Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: A …

In Ghana, the number of people engaged in illegal artisanal mining activities, referred to locally as galamsey, expanded from perhaps 30,000 in 1995 (World Bank, 1995) to one million in 2006 (Bawa, 2006).Although the government has long legalised ASM, requiring prospective applicants to follow a series of streamlined regulations to obtain a concession, …

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The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana…

Discourses on "illegal" or informal small‐scale mining (galamsey) have presented it largely as a menace. Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter‐narrative to the ...

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"Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: Implication for …

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).

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Mechanisms for Ending Illegal Mining and …

Illegal mining, often referred to as 'galamsey,' has become a significant environmental and social issue in Ghana. The unregulated extraction of minerals not only leads to serious water pollution, deforestation, and land …

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Galamsey menace: Causes, effects and solutions

Galamsey is illegal mining that destroys the environment and affects education, health and economy in Ghana. The article explores the factors that trigger galamsey, the devastating consequences and the possible ways to …

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Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem …

The small-scale mining sector in Ghana is an important contributor to job creation for people in rural communities due to lack of sufficient-paying alternative jobs (Hilson and Banchirigah, 2009; Amponsah-Tawiah and Dartey-Baah, 2011).About 85% of the estimated one million people who are directly or indirectly employed in the small-scale mining sector are …

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Geospatial characterisation and distribution of Illegal gold mining …

Recent interest by governmental, non-governmental and civil society organisations in monitoring, tracing, tracking and flushing out illegal mining activities in Ghana has intensified due to the fact that large tracts of arable lands, forests and water resources are destroyed by this group of illegal miners. Yet, the scale of operation, types, characteristics and spatial distribution …

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VOA explores illegal small-scale mining in Ghana

Voice of America (VOA) Africa reporter Anthony LaBruto interviewed SERVIR West Africa team member Foster Mensah for a story on the environmental impact of illegal mining in Ghana. Using satellite data and online mapping, SERVIR West Africa works to provide local officials with accurate information about the location and scale of these mining sites.

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Proposed Solutions to the illegal and irresponsible mining problem in Ghana

That the problem of irresponsible mining has become an existential threat to Ghana is no longer in doubt. While the rest of the world deals with climate change, the threat of Ghana's local, man-made nightmare requires a,more urgent action on the part of Government, bureaucrats, traditional authorities and citizens. As an advocacy group made up […]

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Illegal Mining in Ghana

The government of Ghana has seen the need for real-time information on mining activities. SERVIR-West Africa in collaboration with Center for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Services (CERSGIS) are …

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The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming …

Illegal mining, or galamsey, has caused deforestation, water pollution, soil degradation, and health hazards in Ghana. The article examines the consequences, government interventions, and sustainable solutions to the crisis.

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Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules …

Ghana's key legal and regulatory instruments for small scale mining show that the sector is poorly defined and classified. Poor rural people panning for shallow alluvial gold with rudimentary tools are subject to the same permit …

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U.S. Gathers Experts to Tackle Illegal Mining in Ghana

Illegal small-scale mining in Ghana has been a major contributor to deforestation, polluting the water, air, and soil, and devastating farmlands. It has also contributed to serious health challenges and an increased number of school dropouts in mining communities, posing challenges to sustainable development. ...

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ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA…

influence of global actors is another minor cause of illegal mining in Ghana. The . policy was adop ted in the 1980's as measures in re sponse to the fiscal problems . of the government.

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U.S. Gathers Experts to Tackle Illegal Mining in …

The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy Ghana, and the University of Mining and Technology host a workshop to brainstorm tech-based solutions to illegal mining. The workshop involves stakeholders from mining …

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Combating Illegal Mining (Galamsey) In Ghana Using …

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 enhance the detection and prevention of unauthorized mining activities. Successful case studies demonstrate the practical benefits of ...

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Ghana must stop galamsey before it sinks the country

Illegal small-scale mining in Ghana is destroying the environment, making people ill, adding to water scarcity and damaging farmlands and crops such as cocoa. Galamsey, as it's known locally, can also include large mining firms operating against the law. It is carried out by Ghanaians and foreigners, including Chinese and West African ...

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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 …

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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 …

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Thousands demonstrate in Accra against illegal mining in Ghana

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 environment.

