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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 mining include: the formation of sinkholes the contamination of soil and groundwater loss of biodiversity chemical leakages
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The uncontrolled spread of illegal artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASM), popularly termed "galamsey" in Ghana, has, for decades, impacted adversely upon water bodies, soils, wildlife, human. 16 PDF View 2 excerpts, cites background Galamsey and the Making of a Deep State in Ghana: Implications for National Security and Development I. Alhassan
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Popularly known as galam- sey, illegal mining has had significant adverse implica- tions in Ghana, ranging from revenue losses to the state (as illegal miners do not pay taxes) to the pollution of important water bodies.
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Oct 1, 2021Illegal gold mining activities contribute tremendously to the local economy of the communities within which the practice is conducted. Despite such developments, its activities come with several environmental, economic, developmental and societal and educational challenges that governments, environmentalists, and educationalists have fought several decades to overcome. The study sought to ...
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A. Basiru and E. O. Acheampong (2016) EFFECT OF GHANA MINING LAWS ON SMALL-SCALE MINING The importance of ASM to rural, regional and national economies is well distinguished. Ghana's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector continues to grow in size and significance. Generally, small-scale mining (SSM) is regarded by many as having ...
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Unemployment rate in Ghana has averaged 5.41% between 1991 and 2017, reaching an all time high of 10.40% in the year 2000 and a record low of 2.20% in 2013. Bringing the Obuasi goldmine into operation has been a priority of the current government as the mine has the capacity to employ thousands of workers both directly and indirectly.
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Popularly known as 'galamsey', illegal mining has had significant adverse implications in Ghana, ranging from revenue losses to the state (as illegal miners do not pay taxes) to the pollution of important water bodies, among other problems.
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Background: Illegal mining activities (IMA) in Ghana have been associated with pollution of surface water, straining the infrastructural and financial resources of water treatment plants. The effects of IMA on the cost of water treatment was compared between two water treatment plants in the Central Region, Ghana: Sekyere-Heman water treatment plant (SHWTP) and Bafikrom water treatment plant ...
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scale mining activities play in district and the country as a whole, it is believed to have a retrogressing effect on school attendance and academic performance. It has therefore become a critical concern to look into the effect of the illegal mining on school performance in junior high school. 1.2 Objectives of the Study
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Also, tax evasion, smuggling, conflicts with large scale mining companies has cause Ghana to lose huge revenue from exploitation on small scale. Failure of existing mining law to provide a stable, competitive and fair fiscal regime for the local venture has also led to the loss.
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They are a quick way of making money especially the small-scale ones. Mining accounts for on average 2.1% of Ghana's GDP and provides employment to about 1.1 percent of the Ghanaian labour force. However, the net impact of mining to the economy of Ghana has relatively been modest, and their adverse impacts appear to be on the rise.
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Apr 17, 2021Environmental Scientist at the Institute of Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS) at the University of Ghana, Professor Chris Gordon has revealed that illegal mining activities in the country ...
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Ghana is endowed with extensive mineral and agricultural resources. The regions which serve as the major agro-ecological zones coincide with the largest deposits of mineral resources. Destruction of arable land in the agro-ecological zones by illegal small-scale gold mining (galamsey) affects agricultural productivity, and threatens food security in Ghana. This article examines the impact of ...
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the quality of groundwater and surface water resources keeps worsening mainly due to soaring levels of pollution from "galamsey" (illegal mining), waste, leachate from chemical fertilisers and pesticides used in agriculture, chemicals from mining, and use of chemicals in fishing coupled with rapid population growth has entirely left ghana's water .
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According to a special report on the cost of galamsey in the country by Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), a visit to the illegal small-scale mining areas in the Ashanti and Central regions recently revealed the unbelievable vastness of degraded lands and the pollution of rivers.
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economies. In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country's GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of mining activities in Ghana.
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that illegal mining activities have negative impact on the youth in relation to high rate of student turnover, increase in teenage pregnancy, disrespect towards the elderly and engaging in undesirable behaviours such as smoking of hard herbs. The study gives it main recommendation as the need for the government of Ghana to put measures to
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Activities on the Aboabo Stream, Ahafo Region, Ghana", Proceedings of 6th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference, pp. 326-336. Abstract The Aboabo stream serves as a source of drinking water to the Krapoo village in Ahafo region, Ghana. The presence of illegal
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A socio-economic impact assessment study indicated that at the national level, the Ahafo Mine supports US$360 million value added in terms of economic activity (0.95 per cent of Ghana's GDP) of which US$230 million is directly attributable to NGGL (0.60 per cent of GDP).
