The 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 briefing the press in Accra on Thursday
In Ghana, Illegal Mining is generally referred to as galamsey 5. ... The Chamber of Mines will assist the Small-Scale Mining Companies in various ways. ... Illegal mining is a criminal act which must be addressed through the provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act, 703), its Amendments and other ...
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 …
Illegal mining and the environment are linked inextricably with the former having disastrous implications on the later. The problem of illegal mining has been a matter of concern for a long time but it appears the challenges have been enormous and more visible in recent times (Amankwah, 2013; Obeng et al., 2019; Atta and Tholana, 2021).
In order to formulate and implement measures to effectively address the problem, there is a need to understand the scale, the scope, and the locational and operational attributes of illegal mining. Moreover, illegal mining takes place in local contexts and impacts livelihoods. It is therefore important to understand the attitude of local people ...
Eco-Conscious Citizens, an environmental advocacy group, has called on the government to suspend small-scale and community mining activities in the country as part of the fight against illegal mining also known as galamsey. In a press release issued on October 16, the group also urged the government ...
To combat illegal mining in Ghana, "formal" participation of chiefs and traditional actors in the sector is required. In the long term, customary representatives must also be regular actors in ...
As Ghana approaches the 2024 general elections, the illegal small-scale mining crisis—commonly referred to as galamsey—remains one of the nation's most pressing …
the Minerals Commission, to tackle illegal mining in Ghana. Despite the efforts of 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
Effects of illegal mining (galamsey) 1. Pollution of other natural resources and water bodies and this has been more pronounced in recent years. 2. Loss of farm lands as well as food and cash ...
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 ...
Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer and the world's number six, with approximately 129 metric tonnes of gold produced in 2021. Gold mining can be defined as the beneficiation through ore enrichment and the processing of solid materials using open quarrying techniques.. Gold mining stretches back over 1000 years, but it first served as a cultural …
Mapping and measuring mining activities in Southwest Ghana. Adeline Akansobe. April 17, 2024
The issue of galamsey (illegal mining) in Ghana escalated commercially following the influx of Chinese immigrants in 2014. The implementation of advanced machinery, including chanfans and ...
Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace threatens environment and livelihoods Mary Appiah Opinion Aug - 04 - 2023, 20:02 Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing ...
In 2018, government unveilled the Inter-Ministerial Committee against Illegal Mining (IMCIM) as a state strategy to combat the menace. Given the political nature of illegal mining, many environmental activists – including the media – doubted whether government and its agencies could succeed in the fight against illegal mining.
Inability to control mining. Illegal mining has been difficult to control, for various reasons. Researcher Richard Kumah explains that though Ghana has enacted over 30 laws to deal with its mining ...
Thousands took to the streets of Accra, demanding the government to put an end to illegal mining in Ghana, also known as Galamsey, and denouncing its harmful impact on the …
AI offers promising solutions to the complex problem of illegal mining in Ghana. Through satellite imagery analysis, drone surveillance, predictive analytics, and community reporting tools, AI can significantly …
All of Ghana's main sources of drinking water have been contaminated by illegal mining activities. Wikimedia Commons December 12, 2022 Ghana had a bad time in 2022 – 4 reads to catch up on ...
Awula Serwah, the Lead Member of Eco-Conscious Ghana, has voiced her dissatisfaction with the government's handling of illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey."
Stakeholders in environmental sustainability are urging a comprehensive approach to fighting illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. This call comes just days after the government launched a ...
Keywords Ghana, illegal mining, artisanal small-scale mining, government, environmental sustainability Introduction Studies show that artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) activities are often unregulated and have led to the destruction …
Mining of mineral resources has continued to support the Ghanaian economy for many years. In 2023 alone, it yielded more than $482 million to Ghana's GDP.
The Ghana Cocoa Board estimates that illegal mining has contributed to a 20% decline in cocoa production over the past five years, a critical blow to an economy where cocoa represents 15% of the GDP.
Council of State member Mr. Sam Okudzeto and Professor Stephen Adei have called for stronger measures, including the use of advanced technologies such as drones, to …
The study identified two key related factors that drive illegal mining in Ghana. First, the mines are transient but getting a mining licence is time-consuming. Second, the regulatory framework ...
Illegal gold mining (known as Galamsey) in Ghana has now escalated into a national crisis, inflicting many societal challenges and causing severe biodiversity destruction and health issues. The ...