooner we act, the better. A Call for Action. It is clear that the fight against illegal mining cannot be won through law enforcement alone.
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The findings from the study revealed that in Ghana, just like most African countries, artisanal and small-scale mining has contributed positively to the economy through job …
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In the Shama District, located in the Western region of Ghana and made up of six communities where there is increased illegal mining, diarrheal cases increased from 5,000 to 10,000 in three years. It is likely that typhoid bacteria are similarly found in the unsafe water and that typhoid burden may also be increasing.
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