Assessing environmental exposure and health impacts of gold mining in Ghana Frederick A. Armah Department of Environmental Science, School of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana; Department of Geography, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada Correspondence [email protected]
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Managing the impacts of mining on Ghana's water resources from a legal perspective. ... Prospective Gold Mining Areas in Ghana. Source: [17, pp. 14] is an all important tool to rectifying this ...
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Two recent studies explore the efects of gold mining on urbanization rates in Ghana (Fafchamps, Koelle, and Shilpi 2015), and on women's empowerment and infant health in nine African …
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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. Since the ...
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The illegal mining has also affected cocoa production, with the Ghana Cocoa Board saying in 2021 that more than 19,000 hectares of farmland had been destroyed in key cocoa-growing areas like the ...
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In the heartland of Ghana's cocoa (Theobroma cacao) production, there is a profound and intricate interplay between agriculture, particularly cocoa farming, and Illegal Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).This issue has emerged as a subject of paramount concern. The Amansie West District, nestled within the fertile embrace of this cocoa-rich …
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people of Ghana mined gold for several centuries before Europeans arrived on the coast of the country in the 14th century and named it Gold Coast (Ofosu-Mensah 2011). Small-scale gold mining (SSGM) activities were restricted after the colonial government enacted the Concessions Ordinance of 1900 that prohibited any
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Current State of Illegal Gold Mining in Ghana: There is an alarming rate of illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana, with an estimated 60% to 80% of small-scale miners operating without proper licenses and oversight1 2 3. These unregulated operations often employ dangerous materials, techniques, and equipment including the widespread use of
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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.
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Following the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) in 1983, Ghana's mining sector has experienced significant growth, making Ghana one of the 10-leading producers of gold ...
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a. Provide a comprehensive understanding of the effect of small scale illegal mining on economic development in Ghana. b. Effective strategic measures to address illegal small scale mining activities 1.3 History of Gold Mining in Ghana There is evidence of gold extraction activities in Ghana as far back as the 7th and 8th centuries A.D., as ...
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We address this gap by unraveling the insecurities arising from gold mining in Ghana based on a systematic literature review of empirical studies on mining impacts across multiple disciplines.
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Environmental degradation resulting from mining activities is mostly attributed to illegal small-scale mining. As small-scale illegal gold mining in Ghana customarily involved the use of basic ...
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The impact of Chinese involvement in small-scale gold mining in Ghana Research by Gordon Crawford, Coleman Agyeyomah, Gabriel Botchwey and Atinga Mba ... By law, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) in Ghana is 'reserved for Ghanaians' and has long been an indigenous livelihood activity using
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Associate Professor of Geography Heidi Hausermann and colleagues have won a $1.537 million National Science Foundation grant to study the health, social and environmental effects of rapidly expanding, small-scale …
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Mining has long been a vital sector in the Ghanaian economy, making substantial contributions to employment, government revenue, and export earnings. Understanding the multifaceted …
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The World Bank has recently published a report that shows that Ghana has now surpassed South Africa as the leading producer of gold in Africa - exporting 158 tonnes of gold in 2018, making close ...
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The current analysis focuses on the environmental and health impacts of mining in Ghana and blends extant data from the literature as well as the co-authors' recent findings on the causes, …
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The illegal mining has also affected cocoa production, with the Ghana Cocoa Board saying in 2021 that more than 19,000 hectares of farmland had been destroyed in key cocoa-growing areas like the ...
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The environmental impacts of mining industry have been studied by many researchers, like Hilson who studied the environmental impacts of gold mining industry in Ghana [1]. In Indonesia, the ...
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This research study examines the significant negative effects that gold mining operations have on the environment and the community in Ghana's Asutifi North District over the period of ten years ...
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An official interviewed at the Minerals Commission believes that over 95 % of prospected gold mining lands in Ghana are currently in the hands of large-scale mining companies. 13 Similarly, Hilson et al. (2014) notes that mineral exploration companies alone owned 90 % of the country's mining leases. Meanwhile, ASM, as per the mining codes, can ...
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Reduction or possible elimination of Hg from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is one of the main goals of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which has been signed by many countries involved in ASGM, including Ghana. This article provides a recent overview of ASGM gold production and Hg use in Ghana. In addition, in order to highlight the impacts of Hg …
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Source: the adverse effects of illegal smallThe Ghana Survey Dept. Accra. Mining in Ghana, predates the colonial era. All mining operations are managed by the Minerals Commission of Ghana, which is an agency under Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana. The legislative framework for mining in Ghana is embodied in the Minerals and ...
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Abstract. This study examines the impact of Ghana-China diplomatic relations on government efforts to combat illegal gold mining in Ghana. While diplomatic ties between the two nations foster cooperation, trade, and economic growth, the environmental damage caused by illegal Chinese miners has raised concerns.
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3. Small-scale gold mining in Ghana and foreign involvement 3.1 Rising significance of small-scale gold mining 3.2 Legal framework 3.3 Influx of Chinese Miners into ASM 4. Conflict and collaboration over resources 4.1 Conflict and collaboration in Southern Ghana 4.2 Shaanxi Mining Company and Conflict in Gbane, Upper East 5.
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For instance, the region has the highest gold and crude oil deposits, and it is the largest producer of rubber, cocoa, coconut, and palm oil in the country (Ghana Chamber of Mines, 2016; Ghana Statistical Service, 2013; NCAI Policy Research Center, 2014; Gbogbo et al., 2017). Also, the region has several coastal ecosystems that include wetlands ...
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Artisanal gold mining is a growing threat to savanna biodiversity conservation (Bruner et al 2001, Cabeza et al 2019).In Africa (Ghana, Madagascar, Zimbabwe), efforts have been made to manage challenges emanating from the need to mine within protected areas with minimal success (Gandiwa and Gandiwa 2012, Owusu-Nimo et al 2018, Cabeza et al …
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What is the impact of gold mining on Ghana's economy? Gold mining plays a crucial role in Ghana's economy, contributing to: GDP Growth: The mining sector, particularly gold, is one of the largest contributors to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), accounting for …
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With reserves of 20 million ounces, the mine promises large economic gains not just for one of the leading gold producers of the world, but also for the economy of Ghana. The gold …
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