Effects of the government's ban in Ghana on women in …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining operations have been conducted in Ghana for centuries. Over time, technological advances in the industry occurred and miners separated from large-scale mining and applied this knowledge to small-scale or individual mining practices. In March 2017, the government responded to a media campaign …
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Key stakeholders review fight against illegal mining
Key stakeholders review fight against illegal mining. September 16, 2022. GNA. Accra, Sept 16, GNA – The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Abu Jinapor, Friday chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Illegal Mining to review various strategies and measures to clamp down on illegal small-scale …
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Ghana arrests Chinese for 'illegal mining'
About 100 Chinese nationals were also detained over illegal mining the same month. Ghana is Africa's biggest gold producer after South Africa, producing more than 1.6 million ounces in the first ...
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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 …
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Perception of Small-Scale Miners on Interventions to Eradicate Illegal
The proliferation of illegal mining in Ghana, coupled with its environmental impacts, especially on water bodies has compelled the government to ban all artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) activities in the country. The ban is intended to promote environmental sustainability while the government takes steps to provide sustainable …
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Illegal mining: Kogi govt bans issuance of consent letter to …
The Kogi State Government has placed a ban on the issuance of consent letters to miners without approval.The Kogi State Commissioner For Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru made ...
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Illegal Chinese Gold Mining Leaves an Open Wound in Ghana
Her arrest and recent sentencing are emblematic of Ghana's serious, ongoing problem with Chinese involvement in illegal artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASM). A Ghanaian court on December 4 sentenced Huang to 4½ years in prison and levied a $4,000 fine for running an illegal mining operation. Authorities told reporters …
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Latif Iddrisu: Cocoa beans from Ghana risk being banned on …
Illegal mining is posing real threat to a sector that has over the years proven to be the hallmark of Ghana's economy; the cocoa sector. Cocoa beans from Ghana risk being banned on the European ...
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Government bans importation of excavators in Ghana
Cabinet has placed a temporary ban on the importation of excavators in efforts to combat illegal mining. The ban takes effect from May 1, 2019, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of ...
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Ban on artisanal mining in Ghana: Assessment of wellbeing, …
The study area was Daboase in Ghana's Western Region's Wassa East District. It is the administrative capital of the district. The geographic coordinates of Daboase are 5.1320 N and -1.6657 W (Fig. 1).The study area is found within Ghana's rainforest, with two major reserves: the Subri River Forest Reserve (375km2) and the Pra Suhyen …
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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 Ghana.
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33 arrested in Zambia in an illegal mining raid | News Ghana
By. Xinhua. -. November 22, 2023. 0. At least 33 people were arrested by joint security agencies in northern Zambia's Mpika district during a raid on illegal mining activities, the police said ...
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Cocoa beans from Ghana risks being banned on the EU …
Illegal mining is posing a real threat to a sector that has over the years proven to be the hallmark of Ghana's economy; the cocoa sector. Cocoa beans from Ghana risk being banned on the European Union and Switzerland markets as the European Commission put forth legislation on cocoa sustainability .
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Ban on illegal mining extended again
Government on the assumption of office in January 2017, introduced the ban in May for a period of six months, but extended in October for another three months, which ended at the end of January ...
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Illegal mining: Govt bans prospecting activities in forest …
Following the recent National Consultative Dialogue on Small Scale Mining, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has directed all persons and companies engaged in reconnaissance and/or prospecting in Forest Reserves, with or without legal authorization, to suspend such activities until further notice.In addition to that...
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Government's ban on Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining, …
For instance, in 2006, Ghana's Ministry of National Security under former president Kufuor's Administration initiated the 'Stop Illegal Mining' or 'Operation Flush-Out' (i.e. a military-led campaign to stop the activities of ASM operators on mining concessions).
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Illegal mining: Kogi govt bans issuance of consent letters to …
The Kogi Government on Thursday banned traditional rulers and community leaders from issuing consent letters to prospective miners in the state. The government directed that, henceforth, any ...
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34 major forests in Ghana significantly impacted by …
By Godwill Arthur-Mensah. Accra, May 2, GNA – Thirty-four major forest reserves in the country have been significantly affected due to illegal small-scale mining, otherwise known as "galamsey". A total of 4, …
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Ghana's battle with illegal small-scale mining | Africa at LSE
In May 2019, Ghana is rumoured to have recently overtaken South Africa as Africa's largest gold producer. Gold represents up to 49 per cent of the country's exports, contributing $8.35 billion to Ghana's $59 billion GDP. With gold trading at over $1,274.15 an ounce in mid 2019, four times the value twenty years ago, it represents a ...
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Ghana: Small-scale mining ban reaches six-month level
The Ghanaian government imposed the ban on small-scale mining as part of efforts to end illegal mining and its negative impact on the environment, such as a serious degradation of water quality in the water sources used by these miners. The government has also warned the small scale miners that any attempt to breach the six-month freeze on all ...
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Is illegal mining socio-politically entrenched? An …
Is illegal mining socio-politically entrenched? An opinion piece of the interaction between formal politics and chief dominance in mineral governance, and its …
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Ghana's artisanal miners are a law unto themselves: …
Illegal mining operations also cause 60% of the pollution of major rivers. Illegal mining also affects people's health. It is responsible for more than 40% of mental health cases in some mining ...
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Fighting illegal mining: An appeal to Otumfuo to step in
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene. It is now clear that political action alone cannot end the illegal mining (galamsey), activities currently wreaking havoc on the country's water bodies ...
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Illegal mining threatens Ghana forests | Africanews
Last updated: 04/05 - 12:50. Ghana's widespread illegal mining activities are destroying the gold-rich West African country's forests, the government's forestry agency warned …
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Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for …
Illegal mining in Ghana. In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nation's development. It …
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Chiefs must answer to effects of illegal mining in their areas
According to him, his chiefs are aware that he (Otumfuo) has been speaking earnestly about illegal mining and that he is never pleased with them about their alleged involvement in the illegality. Otumfuo made the statement while speaking at the official launching of the 2023 Green Ghana day event in Kumasi ahead of the project on 9th …
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Why is Ghana losing the war against illegal gold mining
Ghana, like most resource-rich countries, is saddled and inundated with resource curse challenges. Key among them is the problem of illegal small-scale gold mining activities (ISSGMAs), which is mercilessly robbing the nation of its ecological integrity, despite attempts by successive governments to remedy the situation. In the …
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ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA…
The Narratives of Illegal Gold Mining in Ghana The results from the review of existing literature and previous experiences of illegal mining informs of striking set of narratives on illegal mining and its threat to sustainable development. The narratives and counter narratives provide the basis for discussion on the causes of illegal mining.
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34 major forests in Ghana significantly impacted by illegal mining
By Godwill Arthur-Mensah. Accra, May 2, GNA – Thirty-four major forest reserves in the country have been significantly affected due to illegal small-scale mining, otherwise known as "galamsey". A total of 4, 726.2 hectares of forests had, thus, been dissipated or degraded as a result of the mining illegalities carried out in those reserves.
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Illegal mining: Govt bans prospecting activities in forest …
He said all companies and individuals already undertaking reconnaissance and/or prospecting in Ghana's forest reserves have up to seven days to cease their operations. "The Minister for Lands ...
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