Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility in mining industries. With increased regulation of environmental impacts and social responsibility requirements in the supply chain, human rights issues in the extractive industries are improving. Many mining companies ...
Third World Network, Africa Secretariat: Accra, Ghana. Amponsah-Tawiah, Kwesi & Dartey-Baah, Kwasi. (2011). The Mining Industry in Ghana: A Blessing or a Curse. International Journal of Business and Social Science. Vol. 2. 62-69. Anyemedu, K., 1992. Planning for a wider impact of the mining industry on the community.
2017. Corporate Social Responsibility in the Ghanaian Mining Industry by Frank Boateng MPhil, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2015 FCMI, Chartered Management Institute, 2014 MBA, University of Leicester, 2009 BS, Central University Ghana, 2006 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of …
THE GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES 2020 MINING INDUSTRY STATISTICS AND DATA Page | 5 1.5 Objectives of the Chamber The objectives of the Chamber taking into consideration the strategic challenges for achieving its vision are to: Promote and protect the interests of the mining industry Promote and protect the image of the mining industry
By Vera Owusu OSEI The mining industry continually reshapes itself in the face of market demands, technological innovations and societal expectations. The industry continues to thrive due to its ability to adapt to changing demands in environment, social and governance (ESG) issues. ESG is therefore not new to the mining sector. However, in recent years, […]
regulators, mining company officials, and host community members) perceive, experience, and practice sustainable development within the gold mining industry in Ghana. Therefore, the central question guiding this study is: to what extent is the concept of sustainable development understood and embraced in the gold mining industry in Ghana?
The Precious Minerals Marketing Corporation (PMMC) 8 Organization of Small-scale Mining Operations in Ghana 9 Support Schemes for Small-scale Mining in Ghana 12 Environmental Impact of Small-Scale Mining in Ghana 15 Land Use Disputes Between Large- and Small-scale Miners 18 Regulatory Framework for Small-scale Mining in Ghana 21
Ten principles for achieving a total safety culture. Professional Safety, 39(9) 18–24. Ghana Minerals Commission (2014). Statistical overview of Ghana's mining industry (2010-2013): Accra, Ghana Minerals Commission. Ghana Minerals Commission (2019). Statistical overview of Ghana's mining industry (2012-2014): Accra, Ghana Minerals Commission.
This clearly indicates the significant importance of mining in Ghana, which is also reflected in mining's contribution to GDP and direct employment, respectively 1.7 per cent of Ghana's GDP and 1.1 per cent of the Ghanaian labour force. Executive summary Mining: Partnerships for Development Mining in Ghana – What future can we expect? 5 ...
According to the Draft National Mining Policy of Ghana (2010) the gold mining subsector accounts for about 90% of mineral revenues, then it follows that this subsector also accounts for about …
To be a respected, effective and unified voice for the mining industry. 1.3 Mission Statement To represent the mining industry in Ghana using the resources and capabilities of its members to deliver services that address members, government and community needs to enhance sustainable development. 1.4 Core Values:
Corporate social responsibility and stakeholder engagement in Ghana's mining sector: a case study of Newmont Ahafo mines Peter Ansu-Mensah1*, Emmanuel Opoku Marfo2, Lyon Salia Awuah3 and Kwame Oduro Amoako4 Abstract Even though the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been applauded for several decades, the
This article assesses the nature of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities carried out by organizations in Ghana and how these activities tie into the government's key focus areas of development. Documents relating to national development plans and the millennium development goals (MDGs) are reviewed and used as a baseline to assess the contributions of CSR …
The focus of this paper is to evaluate corporate social responsibility activities by Ghana Mining Industry, seeking to evaluate how much of total revenue from the four major minerals mine in …
Contribution of the mining industry to gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices in Ghana from 2013 to 2023 (in million Ghanaian cedis) [Graph], Ghana Statistical Service, March 1, 2024 ...
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corporate social responsibility, mining industry, major mineral revenue, Ghana . Cite This Article: Solomon Kpabitey,Xie Zhong, Ampadu Seth, Amoako Richard, Evaluating and " Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana; Evidence from the Mining Sector." Journal of Finance and Economics, vol. 8, no. 1 (2020): 1-5. doi: 10.12691/jfe-8-1-1. 1 ...
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mining companies in Ghana have spent an amount of US$ 114,014,117 on CSR (Ghana Chamber of Mines, 2012). According to the Draft National Mining Policy of Ghana (2010) the gold mining
In this study, we consider two major mining companies in Ghana, Anglogold Ashanti and Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, and draw on a sample from communities in which these …
Key Words: Corporate Social Responsibility, Africa, Ghana, Mining Industry. 1.0 Introduction Organisations by their very nature have responsibilities (i.e., economic, ethic al, legal and social ...
Mining companies have been a pivotal sector, having a prominent impact on social welfare (Esteves, 2008; Parker and Cox, 2020), economic improvement (Sagebien et al., 2008), and environmental management (Ruokonen, 2019) in Australia, Southern Africa, Canada, and Finland, respectively.The term "social license," which was originally used to describe the …
2. OVERVIEW OF THE MINING SECTOR IN GHANA 2.1. Historical development of mining in Ghana The mining sector in Ghana has played a significant role in the country's economic development. It has a rich history that dates back to the pre-colonial era when gold mining was a major economic activity. Over the years, the sector has expanded to include ...
The Relevance of Tax Exemptions in Ghana: The Case of the Mining Industry Taxation has been identified as the most sustainable source of revenue mobilization for socioeconomic development. Many low-income countries mobilize about 16 percent tax-to-GDP ratio while emerging markets and advanced economies mobilize about 18 percent and 26 …
The conference brought together industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the mining sector. It featured presentations and panel discussions on various topics, including the future of work in the mining industry, diversity and inclusion, and the role of technology in driving sustainability.
In Ghana, there is an ongoing discussion by stakeholders in the mining industry on measures to mitigate the negative effects of small-scale gold and diamond mining and to help the industry to develop in a sustainable manner (Yakubu, 2002; Hilson, 2002b). This paper is a contribution to the debate. It focuses on how the general concepts of ...
Based on our analysis of two gold mining companies in Ghana, we suggest that this discrepancy prevails due to the mere focus on land reclamation and other disjointed CSR …
In this study, we consider two major mining companies in Ghana, Anglogold Ashanti and Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, and draw on a sample from communities in which these …
As the existing/old mining industry in Ghana already wields informative gaps in CSR literature (Arko, 2013), the situation is perpetuated after the new petrochemical industry was discovered. Kolk ...