U.S. Gathers Experts to Tackle Illegal Mining in …
Takoradi, W/R, Ghana – The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy Ghana, and the University of Mining and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa are convening mining stakeholders from across Ghana to brainstorm tech …
(PDF) ASSESSING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING ILLEGAL MINING …
MINING OPERATIONS; EVIDENCE FROM GH ANA . Obeng Belinda Faamaa . School of Management, Xuefu ... Illegal mining is not only dangerous to human life but the other living organisms which support ...
Illegal mining threatens water security, peace in Ghana, …
The Executive Director of the Water Resource Commission (WRC), Dr. Bob Alfa, has warned about the growing danger posed by illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, to water security and the ultimate threat to peace in Ghana and with neighbouring countries. Dr Alfa said Ghana relies on water resources not only within its borders but […]
Illegal Mining: We live now or die tomorrow
Illegal mining is not a new phenomenon in Ghana. However, the scale of destruction in recent years has alarmed environmentalists, the government, and international …
The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: …
PDF | On Jan 1, 2012, Edwin Eric Owusu and others published The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: Evidence From Kwaebibirem District In Ghana | Find, read and cite all the research ...
Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana
Citation: Kwadwo Addo Tuffuor., et al. "Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana". Medicon Engineering Themes 6.2 (2024): 15-36. Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana 16 In the view of Alkire and Foster (2011) mining also has impact on the livelihood of poor people, while Gamu et al. (2015) have in-
Illegal mining: 16 Excavators seized in Western …
Illegal mining activities in the Western Region have assumed an alarming proportion, even after the introduction of the community mining programme (CMP) and thousands trained at the University of ...
Galamsey: Ghana's illegal gold mining industry causes
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 ...
Videos show how illegal mining is wrecking havoc in parts of Ghana
Residents in parts of the country are getting alarmed over the growing activities of illegal miners and its impact on the environment. They are questioning government's commitment to ending the menace; saying that despite the resources pumped into the fight against galamsey, the illegal activities keep expanding. This is also coming barely a month after […]
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 …
How illegal mining threatens Africa's future
A group of illegal gold panners pictured at work in Kibi, Ghana in 2017Image: Cristina Aldehuela/AFP/Getty Images Impact felt by pregnant mothers. Ghanaian forensic pathologist and professor Paul Poku Sampene Ossei advocates for a complete ban on all forms of small-scale mining.
The Menace of Illegal Mining in Ghana: A Threat to Our …
Illegal mining, locally known as "Galamsey," has become one of the most pressing environmental issues facing Ghana today. Despite numerous calls for action, the devastating impact of this activity continues to escalate, threatening our natural resources, particularly our water bodies and forests. Urgent and decisive steps are needed to combat this menace and …
The political feasibility of addressing illegal mining in …
Where are we now? Illegal gold mining in Ghana has now escalated into a national crisis, inflicting many societal challenges and causing severe biodiversity destruction and health issues. The ...
Don't just promise to revoke law regulating mining in forest …
Additionally, they demanded the removal of all mining equipment from these locations and the deployment of military and police forces to dismantle any machinery used for mining. The unions also pushed for the creation of a special court to prosecute individuals involved in illegal mining, which has become a significant public health issue.
ILLEGAL MINING: Communities threatened by devastating …
Inhabitants of the village disclosed that a small-scale mining company that was given access to their community lands had been breaching a lot of mining rules. Some illegal miners at work "Instead of mining 100 metres away from the river Boin, they mine directly in the river," the secretary of the Boinso town planning committee disclosed.
Ghanaians Hit The Streets To Protest Against Illegal Mining: …
According to the Democracy Hub, the protest aims to raise awareness about illegal mining activities across the country. In recent times, various groups, including organized labour, have intensified pressure on the government to address the Galamsey issue, following reports of the devastating impact of illegal mining on the country's water bodies.
Environmental Impact of Illegal Mining in Ghana …
Uncontrolled small-scale and illegal mining activities popularly known as "galamsey" in Ghana are alarming each passing day. More people are engaging in this illegal mining, which is, mining without any permit or license …
The damning menace of illegal mining: Poisoning our water …
Ghana's laws, such as the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), clearly prohibit illegal mining activities, yet enforcement has been weak. Section 93 of the Act specifically outlaws unlicensed mining, but the lucrative nature of galamsey fuelled by …
Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace …
Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing environmental and social issue in Ghana. The illicit mining practice involves the extraction of gold and other valuable minerals from small plots of …
ILLEGAL MINING: Communities threatened by devastating …
Illegal mining has caused social upheaval in some communities resulting in conflicts over land and resources. At Kunsu in the Ahafo Ano South West, farmlands are forcefully …
Illegal mining: Four arrested, equipment destroyed in …
The DCE emphasised the government's efforts to combat illegal mining but acknowledged the need for more support to achieve the goal. He re-echoed the government's commitment in the fight against galamsey, citing logistical challenges, including the lack of life jackets and speedboats, as the setbacks of the assembly in pursuing illegal ...
VIDEOS+PICTURES: Illegal mining resumes in parts of Atiwa …
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey' in Ghana, is a major driver of rapid land degradation, deforestation and health risks.
Galamsey in Ghana: Illegal mining pollution potentially …
High gold prices and unemployment linked to surge in illegal mining, but scientists fear women at risk of maternal deaths, miscarriages and birth defects in their children from the pollution caused.
FEATURE: Illegal mining digs up multiple problems …
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey' in Ghana, is a major driver of rapid land degradation, deforestation and health risks. This year, Ghana's water regulator warned that the country may need to import water in …
Illegal mining digs up multiple problems in Ghana | ENACT …
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey' in Ghana, is a major driver of rapid land degradation, deforestation and health risks. This year, Ghana's water regulator warned that the country may need to import water in the next five …
34 major forests in Ghana significantly impacted …
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 …
Government intensifies "Operation Halt" to combat Illegal …
The government has announced enhanced measures to strengthen the ongoing "Operation Halt," led by the Ghana Armed Forces, aimed at eliminating illegal mining activities in water bodies.
Illegal Mining In Ghana: New Video Captures Deformities Of …
There have been claims in the past that powerful people close to the Presidency are engaged in illegal mining in Ghana.. Okyenhene destools Benkumhene of Asamang Tamfoe over galamsey. In a separate story, YEN.gh reported that in an unprecedented move, …
UK laments gold smuggling, illegal mining in Ghana
The concerns expressed by the UK government reflect a growing chorus of calls—both domestically and internationally—for urgent reforms in Ghana's mining sector to address illegal activities ...
Illegal mining in Densu River Basin threatens water supply …
A surge in illegal mining activities in the Densu River basin, a crucial water source for Accra, risks exacerbating water shortages for over 2 million residents. The Ghana Water Company Limited treats water from the Densu River for distribution, but pollution from mining has increased turbidity levels to alarming heights.