Illegal sand mining in coastal Ghana: The drivers and the …

Sand mining in coastal Ghana. Sand mining refers to the extraction of sand from an open pit from agricultural or forest lands, beaches, inland dunes, beaches, and river beds mainly for construction purposes ( Rentier, and Cammeraat, 2022 ). Sand mining at the coast is a common phenomenon in developing countries, including Ghana.

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Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and …

The study identified two key related factors that drive illegal mining in Ghana. First, the mines are transient but getting a mining license is time-consuming. Second, the regulatory framework ...

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Is illegal mining socio-politically entrenched? An opinion

Gold mining has been the backbone of Ghana's development since pre-colonial times. It has been essential in revenue mobilisation and the provision of employment to many people. However, in recent times the sector has received severe public backlash due to its inability to effect appropriate socioeconomic change; and the …

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Mining industry in Ghana

Overall, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had diverse effects on mining in Ghana. Transactions made with other countries of the world have achieved lower values since the onset of the outbreak.

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Environmental crime caused by illegal mining in Central …

The illicit exploitation of mineral resources has long-term impacts on the environment, including formation of sinkholes, and contamination of the soil, groundwater and surface water. It also results in soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, health risks and even deaths. However, it is not regarded as environmental crime in Central Africa.

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The Dangerous Effects of Illegal Mining | Greentumble

The environmental risks of mining include: the formation of sinkholes. the contamination of soil and groundwater. loss of biodiversity. chemical leakages. Some of these impacts have long-term consequences, such as the contamination of soil and groundwater, that can take years to rectify. According to experts, it takes decades for …

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How illegal mining, climate change rob cocoa farmers of …

The Ghana Cocoa Board projects its annual cocoa output to rise to 1.6million tonnes by 2026. But this is threatened by the activities of illegal miners. Its research has shown that several cocoa ...

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(PDF) Movers, Motives, and Impact of Illegal …

Movers, Motives, and Impact of Illegal Small-Scale Mining: A Case Study in Ghana Keywords Africa -galamsey -Ghana -gold -illegal mining -resource curse AQ 1 AQ 2

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Ghana's artisanal miners are a law unto themselves: …

The illegal mining crisis has been exacerbated by the entry into Ghana of undocumented Chinese nationals. They import heavy equipment such as excavators, intensifying the environmental impact of ...

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Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic …

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 illegal mining on the country's economy and its overall development trajectory. The study focuses on the adverse effects of illegal mining, including environmental …

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Ghana's Illegal Galamsey Gold Mining Affecting Cocoa …

Deforestation from illegal gold mining may speed up such effects. Working in galamsey gold mining pits—like this one in Diewuosu, Ghana—can be dangerous. …

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Ghana: 60% of water bodies polluted due to illegal mining …

About 60 per cent of Ghana's water bodies are polluted, with many in critical condition, the Water Resources Commission (WRC) has said. Mr. Ben Ampomah, Executive Secretary of the Commission at a workshop in Ho, said the polluted water bodies were mostly in the south-western parts of the country, where illegal mining activities …

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34 major forests in Ghana significantly impacted by illegal mining

By Godwill Arthur-Mensah. Accra, May 2, GNA – Thirty-four major forest reserves in the country have been significantly affected due to illegal small-scale mining, otherwise known as "galamsey". A total of 4, 726.2 hectares of forests had, thus, been dissipated or degraded as a result of the mining illegalities carried out in those reserves.

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IMPACT OF ILLEGAL SMALL-SCALE MINING ON THE …

2.6 Impact of Illegal Small-Scale mining on Sustainable Development 15 2.7 Mining Methods 16 2.8 Mining and Environmental Effects 17 ... 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 at locations where

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(PDF) Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on

PDF | Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review... | Find, read and cite all the...

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Lifting the lid on Ghana's illegal small-scale mining problem

Ghana's media also continues to report recurring arrests of illegal miners, both foreign and locals. In our view, small-scale mining with foreign involvement is unlikely to stop. The state would ...

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The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming …

The impact of illegal mining in Ghana is vast and multifaceted, touching upon environmental, public health, and social aspects. The detrimental consequences of this activity are far-reaching and demand immediate attention and intervention from the government, policymakers, and society as a whole. To combat illegal mining effectively, …

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Uncontrolled and Illegal (Galamsey) Mining Activities in …

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 Council (PNDC), it was intended primarily for the local people.

