SMALL SCALE MINING IN AFRICA: GHANA ON THE HOT SEAT

CASE STUDY; GHANA & SMALL-SCALE MINING. Ghana is well known for its mineral resources such as gold, salt, silver, limestone, and manganese. ... but that of the Republic and are vested in the President on behalf of, and in trust for the people of Ghana. Initially, there were no laws governing small-scale mining until 1989 when PNDCL 218 …

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Galamsey: Miners will mine with data from qualified …

The 2024 flagbearer of the New Patic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to regulate the Small-Scale Mining sector in Ghana to ensure that the country benefits immensely from the ...

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I will end illegal small-scale mining

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has vowed to bring to an end to the proliferation and scourge of illegal small-scale mining before his new term in office expires. He said his new ...

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Ban all small-scale mining operations – Health Associations …

Accra, Sept. 06, GNA – A group of Associations and Unions in the health sector has called on President Akufo-Addo to immediately ban all small-scale mining operations, whether legal or illegal, to halt the shameful environmental destruction.

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More Small Scale Mining licences were issued under …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has revealed that former President John Dramani Mahama issued more small-scale mining licenses than the current President ...

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Ban illegal small-scale mining or we strike – UTAG threatens …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has added its voice to the urgent call to put a stop to illegal small-scale mining activities (galamsey) as it is believed to be the major cause ...

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I put my presidency on the line for galamsey fight – Akufo …

The president, Nana Akufo-Addo has put his presidency on the line with a commitment to end the illegal small-scale mining popularly called galamsey in Ghana.

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A blanket ban on small-scale mining will make no economic …

Dr. Bannor further noted that small-scale mining has been instrumental in Ghana's recent economic achievements. "The mining sector played a major role in Ghana's impressive 6.9% economic growth in the second quarter of 2024," he explained, pointing out that this was the fastest growth rate the country had seen in five years.

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Dr Frank Bannor: A blanket ban on small-scale mining will …

Dr Bannor further noted that small-scale mining has been instrumental in Ghana's recent economic achievements. "The mining sector played a major role in Ghana's impressive 6.9% economic growth in the second quarter of 2024," he explained, pointing out that this was the fastest growth rate the country had seen in five years.

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Mahama issued more Small Scale Mining licences than …

Mr Ayisi highlighted that while small-scale mining plays a crucial role in the economy, it is essential to strike a balance between economic benefits and environmental protection. The Minerals Commission CEO has also opposed calls for halting the issuance of new mining licenses amid calls for government action against all forms of illegal mining.

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Ban small-scale mining

A group of health professional unions have called on President Akufo-Addo to enforce an immediate and total ban on all forms of small-scale mining. | Pulse Ghana

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Small-scale mining policies in Ghana: Miners

1. Introduction. Searching for, and extraction of minerals in Ghana has been an ancient activity. Undoubtedly, Ghana has a long history of small-scale mining of precious minerals, particularly gold and diamond which dates to pre-colonial times (Aryee et al., 2003).According to the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research …

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Small-Scale Mining in Ghana

The application for a license for small-scale mining is made in a form the Minister may direct to the office of the Minerals Commission in the area where a person intends to engage in small-scale mining operations, with the prescribed fees. According to Section 83 of Act 703, the applicant for a small-scale mining license must be a Ghanaian ...

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Ghana's woes in the Small-Scale Mining Sector is due

So, a good understanding of the underlying issues, dynamics, norms in the Small Scale Mining Sector would have informed the regime of President Kofour in 2006 when it was amalgamating the Mining Laws into the Minerals and Mining Law2006 (Act 703) that the Small Scale Mining Laws as enacted by the PNDC was to lift the ban on …

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LATE NEWS DISCUSSION 11/10/24 | LATE NEWS …

Small scale mining association. Any large scale mining association in our mine commission, EPAs, all the stakeholders. MNDC is the same time. ... Yasaira Malahas 1, 200 tons. Fertilizer A vision of the president to make Ghana a clean country should be everyone's responsibility. Most especially, the district assemblies. Which are how the …

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Blanket ban on small-scale mining improper – Minerals …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has raised concerns over recent calls for a total ban on small-scale mining in Ghana. Appearing before the Government Assurances Committee of Parliament on Monday, October 7, Ayisi argued that imposing a blanket ban would be an unfair move, as it …

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Chiefs, assemblies will be involved in small-scale mining …

Flagbearer of the New Patic Party (NPP) and the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to involve traditional au­thorities and district assemblies in the licensing of small-scale ...

