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.
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.
The effects of illegal mining extend significantly into social and economic dimensions, often exacerbating existing inequalities and challenges faced by communities. ... In the Western Region of Ghana, illegal mining has led to severe deforestation and significant water pollution, particularly affecting the Ankobra River. ...
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 …
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
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
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.
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,
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 ...
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 …
In their repeated documentation of the dynamics of artisanal and small-scale mining activities in Ghana, Hilson and Potter (2003:237) questioned why the "illegal gold mining activity is so ...
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 …
This chapter examines the effect of speculative mining activities and issues of compensation on both the speculators and the mining companies within some mining communities in Ghana.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 and Human Development, 3, 5523-5545.
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 …
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).
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Ghana's small-scale mining sector has historically supplied livelihoods to rural people, but a rising number of illegal mining activities has shifted this activity into a more destructive force. Rivers and farmlands in places rich in gold resources, such as Ashanti, Western, and Eastern regions, have suffered as a consequence, with mining ...
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 ...
This article examines the impact of illegal mining in Ghana, shedding light on the critical issues that require urgent attention, actions taken so far by policymakers and sustainable solutions.
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 ...
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 …
PDF | On Jan 1, 2012, Edwin Eric Owusu and others published The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: Evidence From Kwaebibirem District In Ghana | Find, read and cite all the research ...
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 ...
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.
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).
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 ...