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The Effects of Illegal Small-Scale Gold Mining ("Galamsey") Activities on the Water Quality of the Akantansu and Sintim river in the Asutifi North District of the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana ... The impact of mining on the water resources in Ghana: newmont case study at Birim North District (New Abirem) Energy Environ. Res., 7 (2) …

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Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace threatens …

Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace threatens environment and livelihoods Mary Appiah Opinion Aug - 04 - 2023, 20:02 Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing ...

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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.

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Akufo-Addo speaks on illegal mining

The Nana Akufo-Addo-led Administration, responding to public outcry against the negative effects of 'galamsey', placed a ban on illegal small-scale mining activities in March 2017. That move stopped both legal small-scale and the illegal artisanal miners from carrying out any such activity, in an attempt to recover Ghana's lost forest ...

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Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana

Citation: Kwadwo Addo Tuffuor., et al. "Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana". Medicon Engineering Themes 6.2 (2024): 15-36. Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana 16 In the view of Alkire and Foster (2011) mining also has impact on the livelihood of poor people, while Gamu et al. (2015) have in-

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This paper reviews the effects of illegal mining, also known as galamsey, on the environment, economy and agricultural productivity in Ghana. It highlights the …

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Case Study: Illegal Mining In Ghana (Galamsey)

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illegal mining activities in Ghana have led to a significant decline in government revenue from the mining sector (Crawford & Botchwey, 2018). The evasion of taxes and royalties …

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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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Ecological Study of Galamsey Activities in Ghana …

Galamsey, a popular name for small-scale mining in Ghana, is an important livelihood for many rural Ghanaians. Although concerns have been raised in the popular media about the adverse effects of ...

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The Impact of Mining on the Water Resources in Ghana: Newmont Case

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.

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(PDF) Effect of Gold Mining on Cocoa Production in the …

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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

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Effect of illegal small-scale mining on basic education of …

Effect of illegal small-scale mining on basic education of children in rural communities in Ghana: perspectives for future development. ... The study examined the problem of illegal mining and the factors that influence children to participate in ASM; through a survey of 186 participants and stakeholder interviews. ...

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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. ... Galamsey is a term used to describe the uncontrolled and illegal ...

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The study investigates how illegal gold mining affects agricultural practices and food security in northwestern Ghana, where climate-smart agriculture is relevant. It reveals that illegal mining …

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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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Galamsey (Illegal Mining) in Ghana: The Unfair Narrative …

Illegal mining, locally galamsey, remains one of Ghana's most urgent national challenges. Its detrimental impacts on society, the economy, and the environment are extensively documented. A disquieting narrative has emerged, influenced by organised labour, civil society organisations (CSOs), the media, youth activists, and prominent …

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The Devastating Consequences of Illegal Mining

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Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …

The study focuses on the adverse effects of illegal mining, including environmental degradation, social instability, governance challenges, and lost revenue. It explores ... are reliable and representative of the broader context of illegal mining in Ghana. The challenges of the study are (a) The review relies on existing literature and may be ...

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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 ...

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Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana

Large-scale mining, also known as legal mining, generates more than 95 percent of the world's total mineral production and employs approximately 2.5 million people across the world.13 In Ghana, there are 19 large mining companies operating approximately 16 gold mines, one bauxite mine and one manganese mine.2 These …

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Water quality and health risk assessments of illegal gold mining …

Acid mine drainage - effect on creeks or streams in a mining community in Ghana and treatment options ICEEA 2010 - 2010 International Conference on Environmental Engineering and Applications, Proceedings, Iceea ( 2010 ), pp. 285 - 290, 10.1109/ICEEA.2010.5596144

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Impact of different illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining …

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.

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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 …

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(PDF) The Evil Couple: Illegal Mining in Water Bodies and …

The purpose of this study was to explore the combined effects of mining in water bodies and climate change on water resources in Ghana. The methodology explored in the study was quantitative approach.

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ASSESSING THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT …

What are the effects of illegal mining in river Pra on water treatment and production of Daboase head works? 2. What is the impact of illegal mining in the river Pra on the environment? ... vowed to deal ruthlessly with the illegal miners in Ghana. Firstly, the information generated from this study will add up to the data already in existence ...

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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.

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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 …

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Effect of small-scale illegal mining on surface …

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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.

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The Dangerous Effects of Illegal Mining

Negative effects of illegal mining on the environment and human health. Most mining activities are extremely high-risk for not only the environment, but also those who do the actual physical labor. The environmental risks of …

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Challenges with Eradicating Illegal Mining in Ghana: A

Illegal mining in Ghana has become a significant challenge, giving rise to various social conflicts and acts of violence within affected communities. ... The study focuses on the adverse effects ...

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Effect of small scale mining on the environment in …

2.2 Regulatory bodies of mineral mining in Ghana and their roles. 4 2.3 Small scale mining and illegal gold mining in Ghana 5 2.3.1 Contributory factors of illegal mining in Ghana 7 2.4 Water in mining operation 8 2.4.1 Sources of water pollution at mining sites 9 3 Effects of small scale mining on the environment 10

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The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal …

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