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 country ...

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Combating Illegal Mining (Galamsey) In Ghana Using …

Predictive models can also help in planning and optimizing legal mining operations, thereby reducing the incentive for illegal mining. 4. Community Reporting Tools: AI can enhance community-based reporting systems where residents use mobile apps to report suspected illegal mining activities.

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Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …

illegal mining activities in Ghana have led to a significant decline in government revenue from the mining sector (Crawford & Botchwey, 2018). The evasion of taxes and royalties by illegal …

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Statement on Illegal Mining

illegal mining (including illegal small-scale mining such as galamsey) and to provide punishment for it, the government has proved unwilling, unable and/or reluctant to enforce the law. The two versions of 'Operation Halt,' the military operation to root out illegal mining, have also petered out.

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

Mining stakeholders from across Ghana gather at #TechCampTakoradi. With technology experts from across Africa and the United States, the group will analyze the public policy aspects of illegal mining and devise possible solutions using the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence, remote sensing, geographic information systems ...

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Ghana's traditional and state powers must collaborate to halt illegal

Small-scale mining forms an important sector of Ghana's economy, employing one million people directly and supporting the livelihoods of about 4.5 million people.The industry accounts for 35% of ...

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Ghana's illegal mining continues because the …

But the formal procedure to get a small-scale mining licence in Ghana can take up to three years. According to the Minerals Commission, this process should normally take three to four months.

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Impact Of Illegal Mining (Galamsey) On Local Ecosystems …

Overview of Illegal Mining in Ghana. Ghana is one of Africa's largest gold producers, and the mining sector plays a vital role in the country's economy. In 2021, Ghana produced approximately 117 metric tons of gold, making it the second-largest gold producer in Africa and the eighth-largest in the world. ... Despite the presence of legal ...

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

Illegal mining in Ghana encompasses both surface mining and small-scale operations. With little regard for environmental regulations and the absence of proper authorization, these activities...

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"Unearthing the Hidden Perils: A Comprehensive Review of Illegal Mining …

With the inception of an Economic Recovery Programme (ERP) by the government in 1983, Ghana's minerals and mining sector has seen a major resurgence over the past one and a half decades.

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Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: A …

In summary, despite having legalised ASM, engaged in military 'sweeps' and coordinated, with the country's large-scale miners, an assortment of alternative livelihood …

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Illegal Mining in Ghana: a tale of a failed state

Gold mining remains one of the drivers of Ghana's economic dynamics. The abundance of gold deposits in Ghana in the pre-colonial days earned the countries the name Gold Coast (Land of Gold). From the pre-colonial days to now post-independence era, the debate on Gold mining visas via illegal mining continues to be a subject of discussion.

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Strict enforcement of mining regulations will address illegal …

The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) has advocated the rigorous enforcement of mining regulations to specifically address individuals who violate Ghana's mineral laws, rather …

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Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of …

Illegal gold mining (galamsey) continues to be a threat to forest and water resources in Ghana. Even though galamsey is not new in Ghana, the use of heavy machines such as excavators and bulldozers, and chanfans are a recent phenomenon causing destruction to forests, farmlands and river bodies. Illegal mining undermines the government's commitment to …

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Is illegal mining socio-politically entrenched? An opinion …

Gold mining follows two divisional lines in Ghana; the large-scale multi-national and the small-scale mining sectors (Wireko-Gyebi et al., 2020).Typically, the small scale mining aspect of gold extraction can be further divided into two classes (legal and illegal) depending on its legal approval and operational protocols (Boateng et al., 2014). ...

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Galamsey: Ghana's illegal gold mining industry causes

Ghana's illegal syndicates are, therefore, boosting production. The gold is smuggled out ... external "to ensure the immediate cessation of all mining activities, legal or illegal, ...

