Small-scale gold mining, like all mining activities, has positive and negative environmental impacts. In this paper, small-scale gold mining in the Tarkwa District of Ghana has been studied.

This unregulated small-scale and artisanal gold mining is known locally as galamsey, a slang word derived from the Ghanaian words "gather" and "sell.". About one million Ghanaians engage in the practice, …

Illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) in South-Western Ghana has grown tremendously in the last decade and caused significant environmental degradation. …

Galamsey —a corrupted enunciation of 'gather them and sell'—is a popular term used locally in Ghana to refer to illegal artisanal and small-scale mining activities. It is an informal, low-tech and labour-intensive mineral extraction and processing activity widely practised in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa (Hilson et al. 2017 ).

Precious metals like gold have been a part of local economies for thousands of years and globally remain a highly valued commodity. In Ghana, gold mining is …

From 2008 to early 2017, the third phase of gold mining in Ghana witnessed a significant upsurge in small-scale mining activities due to the escalating gold prices (Hausermann et al., 2018; Barenblitt et al., 2021). This era marked a significant environmental impact as advanced technology such as excavators and wash plants …

Ghana was one of the first African countries to recognize ASM through the promulgation of a landmark Small-scale Gold Mining Law in 1989 (Government of …

Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country's GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying …

However, most small-scale miners popularly referred to as 'galamsey' engage in gold mining. There are several challenges faced by small-scale miners. These also pose a great danger to the environment. The activities of the miners pollute rivers and streams nearby that serve as a source of drinking water for communities downstream.

The mining activities in Ghana are governed by the Minerals Commission Act of 1993 (Act 450) and the Minerals and Mining Act of 2006 (Act 703) (as amended by Act 794 of 2010 and Act 900 of 2015 and Act 995 of 2019). ... Hunter, M. (2020), "Illicit financial flows: Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Ghana and Liberia", OECD …

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 …

While the engagement of Chinese migrants in small-scale mining in Ghana has gained traction in scholarship, the extant literature pays little attention to how the relationship between the so-called formal institutions (e.g., the Minerals Commission and Ministry of Land and Natural Resources) and informal institutions (e.g., the chieftaincy and …

In Ghana, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has grown in size and significance. Its contribution to wealth creation, employment and the economy makes it one of the …

A combination of these makes Ghana fairly rich in terms. Managing the impacts of mining on Ghana's water resour ces from a legal perspective — 157/165. of water resources. The surface water ...

Small-scale mining in Ghana is defined to include both the exploitation of mineral deposits (1) using fairly rudimentary implements and/or (2) at low levels of production with minimal capital investment. ... Although legalized small-scale mining activities have some negative impacts on the environment, in most cases, they can be …

Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM) has become an issue of national interest due to its evident impact on the environment and society at large. Recognizing the need to regulate the sector, and in response to an intense media and CSO campaign, the Government of Ghana has taken important steps with the establishment of the high level …

placer gold deposits in the country and are quintessentially the main locations of small-scale gold-mining activities. Small-scale diamond mining is more localized, with 60 per cent of licensed operations occurring at the Ghana Consolidated Diamonds (GCD) site at Akwatia, and the balance within surrounding areas [4].

Currently, the Government of Ghana has ordered that all illegal mining and small-scale mining operations cease, yet, operators have found other ways to mine, specifically operating at night. To combat this the government has formed a joint police-military task force, but it faces stiff opposition with threats of demonstrations.

minerals and mining industry in Ghana. The programmes and activities of the Chamber are funded entirely by its member companies. ... mining is also popular in the small-scale gold sub-sector. Following a period of general economic decline in the 1970s to mid-1980s, Ghana's mining industry recovered on the back of market-based

In this regard, we focus on Ghana that has over a century history of mining and is struggling to eradicate informal mining activities. Artisanal and small-scale mining in this country was unregulated until the late 1980s when the government promulgated the Small-Scale Gold Mining Law of 1989 (PNDCL 218) to govern the extraction of gold in …

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 activities increased from GH₵ 166.157 billion in 2020 to GH₵ 175.057 billion in 2021, representing a growth outturn of 5.4 per cent.

1. Introduction. Searching for, and extraction of minerals in Ghana has been an ancient activity. Undoubtedly, Ghana has a long history of small-scale mining of precious minerals, particularly gold and diamond which dates to pre-colonial times (Aryee et al., 2003).According to the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research …

Highlights Examination of Ghana's small-scale mining sector. Notes the economic importance of the sector to rural Ghana. Finds that the 1989 small-scale mining laws do not capture the activities of miners. Recommends comprehensive reforms to the 1989 laws. Recommends an anti-corruption in law enforcement campaign.

A comprehensive approach that considers the social, economic, and environmental impacts of small-scale mining activities is necessary to effectively …

In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country's GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of mining activities in Ghana.

In Ghana, artisanal and small-scale gold mining provides livelihood to more than one million miners and at least three million of their dependents (Bansah et al., ... This study aimed to review existing literature on the relationship between small-scale mining (SSM) activities, with a focus on identifying key policy gaps and potential solutions ...

the implications of large-scale mining in Ghana. Fin dings revealed that, mining activities gravely affect the quality of wa ter in most mining. communities due to the u se of toxic substanc es ...

t of Chinese involvement in small-scale gold mining in GhanaIn briefSmall-scale mining contributes about 30% of. Ghana's total gold output and provides livelihoods for many people. This study examines the impact of Ch. e involvement in the sector, much of it illegal and controversial. The authors found extensive collaboration and collusion ...

This, therefore, led to the imposition of a ban on small-scale mining activities in Ghana by the government in 2017 [9, 12, 13]. Research works in this study domain primarily focused on small ...

small-scale mining research and regulation activities in Ghana, and provides details of some important background reading. An Overview of Small-scale Mining in Ghana …