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the engine of economic growth in developing countries. The historical importance of mining in the economic development of Ghana is evident in the country's colonial name, Gold Coast (Akabzaa T. and Darimani A., 2001). The mining industry of Ghana accounts for 5% of the country's GDP and minerals make up 37% of total
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structured survey were calculated using RStudio. The results of the study indicate that economic motivations are the key motivating factor in galamsey, and that is perceived effects range, from water body pollution, harmful chemical exposure, or children choosing gold mining over school, among others.
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This results in significant damage and effects, not only on the land, but also on the water and, at times, on the air. Illegal mining contributes to biodiversity loss, land degradation, and soil depletion of vital nutrients and organic matter. Agriculture is a significant source of employment in the majority of developing nations, including Ghana.
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late about the illegal small scale mining in Ghana and the negative impact it is having on agriculture specifically cocoa production. However, this perceived negative impact should not be taken for granted because this has not been the story of other mining-rich African countries. The question that may be asked; "Is Ghana's illegal small ...
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Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on cocoa production in Atiwa district of Ghana. ... and radio to create awareness on the dangers that Galamsey poses to the cocoa sector which is the mainstay of the economy and an aggressive land reclamation campaign. Subscribe to access this work and thousands more .
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Ghana's tradition of artisanal gold mining and the gold price boom which began in 2007 led tens of thousands of Chinese migrants to seek their fortunes in Ghana. Bringing heavy machinery, illegal Chinese gold miners precipitated economic and social instability as well as increases in gun violence, drug trafficking and corruption. Ghana is ...
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Illegal mining has had significant adverse implications in Ghana, ranging from revenue losses to the state (as illegal miners do not pay taxes) to the pollution of important water bodies and a few years ago, the situation came to a head.
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The Chinese dominate the supply chain of illegal small-scale mining with their financial, technical, managerial acumen, the sale and transfer of gold proceeds, and political patronage. This dominance accounts for the massive negative social, economic, environmental, and political impact of illegal small-scale mining in the country.
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Nov 23, 2021Abstract This research unravels the agents and driving motivation behind the rise of illegal small-scale mining in Ghana and its impact. This is accomplished via a qualitative study using illegal small-scale mining in the Talensi and Nabdam districts of Ghana as a case study. At the forefront of this phenomenon are rent-seeking elites, whereas structural factors such as rising unemployment and ...
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Jun 4, 2021Ghana's Economy The mining sector in Ghana has a complicated structure and is composed of large- and small-scale mines [3]. The large-scale mines are made up of multinational companies from Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the United States and control up to 85% of Ghana's mining industry [4]. The remaining 15% comprises small-scale mines ...
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Jul 22, 2021Indeed, the impact of illegal gold mining on the country cannot be overemphasized. "While illegal mining supports livelihoods, it has caused severe damage to the environment. It is blamed for destruction of farmlands and pollution of water bodies.
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A wildfire burning in hot, dry mountain forest swept through the Gold Rush town of Greenville,.
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He predicted that in 2013 Ghana will see a reduction in gold production compared to last year's as a result of the difficulties faced by the small scale mining sector. Ghana is the second largest gold producer in Africa with the metal accounting for 90 percent of the country's mineral output.
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Panellists at an anti-illegal mining forum in Kumasi, including small-scale miners, have stated that the devastating consequences of illegal mining could spell doom for the country if it is not ...
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Moreover, illegal mining takes place in local contexts and impacts livelihoods. It is therefore important to understand the attitude of local people to illegal mining activities and to government policy interventions thus far to curtail the menace. To this end, the IGC commissioned a number of studies on illegal mining activities in Ghana.
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With the current increase of unemployment cases in Ghana, small scale mining will really bridge the gap of unemployment by taking in skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labor. This would reduce the high poverty levels experienced in remote areas where the minerals are found. This will in turn improve the living conditions of the locals. Read also
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Former Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu suggested that illegal mining costs the economy about US $550 million a year. It is unclear whether this pertains to lost tax revenue or production losses from operational mines. By its nature, illicit activity is not amenable to accurate statistics, but estimates indicate that about 14,000 ...
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The South African Human Rights Commission estimates that there are between 8000 and 30 000 illegal miners operating in South Africa. According to the Chamber of Mines, roughly between 5% and 10% of South Africa's annual gold production stems from illegal mining.The conditions in which illegal mining occurs have been described as being akin to the "Wild West".
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The ministry believes that more than $2.2 billion (1.87 billion euros) was lost to illegal mining in uncollected taxes in 2016. Around half of all small-scale mining operations are illegal, the ...
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The principal objective of this work is to assess the socio-economic and environmental effects of the mining sector reforms implemented under the structural adjustment programme, with particular reference to affected mining communities in the Tarkwa mining area. The specific aims are reflected in the terms of reference for this project,
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Deforestation, is part of the damages mining causes to the environment. It involves the clearing of the forest leading to cutting down of trees, to enable miners accomplish their mission, of extracting minerals. These illegal miners also do not put in place any measures that will safeguard them from taking risk.
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