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(PDF) ASSESSING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING ILLEGAL MINING …

To test factors influencing illegal mining in Ghana, the study measured illegal mining as the sum of absence of land rights, mining license, and mineral transportation permits. Several scholars

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Galamsey menace: Causes, effects and solutions …

The 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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FEATURE: Illegal mining digs up multiple problems in Ghana

Ghana, Africa's largest gold producer, launched its first refinery. in August this year. The raw gold will come from the artisanal mining sector mainly because large, predominantly foreign-owned companies supply gold mined in Ghana to refineries outside Ghana in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and India.

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Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of …

Illegal gold mining (galamsey) continues to be a threat to forest and water resources in Ghana. Even though galamsey is not new in Ghana, the use of heavy machines such as excavators and ...

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ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE …

Within the past few decades, Ghana's mining sector specifically the small scale mining subsector has been marred by controversies mainly due to its threat to sustainable development.

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Illegal mining digs up multiple problems in Ghana | ENACT …

Ghana's effort to end illegal gold mining must be accompanied by significant reforms to tackle corruption, weak enforcement measures and bureaucracy in the highly …

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Can we win the battle against illegal mining?

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.

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Why Galamsey Must Not Be Legalised — Minerals …

He was of the view that the activities of illegal miners cannot be legalised and regularised by the commission because most of these miners were operating gold mining activities in prohibited areas in gold-rich communities across the country. ... rate of galamsey activities in gold rich communities in Ghana and disclosed that 60 to 70 per cent ...

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The Current State of Mining in Ghana: Challenges and …

Illegal mining, or "Galamsey," has been a pressing issue, with artisanal miners often operating without proper permits or adherence to environmental regulations. This unregulated extraction leads to severe land degradation, water pollution, and deforestation, negatively impacting both the environment and the health of nearby communities.

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

Illegal mining, locally galamsey, remains one of Ghana's most urgent national challenges. Its detrimental impacts on society, the economy, and the environment are extensively documented. A disquieting narrative has emerged, influenced by organised labour, civil society organisations (CSOs), the media, youth activists, and prominent public ...

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The Scourge Of Illegal Mining In Ghana: A Call For …

According to the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), illegal mining activities have contributed to the destruction of more than 60% of the country's forests (EPA, 2020). Water bodies, once the lifeline for rural and urban communities alike, are now tainted with toxic chemicals like mercury, leading to an increase in non-communicable ...

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Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …

the impact of illegal mining on the Ghanaian economy. (b) Policy interventions have been implemented to address illegal mining, although their effectiveness may vary; and (c) The findings from the selected studies are reliable and representative of the broader context of …

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How Galamsey Menace Can Effectively Be Resolved In Ghana

To begin with Government Intervention, the government must play a pivotal role in strengthening laws and enforcement to deter illegal mining. This involves increasing penalties for offenders to serve as a deterrent. Additionally, providing incentives for legal mining practices can encourage miners to operate within the law.

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Operators Perspective and Impact of Illegal Mining on …

The Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) infers that an illegal miner is anyone who engages in any form of mining without the required mineral right.

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The Galamsey Crisis in Ghana: Why NADMO must take a stand

Illegal mining, commonly referred to as Galamsey in Ghana, has become a formidable menace to the nation's environment, economy, and social fabric. Galamsey activities, largely unregulated, have ...

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STATEMENT ON ILLEGAL MINING

In 2006, all mining laws in Ghana were consolidated with the passage of the Minerals and Mining Act (Act 703), which is a more forward-looking law and recognizes both the potential wealth …

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How should Ghana manage the Galamsey crisis?

Also, local communities should be educated on the dangers of irresponsible mining on the health and safety of their people and the environment; Education is a good way to deter potential illegal ...

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The Impact Of Illegal Mining In Africa And How To

Illegal mining, often called "galamsey" in Ghana, is a pervasive issue across Africa. This practice involves the extraction of minerals without legal authorization, and it has far-reaching consequences for the continent. Environmental Impact Illegal mining leads to severe environmental degradation.

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Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana

Illegal 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, and the Environmental ...

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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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