A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of …

The Case of 'Illegal' Small-Scale Mining in Ghana Alex Osei-Kojo and Nathan Andrews IntroductIon Recent reports indicate that 'illegal' artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) …

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New water policy to address 'galamsey' menace -Water …

Kwaku Quansah, the Deputy Director at the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, has stated that Ghana's new water policy will help address the illegal mining 'galamsey' menace.

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Framing illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining in the …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) plays a significant socio-economic role in the alleviation of poverty. In Ghana, the increase in and persistence of illegal ASM (galamsey) can be explained by unemployment, cumbersome and costly registration, lack of land, corruption and Chinese engagement.Traditionally, Ghanaian governments have …

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(PDF) ASSESSING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING …

According to. their survey between 2006 and 2018, the GDP from mining increased from 3664.73 GHS Million. to 6829.13 GHS Million. Ghana, apart from the endowment in precious minerals and metals is ...

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(PDF) ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE …

This paper provides some insights into the in extricable linkage. between sustainable development and illegal gold mining p opularly referred to as. "galamsey" …

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(PDF) The Illegal Artisanal and Small-scale mining (Galamsey) 'Menace …

The Illegal Artisanal and Small-scale mining (Galamsey) 'Menace' in Ghana: Is Military-Style Approach the Answer?

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Movers, Motives, and Impact of Illegal Small-Scale …

To sustainably address the illegal small-scale gold mining menace in Ghana, all efforts should be aimed at holistically dealing with the rent-seekers, especially the ... their …

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(PDF) The Ban on Illegal Mining in Ghana: Environmental …

3. Discussion 3.1. Drivers of Illegal Mining Activity in Ghana There are many reasons why people engage in activities related to small-scale illegal mining, and most people believe that activities related to small-scale illegal mining are caused by poverty.

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The inevitable dangers of illegal mining 'Galamsey'

Ghanaians have for some years been up in arms, calling on successive governments to address the menace of illegal mining (galamsey). The clergy, Islamic leaders, the media. Legal and medical ...

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A change in government is necessary to reverse this

Akufo-Addo is singularly responsible for the prevailing HTG menace in Ghana for the following reasons. Insincerity and ineffectiveness As soon as Nana Akufo-Addo resumed office in 2017, the practice of TG metamorphosized into HTG leading to increased invasion of our forest reserves and 'browning' of our major river bodies in mining regions ...

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NPP Germany lauds Minerals Commission for 'exposing

We have taken steps to tackle the illegal mining menace, popularly known as galamsey, while providing legitimate opportunities for small-scale miners to operate under lawful conditions. The comparison between the 1,402 licenses issued under Mahama and the 1,014 licenses under President Akufo-Addo speaks volumes.

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PRESS STATEMENT BY THE GHANA CATHOLIC BISHOPS' …

ON ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND THE MENACE OF ILLEGAL MINING – "GALAMSEY" "Protecting Our Common Home: A Call to End Environmental Degradation through Illegal Mining – Galamsey" ... While mining remains an important part of Ghana's economy, it must be carried out responsibly and sustainably. We call on mining …

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The Illegal Artisanal and Small-scale mining (Galamsey) 'Menace…

The Illegal Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (Galamsey) 'Menace' in Ghana: Is a Military-Style Approach the Answer? The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector accounts for approximately 31 percent of the total gold production in Ghana and plays a significant role in the economic development of the country. However, the …

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Escalating illegal mining in Ghana: Research Associations …

The RSA of CSIR and GAEC therefore, called on the government of Ghana to take urgent, decisive, and sustained actions to address the galamsey menace. The Associations call for immediate suspension of all illegal small-scale mining activities in Ghana until there was support for Sustainable Mining Practices.

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Prof. Abavare Fumes-Over government Approach in Tackling Galamsey Menace

The ongoing fight against illegal mining in Ghana continued to be a pressing issue, and UTAG's stance reflected the growing frustration within various sectors of society. Professor Abavare's called for clear government directives, akin to those issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, is seen as a necessary step in curbing the galamsey …

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

The threat posed by illegal mining to the quality of water resources in Ghana has become a major public concern due to the closing down of some water treatment plants in the country.

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(PDF) Ecological Study of Galamsey Activities in Ghana and …

Download full-text PDF Read full-text. ... District level distribution of illegal mining in Ghana, Source: Design using ArcGis Software 7.10 ... Small-Scale Mining (Galamsey) 'Menace'in Ghana ...

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Galamsey fight without community support will fail — AFAG

Fellow Ghanaians, The fight against illegal small-scale mining, commonly called "Galamsey," has recently become a critical national issue. The environmental degradation, pollution of water bodies, and the destruction of farmlands caused by this menace threaten not only our livelihoods but the future of generations to come.

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Akufo-Addo agrees to collaborate with Organised Labour, …

The meeting discussed the long-standing issue of illegal mining as the two parties also reviewed government's effort to tackle the menace being caused by galamsey. In a press release from the Ministry of Information today, it said President Akufo-Addo and Organised Labour agreed that "Government will collaborate with Organised Labour and ...

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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 …

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Posterity will not be kind to us if we don't unite against illegal

Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Minister for Water Resources and Sanitation has called for a united front in dealing with galamsey, saying Ghana presently is in a state of anxiety over destructive mining practices that have spiralled out of control. The Minister was opening the 35th MOLE Conference in Ho on Monday, and in an emotional tone …

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(PDF) Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal …

Abstract. 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 …

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Ghana in Focus Special: illegal small scale mining …

Illegal small-scale mining, or Galamsey, has wreaked havoc on Ghana's water bodies. Despite efforts by the president to curb this menace, it has only escalated. Currently, three-quarters of Ghana's water sources are poisoned with toxic chemicals, and the GWCL finds it increasingly challenging to purify drinking water.

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The Galamsey Menace in Ghana: A Focus on Water Pollution

Addressing the galamsey menace, particularly the pollution of water bodies, requires a multifaceted approach: Stricter Regulation and Enforcement: Strengthening laws and ensuring their enforcement can help deter illegal mining activities. Authorities must collaborate with local communities to monitor mining sites and take action against …

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Ghana: President Akufo-Addo suspends mining in forest …

President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, along with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to immediately suspend the enforcement of L.I 2462, which pertains to mining in forest reserves. This decision follows a meeting with Organised Labour on Tuesday, October …

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Is illegal mining socio-politically entrenched? An opinion …

Introduction. Gold mining follows two divisional lines in Ghana; the large-scale multi-national and the small-scale mining sectors (Wireko-Gyebi et al., 2020).Typically, the small scale mining aspect of gold extraction can be further divided into two classes (legal and illegal) depending on its legal approval and operational protocols …

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CONTROLING THE MENACE OF ILLEGAL MINING-GHANA …

Ineffective monitoring and management of illegal mining/small scale mining was also noted in the policy document. Some of the strategies adopted included improved collaboration between sector agencies (especially Minerals Commission, EPA and MMDAs) to deal with illegal mining, as well as controlling the menace of mining (especially …

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Opinion: The Damning Menace of Illegal Mining in Ghana

To turn the tide, Ghana must begin viewing the galamsey menace as an abuse of basic human rights to clean and safe water, and as an affront to the Constitution for failing to protect lives, properties, and the environment. Strict Enforcement of Mining Laws: Crack down on illegal mining, targeting both miners and their financiers.

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