Gender equality in artisanal and small-scale mining in Ghana…

In particular, we propose that the integration of the Community Mining Scheme as part of formalisation efforts of informal gold mining in Ghana not only responds to SDG 6 target 6b (participation of local communities in water management) but also has the potential to reverse the current large-scale mining 'bias' in policy, while addressing ...

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(PDF) The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …

The findings reveal that mining has been a significant driver of economic growth in Ghana, contributing to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) through foreign exchange earnings, investment ...

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Mining in Ghana: A Hub of Opportunity for the Industry

Ghana as a Mining Destination ‍Ghana, often referred to as the "Gold Coast," has long been recognized as a global hub for mining due to its rich reserves and favorable conditions for exploration and development. The mining sector is a cornerstone of the Ghanaian economy, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and foreign exchange ...

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THE ghana chamber of mines

2.1: mining in ghana Ghana's geological landscape teems with a variety of minerals with the commercially exploited ones being gold, diamond, manganese and bauxite.

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Working conditions of male and artisanal and small …

Artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) provides a livelihood to more than 100 million men and women worldwide, mostly in the global south. Although the sector is male-dominated, the number of women engaged in its activities has increased dramatically in recent years, underscoring the need for critical assessment of their environmental, health and safety …

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(PDF) Managing the impacts of mining on Ghana's water

In Ghana, small-scale mining means 'the mining of gold by a method not involving substantial expenditure by an indi vidual or group of persons not exceeding nine in number or by a co-

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(PDF) Occupational health and safety in mining: Predictive

To increase consciousness of self-health care in artisanal mining, there is the need for a national dialogue on how to improve the working conditions of artisanal miners in Ghana. View Show abstract

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2021 PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE MINING …

In Ghana, the progressive easing of COVID-19 restrictions due to the relative availability of vaccines led to a rebound in economic activities in 2021. The real value of measured economic …

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An assessment of the living conditions of disable people in mining …

In Ghana, the deplorable living conditions and poverty among persons with disabilities cannot be overemphasised. Despite the presence of persons with disabilities in mining communities, limited ...

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Mining industry in Ghana

Ghana 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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Review on Effects of Mining in Ghana: The Case of Obuasi …

The mining industry has been crucial to the development of Ghana. As with all industries, mining has both advantages and disadvantages for the inhabitants of mineral-rich communities. ... Aram SA, Osei Lartey P, Amoah SK, Appiah A. Examining subsector-based inequalities in health, safety and environmental conditions of gold miners in Ghana. Saf ...

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Economic Potential of Salt Mining in Ghana Towards …

Economic Potential of Salt Mining in Ghana Towards the Oil Find M. Affam and D.N. Asamoah Geological Engineering Department, University of Mines and Technology, ... appear to be widely used in Ghana as a result of fa vourable climatic conditions. Out of the production potential of between 2 to 3 million tonnes per annum, just about 10% (about ...

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(PDF) The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …

The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment, government revenue, environmental sustainability, and social …

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Mining market in Ghana

Mining is a major economic activity in Ghana and a key contributor to the Ghanaian economy. Gold mining accounted for 48.4% of gross merchandise exports in 2020. In 2018, Ghana overtook South Africa as the largest gold producer in Africa. Ghana is politically stable. Improvements in industry regulation, reliability of electricity supply and a skilled labour force continue to underpin …

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Multiple scales of diamond mining in Akwatia, Ghana: …

This paper discusses the environmental and human development impact of mining activities in Ghana's largest diamond production town, Akwatia. Indeed, while the environmental impact of diamond mining in Akwatia is not linked to environmental contamination from mercury (as is found in artisanal gold mining), the town provides a unique example of the negative …

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(PDF) Mining-induced displacement and resettlement in Ghana…

Mininginduced displacement and resettlement may be vastly injurious to mining communities as affected s would have to endure the environmental costs of mining and face other unfavourable socioeconomic conditions, often aggravated by unplanned livelihood reconstruction programmes (ActionAid 2008;Adjei 2007;Aubynn 2003).

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Mining in Ghana – What future can we expect?

This clearly indicates the significant importance of mining in Ghana, which is also reflected in mining's contribution to GDP and direct employment, respectively 1.7 per cent of Ghana's GDP and 1.1 per cent of the Ghanaian labour force. Executive summary Mining: Partnerships for Development Mining in Ghana – What future can we expect? 5 ...

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Managing occupational health among goldminers in Ghana: …

Introduction. Globally, mining has been going on since prehistoric time. Mining worldwide is improving and facilitating the development of economies worldwide [].However, goldmining whether large scale (LSM) or small scale (ASM) still remains one of the most problematic, dirty and dangerous occupations worldwide [].The mining industry are among the …

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Safety concerns and occupational health hazards of women …

Currently, Ghana's mining sector is governed by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) (as amended by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2015 (Act 900) and recently in 2019) and the Minerals Commission Act, 1993 (Act 450). ... safety and environmental conditions of gold miners in Ghana. Saf. Sci. (2021) F.A. Armah et al. Working conditions of ...

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Ghana Gold Mines Map | World Gold Mines

Economic and Living Conditions of Miners Gold mining in Ghana employs a large workforce, providing jobs and income to many. However, working conditions vary, with some miners facing challenges such as unsafe working conditions and informal mining practices. Formal miners generally earn better wages and have access to more regulated working ...