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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 …

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Galamsey (Illegal Mining) in Ghana: The Unfair Narrative …

Illegal mining has a lengthy history in Ghana, and it has been exacerbated by previous governments, such as the NDC. Critics create the deceptive impression that the crisis is a recent development and solely the result of the ruling party's failures by disregarding this historical context.

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Illegal mining is threatening food security in Upper East …

According to the General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Ghana has lost 2.5 million hectares of its forest reserve to illegal and uncontrolled mining. Again, the Ghana Cocoa Board also reported in 2022 that, the country lost 19,000 hectares of cocoa farmlands to illegal mining, throwing a lot of farmers out ...

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The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming

Collaboration between the government, mining companies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities is key to finding sustainable solutions to the illegal mining crisis in Ghana. By recognizing the scientific impact of illegal mining and taking collective action, Ghana can protect its environment, preserve its cultural heritage, and ...

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Illegal mining threatens Ghana forests

In addition to illegal mining, the main driver of deforestation in Ghana is the expansion of agricultural areas, but also illegal logging, forest fires, overgrazing and infrastructure development.

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Galamsey: Fourteen (14) Regions Devastated by Illegal Mining …

Ghana is dominated by two main mining sectors, including the Large-Scale Mining (LSM) and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM). The operations involved in the ASM sector include (i) Legal or Licensed Small-Scale Mining (ii) Illegal or Unregulated Mining, popularly known in the local parlance as "Galamsey" and (iii) Newly Established ...

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Escalating illegal mining in Ghana: Research …

The Research Staff Association and the Research Scientists Association of CSIR and GAEC have lamented the environmental and social impacts of galamsey. They call for a suspension of illegal mining, a repeal of …

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Illegal Mining In Ghana

The government of Ghana, responding to public outcry against the negative effects of 'galamsey', placed a ban on illegal small-scale mining activities in March 2017. This ban stopped both 'legal' small-scale and the illegal …

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Illegal sand mining in coastal Ghana: The drivers and the …

The Minerals and Mining Act 2006, as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act 2015 (Act 900) and the Minerals Commission Act 1993 (Act 450) are the principal enactments laying the foundation for mining law in Ghana. These mining frameworks outline issues including the ownership of minerals and cadastral systems, mineral rights ...

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Why is Ghana losing the war against illegal gold mining

Ghana, like most resource-rich countries, is saddled and inundated with resource curse challenges. Key among them is the problem of illegal small-scale gold mining activities (ISSGMAs), which is mercilessly robbing the nation of its ecological integrity, despite attempts by successive governments to remedy the situation. In the midst of this challenge, Ghana, year in …

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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 ...

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Escalating illegal mining in Ghana: Research …

The Associations call for immediate suspension of all illegal small-scale mining activities in Ghana until there was support for Sustainable Mining Practices. "We call on the government to immediately suspend all illegal small …

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Chinese participation in Ghana's illegal small-scale gold mining …

57) argue that illegal mining in Ghana is a more localised equitable approach to mineral wealth redistribution because it "offers far more benefits to local residents than does the Government of Ghana's disbursement of mining royalties or employment opportunities offered by the large-scale mines." Based on the findings, this author argues ...

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34 major forests in Ghana significantly impacted …

He said the Commission was having difficulty in controlling illegal mining in those reserves due to either large number of illegal miners, violent armed miners, or large numbers of excavators being used for mining. ... Mr …

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Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for sustainable …

In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nation's development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the country.

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Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …

illegal mining in Ghana, there is a need for a systematic review that consolidates existing knowledge and provides a comprehensive understanding of the impacts on economic growth and development. (b) Limited focus on interconnected impacts: The existing literature often examines the impacts of illegal mining in

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Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for …

In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nation's development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the...

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Illegal Mining in Ghana: The Devastating Destruction for Gold

In conclusion, illegal mining for gold in Ghana has devastating consequences for the environment, communities, and the economy. The destruction caused by this illicit practice demands urgent action from all stakeholders involved, including governments, mining companies, consumers, and civil society. By working together, we can combat illegal ...

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Gold, Guns, and China: Ghana's fight to end galamsey

Ghana's Chief Justice recently designated 14 courts to hear illegal mining-related cases in a bid to expedite them. On 17 April, the vice-president announced that the government has suspended the issuance of small-scale mining licenses until galamsey is tackled.

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