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Galamsey fight: Ban small-scale mining now – GMA, other …

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to immediately ban all small-scale mining operations, both legal and illegal. Together with several health unions and associations, the GMA, in a joint statement highlighted the urgent need for action to prevent a looming environmental catastrophe.

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The MIIF small scale mining incubation program – an …

Contribution of Gold Small-Scale Mining Sector The small-scale mining sector contributes approximately 35% of all gold produced in Ghana. The sector has seen significant growth over the past two decades due to increased participation across the length and breadth of the country. Artisanal mining currently employs at least 1.5 million …

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Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization in Ghana: …

1. Introduction. There has been an increasing discussion about formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM)—a largely unrecognized, informal, low-tech, and labor-intensive form of mining—that has the potential to create jobs, offer livelihoods, and improve socioeconomics in the areas it occurs.

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Nana Aba

Media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has praised Vice President and New Patic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his well-rounded approach to addressing illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. In a recent post on X, Nana Aba described Dr. Bawumia's proposed solutions as the most practical she has encountered.

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Akufo-Addo speaks on illegal mining

It said the meeting discussed the long-standing issue of illegal mining, reviewed the situation and the government's efforts thus far. In spite of the development, labour unions have still declared their intention to stage a nationwide strike effective October 10, to express their dissatisfaction at what they described as the government's …

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Small-Scale Mining in Ghana

Through Insights we provide cutting edge articles on important areas of laws in Ghana of interest to governments, companies and individuals. Lom Ahlijah, Edmund Akrong and Abigail Adikah EN

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Small Scale Licence

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SMALL SCALE MINING IN GHANA

SSM of gold in Ghana is a pre historic activity which can be traced to the 5th Century Discouraged in the colonial era, till 1989 This led to Secret Activities and Smuggling of Proceeds outside the country In 1989 –SSM Activities were mainstreamed through promulgation of the Small Scale Gold Mining Law, PNDCL 218 (1989) In 2006, SSM …

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Full list of 332 legal small-scale miners

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) has published the list of individuals and entities that have been validated to resume operations after the ban on small-scale mining was ...

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SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 218)

Small-Scale Gold Mining Law, 1989 PNDCL 218 11.8-1 SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 218) ... "citizen of Ghana" has the same meaning as provided in section 84(1) of the Minerals and Mining Law, 1986 (PNDCL 153) but does not include a public Corporation;

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Check out the full list of mining companies who have been …

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made a serious allegation on the issuance of licenses for small-scale mining. According to the MP, 11 new licenses were ...

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Ghana lifts ban on small-scale mining

On December 17, 2018, Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, minister of environment, science, technology and innovation, announced the end of a moratorium on small-scale mining after nearly two years. During this period, the government had developed a comprehensive framework to regularise and monitor the industry. Although the ban gave rise to a …

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Galamsey: Ban small-scale mining now

"Therefore, we as Associations and Trade Unions in the health sector holding collective bargaining certificates on behalf of health sector employees make the following demands: The President of the Republic of Ghana should direct a total ban on small-scale mining operations with immediate effect, whether legal or illegal."

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Small-scale mining in Ghana: The government and the …

Scholars who study Ghana's small-scale mining sector habitually blame a lack of effective law enforcement capacity for the state's informal mining problems (Hilson and Potter, 2003, ... During the 2008 elections, now President John Atta Mills ran on a platform that was sympathetic to small-scale mining youth. He continually blamed the ...

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