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.
Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment, Economy, and …
The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our environment and human life due to the lack of regulation in this sector. This paper is a review of the effects of illegal mining on the environment, the economy and …
Galamsey menace: Causes, effects and solutions
The high incidence of galamsey or illegal mining in recent times, have been on several discussions and heated debates for some time now and has perplexed the minds of the general public in...
The devastating impact of illegal gold mining in Latin …
The high involvement of sophisticated criminal networks in illegal gold mining and the transnational dimension of illegal mining and associated crimes also pose challenges for law enforcement, who sometimes lack the necessary resources to combat this crime threat effectively. Lining their pockets and destroying the environment
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in …
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 …
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 …
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 operations.
Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem …
Despite the existence of these legal items for protecting the environment, illegal mining and non-compliance remain the cause of mining-related environmental degradation in Ghana.
Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic …
Abstract. Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review …
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 …
Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for sustainable …
In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nations development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the country.
Mechanization of illegal gold mining threatens Ghana's …
Mechanized mining is causing severe damage to local ecosystems, says Reginald Guuroh, researcher at the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana and specialist in land reclamation after illegal mining.
Frontiers | "Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: …
Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment in the Nadowli-Kaleo District. Table 2 presents the results on the effects of illegal mining on the environment. The study revealed that surface exploration and mining of the gold deposit in the Nadwoli-Kaleo district by the illegal miners have resulted in the loss of biodiversity, formation of ...
Causes and Effects of Illegal Gold Mining (Galamsey) …
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.
A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of 'Illegal…
Despite the efforts of these committees and the state agencies, the steady growth of illegal mining in Ghana raises questions about the effectiveness of policies that are intended to curb illegal mining in Ghana. For close industry observers, illegal ASM has multiple causes.
NATURAL RESOURCE EXPLOITATION AND NATIONAL …
Illegal gold mining is an acute problem in Ghana. Activities of illegal miners threaten the environmental and social unity of the country. This research, however, highlights illegal
Causes and effects of galamsey in Ghana
In the recent past illegal mining otherwise termed as galamsey has been on the rise in Ghana.This article provides you with comprehensive information about the★ CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF GALAMSEY ★ IN GHANA. Read on and get know more.
Illegal sand mining in coastal Ghana: The drivers and the …
The study examined the drivers of illegal sand mining operations in coastal Ghana and the way forward. Underpinned by common pool resource theory and guided by interpretivist research philosophy, qualitative data were collected from 67 relevant actors in coastal sand mining operations in selected communities.
Effect of small-scale illegal mining on surface water and …
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. This ban stopped both 'legal' small-scale and the illegal artisanal miners from carrying out any such activity.
ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE …
Within the past few decades, Ghana's mining sector specifically the small scale mining subsector has been marred by controversies mainly due to its threat to …
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana…
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 ...
Effect of small-scale illegal mining on surface water and …
In Ghana, small-scale mining (SSM) has been carried out for many years, generating employment and income. Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has …
Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for sustainable …
The causes of galamsey are rooted in poverty, weak legal frameworks, corruption, limited education, land ownership conflicts, global demand for minerals, and …
Negative impact of illegal mining on local communities
Cause of illegal mining. In Ghana, widespread poverty and a lack of alternative income-earning opportunities can drive illegal artisanal mining.
Effects of illegal mining on the agriculture sector in Ghana.
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.
Causes and Effects of Coastal Sand Mining in Ghana
Sand mining is a type of open-cast mining that provides material for the construction sector in Ghana. The construction sector in the coastal areas of Ghana relies heavily on coastal sand and pebbles...
Causes and Effects of Illegal Gold Mining (Galamsey) …
The study sought to examine the effect of illegal gold mining operations on school dropout. A sample size of 102 participants was selected for quantitative analysis together with purposive sampling of 20 key informants for qualitative analysis. The study found that children engage in Illegal gold mining and subsequent dropout from school.
"Unearthing the Hidden Perils: A Comprehensive Review of Illegal Mining
This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental performance in the industry.
(PDF) Effect of small-scale illegal mining on surface water …
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.
Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace threatens …
Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing environmental and social issue in Ghana.