Mining by means of dredging with an average depth of up to 15 meters and indiscriminate stockpiling after mining, using mercury chemicals (hg) so make the land damaged and unproductive, changes in the landscape and damage the physical properties of the soil that makes the soil pH becomes sour, so as to make soil quality low, dust texture ...
This study compares the important policy documents that control Ghana's mining industry's impacts on water resources to what is being done in similar African countries, to extract some fundamental ...
The Effect of Illegal Mining Activities on Vegetation: A Case Study of Bontefufuo Area in the Amansie West District of Ghana Richard A. Kuffour*, Benjamin M. Tiimub, Isaac Manu and Wellington Owusu Department of Environmental Health and Sanitation Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana Article History Received: 07.10.2020
The impacts of small-scale mining on the vegetal cover as well the livelihoods of communities in mined areas in developing countries such as Ghana are far-reaching. This study assessed the …
The effect of surface mining on rainfall has been studied by comparing the rainfall pattern of the Tarkwa area with that of Benso area which is also in the Western Region, but is without any large ...
Illegal Artisanal-small scale mining (ASM) continues to impact the land cover in developing countries, specifically the southwestern parts of Ghana. The impacts have necessitated the call for interventive measures. However, effective interventions require assessing the extent and quantifying the impacts of ASM activities.
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 environment. The study tested the hypothesis that density and diversity of key native tree and shrub species differ in the mined and unmined areas of Nangodi in the Talensi …
The mining industry has been crucial to the development of Ghana. As with all industries, mining has both advantages and disadvantages for the inhabitants of mineral-rich communities.
Background: The destruction of vegetation cover is among the main factors contributing to climate variation. The study investigated the distribution of trees, shrubs and herbs in the mined and unmined communities of Bontefufuo namely: Esaase,
Photographic images showed that the practices of illicit small-scale mining contributed to land destruction by compacting the topsoil and accumulation of laterites.
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.
Maintaining human wellbeing and the benefits of ES to people requires a comprehensive assessment of threats posed by mining activities. Current literature emphasises a strong focus on the environmental and social impacts of mining, often due to land degradation (Simmons et al., 2008; Townsend et al., 2009), biodiversity loss (Butt et al., 2013; Harfoot et …
Thereby concluding that mining activities may have negative effects on vegetation. Ghana is the leading West African country with a long-standing record of gold production. Most of the gold deposits
Mining activities accelerate the rate and degree of changes in the natural environment. These activities modify landscapes and can have long-term pollution impacts on communities and water ...
High rural unemployment and the decline of traditional farming have pushed many into mining. This shift has serious consequences: fertile agricultural land is often rendered unusable due to...
Abstract: Illegal small-scale gold mining brings several benefits to developing countries like Ghana, manifested mainly as employment and revenue but simultaneously impacts negatively …
A 2020 satellite image from NASA's Landsat 8, reveals the extensive impact of these activities, highlighting the urgent need for government intervention and sustainable mining solutions. Ghana's southwestern region, often referred to as the "gold belt", has become the epicentre of ASGM activities, with vast areas cleared for mining.
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 mining activities in Ghana. The …
The Bonsa river serves major domestic and industrial needs while supporting aquatic life for the entire Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality. Despite the benefits obtained from the aquatic ecosystem of Ghana, water pollution is rampant in the country as a result of mining activities and is evidenced by the increased discharge of pollutants into water bodies by the …
The removal of vegetation cover and soil erosion associated with these activities exacerbate land degradation and deforestation, with adverse impacts on agricultural lands and local economies.
Large tracts of land and vegetation cover in most gold mining regions in Ghana have been cleared to provide space for surface mining activities . It was noticed during the field study that large-scale gold mining explorations have caused excessive damage to the lands and soil of mining communities within the Ellembelle District.
The impacts of small-scale mining on the vegetal cover as well the livelihoods of communities in mined areas in developing countries such as Ghana are far-reaching. This study assessed the impacts of small-scale mining on flora of …
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 mining activities in Ghana. The paper mainly focused on the mining activities in Prestea in the western region of the country. The data
Illegal mining in Ghana has had a devastating effect on the environment, especially on water bodies. Even though small-scale and illegal mining have contributed to the growth of the ... Since the liberalization of gold trade and gold mining activities in Ghana in the 1980s, it has served as a source of employment. During my research, it was ...
Notwithstanding the socio-economic importance of sand mining, there are accompanying environmental impacts [5].Riverbeds and coastlines are the most preferred sites for sand mining [6], and the extent of exploitation far outweighs the rate at which sand is replenished [3].Sand itself is an integral component of the river bed but excessive exploitation …
326 Environmental Impacts of Illegal Small-Scale Mining Activities on the Aboabo Stream, Ahafo Region, Ghana 1B. A. E. Boafo, 1B. Koomson and 1O. F. Agyemang 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
The current analysis focuses on the environmental and health impacts of mining in Ghana and blends extant data from the literature as well as the co-authors' recent findings on the causes, …
Table 5: Does Open Cast Mining Activities have effect on Forest Reserve ..... 52 Table 6: Open mining activities that poses threat to the Forest Reserves ..... 53 Table 7: Effects of Open cast mining activities on Forest Reserve Condition ... 55 Table 8: Respondents awareness of the impact of open cast mining on Forest
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. ... [35] to assess the impact of small-scale mining on land in the Western part of Ghana revealed that mining removes vegetation and topsoil, and often ...
The Effect of Illegal Mining Activities on Vegetation: A Case Study of Bontefufuo Area in the Amansie West District of Ghana Richard A. Kuffour *, Benjamin M. Tiimub, Isaac Manu and Wellington Owusu
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The Tarkwa Mining Area (TMA) falls in the rainfall belt of Ghana with evergreen Equatorial forest vegetation. TMA has witnessed clearance of large tracts of vegetation to make room for mining and ...
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Tropical forest ecosystems around the world are being wiped-out at a rate of 25 million acres per year (Bagyina, 2012).Whiles agricultural activities and wood extraction are identified as major drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in terms of spatial coverage (Hosonuma et al., 2012), degradation caused by mining tend to have long-term adverse effects …
Mining activities and associated actions cause land-use/land-cover (LULC) changes across the world. The objective of this study were to evaluate the historical impacts of mining activities on surface biophysical characteristics, and for the first time, to predict the future changes in pattern of vegetation cover and land surface temperature (LST).
activities of illegal mining and poses problems in Ghana to track and control small-scale mining practices. A United Nations (UN) research on artisanal and deprivation report estimates that …
From 2008 to early 2017, the third phase of gold mining in Ghana witnessed a significant upsurge in small-scale mining activities due to the escalating gold prices (Hausermann et al., 2018; Barenblitt et al., 2021). This era marked a significant environmental impact as advanced technology such as excavators and wash plants were introduced ...