The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming …
ResultThe impact of illegal mining in Ghana is vast and multifaceted, touching upon environmental, public health, and social aspects. The detrimental consequences of this activity are far-reaching and demand immediate attention and intervention from the government, policymakers, and society as a whole. To …
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A Chinese national has been jailed in a Ghanian court
ResultA Ghanaian court has ended a case that began in 2017 which exposed the involvement of a Chinese woman, Aisha Huang in the illegal gold mining endemic on the Gold Coast. The court ruled that the Chinese national was guilty, effectively sending her to jail. Chinese national Aisha Huang was sentenced to …
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Policie Aganist Illegal Mining In Ghana
ResultFight against illegal mining reviewed News GhanaIt said any equipment used in connection with illegal mining, otherwise known as galamsey, or any product derived from illegal mining operations, would be seized and handed over to the police, in accordance with section 99 8 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2022 Act …
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Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules …
ResultNovember 2, 2022. Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and reality are disconnected. by Richard Kwaku Kumah, The Conversation. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain. Artisanal and...
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Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale …
ResultFirst Online: 01 January 2023. 4 Accesses. Download reference work entry PDF. Synonyms. Ghana; Governance; Natural resources management; Public …
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(PDF) A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of 'Illegal
ResultFor instance, a group of illegal miners in the Eastern Region of Ghana recently threatened President Akufo-Addo to terminate his anti–illegal mining crusade or risk losing their vote in the 2020 presidential elections.9 The strate- gic behavior of illegal miners in adapting to the policies of government reflects the rationality of actors.
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Galamsey menace: Causes, effects and solutions
ResultThe 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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The Rise of the Fourth Estate: The Media, Environmental Policy, and the
ResultThis study was conducted in Atiwa district of Ghana to assess farmer's awareness of small scale illegal mining (Galamsey), its impact on cocoa production and livelihoods in the mining ...
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Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: A …
ResultIntroduction. The adverse environmental and social impacts of illegal artisanal mining in sub-Saharan Africa are well documented (Davidson, 1993; UN, 1996; ILO, 1999; Kitula, 2006; Fisher, 2007).In Ghana in particular, the industry has experienced unprecedented and chaotic growth in recent years, bringing about …
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Ghana's artisanal miners are a law unto themselves: …
ResultIllegal 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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Gold Rush: Illegal mining fuelled by Chinese Nationals in Ghana.
ResultThe Gold Rush. Ghana is a major gold exporter and the precious metal remains one of the vital sources of revenue for the nation. In 2020, gold contributed close to GHC 7.8 billion, roughly 1.3 billion U.S. dollars to Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, an estimated $2.3 billion worth of illegally …
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Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana
ResultIntroduction. Mineral wealth is an important asset that can be used to stimulate or enhance economic growth and spur infrastructure development, including the building of schools, hospitals and road networks.1 Mining has played a substantial role in the development of Ghana, which is second only to South Africa …
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A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of 'Illegal' …
ResultRecent reports indicate that 'illegal' artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) continues to flourish in mining communities in Ghana, despite several …
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FINDINGS: Competitive politics and the challenge of combating illegal
Result1 June 2017 Dr Abdul-Gafaru Abdulai In the last three months, the Ghanaian media landscape has been dominated by discussions about the dangers of illegal mining. Although Ghana has had a formalised process for engaging in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) on a legal basis since the late 1980s, an estimated 85 …
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Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of …
Resultof these committees and the state agencies, the steady growth of illegal mining in Ghana raises questions about the effectiveness of policies that are intended to curb illegal mining in Ghana. For close industry observers, illegal ASM has multiple causes. Hilson and Potter (2005) explain that individuals engage in illegal mining …
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Govt committed to stopping illegal mining – Abu Jinapor
ResultThe Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Abu Jinapor has reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to the fight against illegal small-scale mining. He warned that any individual engaged in, or funding illegal small-scale mining would face the full rigours of the law. The Minister, who was …
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UNDERSTANDING GALAMSEY (ILLEGAL MINING) IN GHANA
ResultArtisanal Small-scale mining (ASM), popularly known as 'galamsey' in the mineral-rich country of Ghana, is a fast-growing phenomenon that is present in several other countries with underground mineral resources. Coined from the English phrase, "gather and sell", galamsey has become a subject of great concern for …
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Unearthing a Crisis: The Fight Against Illegal Mining in Ghana
ResultThe Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, A. Jinapor, has previously stated the government's unwavering commitment to fight against illegal mining. This commitment is a response to the surge in galamsey activities, which not only pose a risk to the environment but also to the miners involved, who …
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Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana
ResultIllegal mining in Ghana is an archetypical complex problem as it is cross-scalar, involving public, private, nonprofit sector actors interacting at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of government. The relevant public agencies regulating the sector are the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission, …
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POLICY BRIEF No.5 The Galamsey Menace in Ghana: A …
ResultUGBS Policy Brief Although Ghana has had a formalised process for engaging in ASM on legal basis since the late 1980s, an estimated 85 percent of small scale miners in the coun-try operate on illegal basis. Popularly known as galam-sey, illegal mining has had significant adverse implica-tions in Ghana, ranging from …
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Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 Ghana
ResultMining Laws and Regulations Ghana. 2024. ICLG - Mining Laws and Regulations - Ghana Chapter covers common issues in mining laws and …
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Can we win the battle against illegal mining?
ResultThe fight against illegal mining has long been fought in Ghana, but never won; and I wonder if it will ever be won. In early July 2018, one illegal mine collapsed…killing 22 illegal miners. This compelled government to promise even tougher action, including a year-long military deployment across several mining …
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Mining industry in Ghana
ResultGhana was the sixth-largest producer of manganese in the world as of 2021. The production volume of the metal reached 3.3 million metric tons that year. The country is also a leading mineral ...
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(PDF) ASSESSING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING ILLEGAL MINING …
ResultIn this paper, we examined some factors influencing participation in illegal mining in Ghana. We sampled 300 respondents from five areas known for illegal mining in Ghana. The data collected was ...
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Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for sustainable …
ResultOpinions of Friday, 21 July 2023. Columnist: Ebenezer Oboh. Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for sustainable solutions. « Prev. Next » Comments (0) Listen to Article. Illegal...
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The Rise of the Fourth Estate: The Media, Environmental …
ResultAmid increasing climate change and environmental degradation, illegal mining (galamsey) has received widespread public concern in Ghana, …
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Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for sustainable …
ResultDespite government efforts, the fight against illegal mining has faced significant challenges and limited success. To pave way for a brighter future, Ghana must embrace sustainable solutions that ...
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policie aganist illegal mining in ghana-Police plan swoops on illegal
ResultIllegal small scale mining in Ghana a protest of Ghana's gold diggers Chinese miners bring conflict. a protest of tradition against modernity regulating and supporting small scale mining in Ghana The rate of illegal mining in the country Video embedded 32 Part three of a four part film series on illegal gold mining …
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How illegal mining is wiping out Ghana's forests
Result Nkansah Twum, the Assistant Director of the Atwima Mponua District Assembly within which the forest reserve lies, says the current state of affairs concerning illegal mining in the area is far better than it used to be before 2017 when the government of Ghana, after intense civil society and media pressure, …
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The Rise of the Fourth Estate: The Media, Environmental …
ResultThis study was conducted in Atiwa district of Ghana to assess farmer's awareness of small scale illegal mining (Galamsey), its impact on cocoa …
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