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Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …

the impact of illegal mining on the Ghanaian economy. (b) Policy interventions have been implemented to address illegal mining, although their effectiveness may vary; and (c) The findings from the selected studies are reliable and representative of the broader context of illegal mining in Ghana.

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Mechanization of illegal gold mining threatens Ghana's …

Mining's impact on forests. Mechanized mining is causing severe damage to local ecosystems, says Reginald Guuroh, researcher at the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana and specialist in land ...

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The footprints of galamsey in Ghana: The Western Region …

Illegal gold mining operations are criticised heavily throughout Ghana due to their detrimental environmental effects, which many believe outweigh any possible economic and cultural justifications. The general public, the media, and academia have raised serious concerns about the negative effects of galamsey operations and have …

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Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem …

This study ascertained local communities' perception of the importance of non-market ecosystem services, the impact of illegal mining on ecosystem services, and their likeliness to participate in restoration of degraded lands resulting from illegal mining. ... Presentation on the Social Impact of Gold Mining in Ghana-Unequal Distribution of ...

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Illegal Mining in Ghana

Illegal Mining in Ghana. This story map captures the breath taking story of illegal gold mining activities in Ghana. It illustrates the effects of unregulated surface and alluvial mining activities have affected major river bodies and how the government is deploying GIS technology to rescue the situation.

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"Unearthing the Hidden Perils: A Comprehensive Review of Illegal Mining

This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of illegal mining on environmental sustainability in Ghana, with a focus on water pollution, biodiversity loss, land ...

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Frontiers | "Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: …

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WEBThe 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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Illegal mining in Ghana – fighting an ongoing battle

The team is tasked with tackling illegal mining in the Ashanti, Eastern and Western regions of Ghana – the most affected areas. Between 2017 and 2019, the team has arrested over 2 200 illegal miners, including foreign nationals. Gaining national interest. One arrest that gained national attention was that of the 'Galamsey Queen' – Aisha ...

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The devastating impact of illegal gold mining in Latin …

A 2016 assessment by INTERPOL and the United Nations Environment Programme estimated illegal mining to account for up to USD 48 billion a year in criminal proceeds. Latin America is especially affected by this crime area, experiencing one of the world's largest illegal gold extraction rates, according to INTERPOL's findings.

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Illegal Mining News, Research and Analysis

All of Ghana's main sources of drinking water have been contaminated by illegal mining activities. Wikimedia Commons December 12, 2022 Ghana had a bad time in 2022 – 4 reads to catch up on ...

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Impacts of illegal Artisanal and small-scale gold mining on …

1. Introduction. In the heartland of Ghana's cocoa (Theobroma cacao) production, there is a profound and intricate interplay between agriculture, particularly cocoa farming, and Illegal Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).This issue has emerged as a subject of paramount concern. The Amansie West District, nestled within the fertile embrace of this …

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ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE …

THE NATURE OF GOLD AND THE EFFECTS OF ILLEGAL MINING ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Gold is a political object that attracts political struggle and conflict in its exploration and extraction between …

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Golden Migrants: The Rise and Impact of Illegal Chinese …

This article investigates factors that attract Chinese migrants into illegal small-scale mining in Ghana, their role in the supply chain, and the impact of their involvement. This is accomplished via mixed qualitative techniques involving interviews with illegal small-scale Chinese and Ghanaian miners, and relevant Ghanaian stakeholders.

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Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment, Economy, and …

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 …

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Illegal mining in Ghana: The negative impact on WASH, …

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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Effects of illegal mining on the agriculture sector in Ghana.

A phenomenon of illegal mining as part. of small scale mining has developed in the wake of a growing unemployed youthful population. Even worrying is the influx of Chinese into the illegal mining market in Ghana. They use. bulldozers, excavators, and other unapproved implements in this sector which is reserved for.

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Why is Ghana losing the war against illegal gold mining

Key among them is the problem of illegal small-scale gold mining activities (ISSGMAs), which is mercilessly robbing the nation of its ecological integrity, despite …

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The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana …

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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