A detailed hydrochemical investigation has been undertaken to establish whether mining has adversely affected streams in the Tarkwa gold-mining district and, if so, to what extent. The results show that streams that pass through mining areas and receive mine water exhibit significant spatial and temporal variations in their major ion …
Following the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) in 1983, Ghana's mining sector has experienced significant growth, making Ghana one of the 10-leading producers of gold…
study in a mining community in Ghana by Suleman, Mariwah, & Mensah (2013) which found several natural assets such as forest, water bodies, and farmlands lost through unregulated mining activities.
This study employed a subjective evaluation method, using interviews, focus group discussions and observation to analyse the impact of gold mining on the development of …
She is currently the HR Manager at the Goldfields Ghana Ltd's Tarkwa mine, a role she has occupied since 2018 prior to her transfer from the Damang mine. Martha started her career in the male dominated mining industry at Satellite Gold Fields at Wassa-Akyempim in June 2001 and later in 2002 accepted an offer to move to Gold Fields …
Tarkwa Tarkwa is a town and is the capital of Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal district, a district in the Western Region southwest of South Ghana.Tarkwa has a population of 34,941 people according to 2013 settlement.Geologic map of the Tarkwa gold district in Ghana showing significant folding and faultingThe Mali Empire in 1337, including the location of …
effects of the mining sector reforms implemented under the structural adjustment programme, with particular reference to affected mining communities in the Tarkwa mining area. The specific aims are reflected in the terms of reference for this project, which include: 1. A concise account of the growth and development dynamics of the mining industry
Iduapriem clinches top honours at 9th Ghana Mining Industry Awards. AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine was honored as the Best Mining Company in Diversity & Inclusion at the prestigious 9th Ghana Mining Industry Awards held last Friday at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra PDF, 1.06 . 28 Nov. 2023.
Nsuaem Municipality of Ghana ", Ghana Mining Journal, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 66 - 74. Abstract In recent times there have been lots of public outcry on the enviro nmental and public health and ...
Mining Engineer-Drill and Blast by AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited Location: from Jobdirecta 3 months ago ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED (A subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited) operate the combine Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and has a work force of over 1400, …
Management Problems in th e Mining Communities of Tarkwa, Ghana -A Look at B oundary Markers and Resurveys ", Ghana Mining Journal, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 11 - 21 . Abstract
Tarkwa and Damang, in the Western region of Ghana are both close to other large-scale gold mines, including AngloGold Ashanti's Iduapriem and Golden Star's Wassa; The Tarkwa mine located in the Tarkwa/Nsuaem municipality, which has a total population of 90,477 (2010 census). The mine has nine host communities that are impacted by its …
1. INTRODUCTION. The economic boom of mining in the past decade has contributed to the high rates of migration, population growth, urbanization, and high pressures over …
Tarkwa (05° 18 ′ 00 ′′ N; 01° 59 ′ 00 W), the primary ′′ focus of this study, is a town in the southwest of Ghana, located about 120 miles west of the capital city, Accra. As of 2010 ...
Materials and Methods 2.1 Study area Tarkwa Nsuaem is in the Wassa West Municipal in western Ghana and lies between latitudes 4° N and 5°40'' N and longitudes 1°45''W and 2°10'' W with a total population of 90, 477 according to 2010 population and housing census (Ghana Statistical Service, 2012), and covers a total area of 2354 km2.
It was revealed illegal land use. Strict enforcement of the minerals and 150 Land Use Challenges in Mining Communities – The Case of Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality mining laws will help minimize the adverse effects of [15] Boamah, N.A., (2013).
Ahwetieso (W/R), Feb. 14, GNA – The Tarkwa-Nsueam Municipality will this year benefit from twenty kilometres of roads under the Mining Sector Road Project to facilitate road infrastructure in mining communities and ensure sustained development, Mr Obeng, Municipal Urban Roads Engineer, who was speaking in an interview with the …
In this paper, small-scale gold mining in the Tarkwa District of Ghana has been studied. Some entrepreneurial and managerial …
This Paper therefore studies the community infrastructure development of mining companies with regards to Goldfields Ghana Limited, Tarkwa Mines in Ghana. It also …
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This study thus explores ways of sustaining livelihoods in the artisanal small-scale mining communities within the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of Ghana. Using primary data from a sample of 400 ...
Mining is a necessary human activity that has been practiced since the beginnings of human history; however, it clearly has extensive socio-economic and ecological ramifications (McAllister & Fitzpatrick 2010; Worrall et al. 2009).
A study has been carried out on the groundwater in the Tarkwa mining area to establish the hydrochemistry of groundwater in the community. The groundwater was found to vary considerably in terms of chemical and physical properties. ... Ghana, hydrochemistry, mining, Tarkwa INTRODUCTION has become the principal source of potable water …
This report is one of three synthesis documents produced via an integrated assessment (IA) that aims to increase understanding of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. Given the complexities surrounding ASGM, an IA framework was utilized to analyze economic, social, health, and environmental data, and co-develop …
The Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality has the highest concentration of mining activities in a single district in sub-Saharan Africa (Akabzaa & Darimani, 2001; Tuokuu et al., 2018). Both large-scale and ...
GGL since its existence in Ghana has its vision to be a global leader in sustainable gold mining through the Company's five (5) year development programme of Sustainable Community Empowerment and Economic Development Programme (SEED). 9.2 Legal Framework of Goldfields Ghana Limited Goldfields Ghana Limited, Tarkwa Mines is …
effects of the mining sector reforms implemented under the structural adjustment programme, with particular reference to affected mining communities in the Tarkwa …
Gold Fields Ghana Limited (Tarkwa Mine) won the topmost and coveted Mining Company of the Year award at the 7 th Ghana Mining and Industry Awards (GMIA), held in Accra last Friday.. The flagship award is bestowed on a mining company that has achieved the highest aggregate score in environmental management, …