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The Impacts of Mining Industries on Land Tenure in Ghana: …

The mining industry is indispensable for development, and in developing countries like Ghana, it drives economic growth by generating revenue and creating job opportunities for millions of people. Nonetheless, irresponsible mining results in the deprivation of people's right to surface land, predominantly held under customary land tenure, with agriculture as the mainstay …

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THE ghana chamber of mines

To represent the mining industry in Ghana using the resources and capabilities of its members to deliver services that address members, government and community needs in order to enhance sustainable development. ... supply and demand conditions. In the first half of the year, the stable growth of the global economy partly drowned the ...

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The hazardous nature of small scale underground mining in Ghana

Some safety conditions in small scale mining in Ghana: (a) Miner going underground in rubber sandals, (b) Much equipped miner breaks rocks using pickaxe, (c) Dust from sieving milled ore, and (d) Changfa operators without PPE. ... Small scale mining in Ghana has evidently provided employment to thousands of people, and continues to provide raw ...

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Working conditions of male and artisanal and small …

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 ...

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Employee Motivation and Work Performance: A …

Study of Mining Companies in Ghana Elizabeth Boye Kuranchie-Mensah1, Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah2 ... and working conditions which was confirmed that underground work reduced to minimal level.

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Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Handbook of Ghana

This Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Handbook for Ghana is the result of a training session held in Ghana in September 2017 through the sub-program on ASM under the overall PanAfGeo project. The ASM sub-program is co-funded by the European Commission's Directorate-General of Development and

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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Ghana

for ASM activities, the policy framework for Ghana's mining sector has largely prioritised the development of large-scale activities. o ne of the questionable moves made has been the Inter-Ministerial t ask Force on Illegal Mining, which conducts sweeps of illegal mining operations to arrest miners and seize equipment.

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(PDF) Health impacts of industrial mining in Ghana and sub …

PDF | On Sep 4, 2021, Philip Adongo and others published Health impacts of industrial mining in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa: A Policy Brief | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...

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Harvesting mineral riches: 1000 years of gold mining in Ghana

The paper charts the evolution of the West African gold trade from pre-colonial times to the present, highlighting the relevant events that occurred in the Ancient Kingdom of Ghana, the former Gold Coast Colony, and present-day Ghana. Although gold mining in West Africa has a history of perhaps 2500 years (Jackson, 1992), this paper mainly ...

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THIS MINING LEASE AGREEMENT

required for undertaking the mining operations efficiently and has declared itself willing to engage in mining in Ghana; C. The Government has therefore agreed to grant the Company a Mining Lease on the terms and conditions provided for in this Agreement. NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES AS FOLLOWS: 1. GRANT OF MINING RIGHTS a.

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THE GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES

2.1: MINING IN GHANA Ghana's geological landscape teems with a variety of minerals with the commercially exploited ones being gold, diamond, manganese and bauxite. In 2020, gold …

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Mining, from The Report: Ghana 2022

Mining is a key component of Ghana's national economy; the country is Africa's largest gold producer. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the mineral's prominent role, as gold is seen as a safe investment during uncertain times. While the mining sector faces challenges in terms of modernising practices, diversification efforts are forging ahead. Industrial minerals including …

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An assessment of the living conditions of disabled people in mining

In Ghana, the deplorable living conditions and poverty among persons with disabilities cannot be overemphasised. Despite the presence of persons with disabilities in mining communities, limited attention has been paid to exploring their experiences and living conditions. ... In Ghana, mining is a significant source of revenue for the government ...

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Ghana mining advantages include increased gold production …

Mining is a key strategic industry for Ghana, and in 2022 the country was Africa's largest gold producer and the 11th largest globally, generating an estimated 3.7m oz. Indeed, gold regularly …

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Assessing the effect of working conditions on routine …

Due to the nature of artisanal mining in Ghana, workers are responsible for their own health care. This, however, necessitates the need for insight into the dynamics of self-care among artisanal miners. ... Appiah A. Examining subsector-based inequalities in health, safety and environmental conditions of gold miners in Ghana. Saf. Sci. 2021 ...

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Injuries among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Ghana

1. Introduction. It is estimated that about 13 million people work in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and an estimated 100 million people depend on it for their livelihood worldwide [].This sub-sector of mining is estimated to contribute about 13% of the world's gold production and about 15% of the world's non-fuel minerals [].It remains a major source of …

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impacts of gold mining in Ghana Assessing …

impacts of gold mining in Ghana Frederick A. Armah, Isaac Luginaah & Obiri To cite this article: Frederick A. Armah, Isaac Luginaah & Obiri (2012) Assessing environmental exposure and health impacts of gold mining in Ghana, Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, 94:4, 786-798, DOI: 10.1080/02772248.2012.667205

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MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA

Ghana to a state agency at a negotiated price determined by a High Court. It is noteworthy that Ghana's mining industry was to a large extent state controlled between 1957 and 1983. In 1961, the Ghana State Gold Mining Corporation acquired the assets of five mines (Prestea, Tarkwa, Dunkwa, Bibiani and Konongo [Gold

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Delve | Mining in Ghana—what future can we expect? Mining:…

The purpose of the report is to provide an independent and objective evidence base regarding mining's past, present and possible future contributions to the Ghanaian economy …

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Opinion: The Damning Menace of Illegal Mining in Ghana

This has led to serious health complications, including neurological damage, kidney failure, respiratory conditions, and even birth defects. The campaign's effective media expositions and advocacy, along with testimonies from affected communities, showcase the damning effects illegal mining is having on Ghana's most vulnerable populations ...

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