Illegal Mining In Ghana By Administrator 2013
The large footprint of small-scale artisanal gold mining in Ghana
This study used an unsupervised classification with UK-DMC2 imagery to quantify the total area of artisanal mining in 2013 and estimated 27,839 ha of gold mining. In comparison, our methodology detects 17,396 ha of mining by 2013, 23,181 ha by 2014, and 28,446 ha by 2015.
Satellite imagery helping Ghana fight illegal mining
Ghana is using satellite imagery to fight illegal mining, which threatens the environment and farming.
(PDF) The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …
This review examines the impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy from 1992 to 2020. The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment ...
IMPACT OF ILLEGAL MINING ON WATER RESOURCES …
This paper reviews the impact of illegal mining on water resources for irrigation and domestic application in Ghana. It was carried out by reviewing literature and media information as well as interviews and observation of small scale mining activities in mining communities especially illegal mining popularly called galamsey in Ghana. It was
MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA
2.0 Overview of Ghana's Minerals and Mining Sector Ghana is well endowed with substantial mineral resources, the major ones being gold, diamonds, manganese and bauxite.
"Unearthing the Hidden Perils: A Comprehensive Review of Illegal Mining …
This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental performance in the industry.
(PDF) A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of 'Illegal …
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) activities in the country.
Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic …
Abstract. Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review …
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 …
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, …
2021 PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE MINING …
2021 PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE MINING INDUSTRY IN GHANA Global Economic Developments in 2021 The tapering of lockdowns and other mobility-curtailment measures that were put in place to ... public administration and defence sub-sectors. In terms of sectoral growth rate, the services sector was propelled by the expansion in the ...
A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of 'Illegal' …
Drawing on insights from political economy, this chapter seeks to answer two interrelated questions: How do we explain the rational and strategic behaviors of miners …
34 major forests in Ghana significantly impacted by illegal mining
By Godwill Arthur-Mensah. Accra, May 2, GNA – Thirty-four major forest reserves in the country have been significantly affected due to illegal small-scale mining, otherwise known as "galamsey".
(PDF) Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on
Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on the ...
A Chinese national has been jailed in a Ghanian court
Chinese national Aisha Huang was sentenced to four years in jail for illegal gold mining in Ghana. Ghanaian court rules against Huang, highlighting her involvement in the country's illegal gold mining.
``Illegal'' Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: Implication …
Yiridomoh Agriculture and Land Use on sustainable agriculture, food systems, and climate change adaptation in Ghana, in particular, and in Africa, in general.
Combating Illegal Mining (Galamsey) In Ghana Using …
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey in Ghana, involves the extraction of minerals or precious metals without government authorization or licensing .
Lifting the lid on Ghana's illegal small-scale mining problem
By 2013, the scale of Chinese citizens' involvement in informal gold mining in Ghana was inviting increasingly hostile media coverage as well as outbreaks of violence. The government was finally ...
Golden Migrants: The Rise and Impact of Illegal Chinese …
This article investigates factors that attract Chinese migrants into illegal small-scale mining in Ghana, their role in the supply chain, and the impact of their involvement. This is accomplished vi...
Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale …
This essay applies the philosophical and theoretical premises of public administration and the different phases of governance, to analyzing illegal small-scale …
Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale …
Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana. April 2023. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66252-3_3615. In book: Global …
Illegal Mining in Ghana and Africa: A Threat to Climate …
Introduction Mining is a significant contributor to economic growth in many countries, including Ghana and other African nations. However, illegal mining activities have become a major concern for ...
We're dedicated to supporting efforts to eradicate illegal mining …
The United States Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Michael S. Regan, has affirmed dedication to assisting Ghana in its efforts to eradicate illegal mining.
Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana
In Ghana, an artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activity called galamsey is considered illegal because operators have not formally registered their sites with the government.
NATURAL RESOURCE EXPLOITATION AND NATIONAL …
Illegal mining has destroyed several forest reserves and farms, and also resulted in the pollution of rivers which serve as sources of potable water. Ghana's physical security is …
The Rise of the Fourth Estate: The Media, Environmental Policy, and the
Amid increasing climate change and environmental degradation, illegal mining (galamsey) has received widespread public concern in Ghana, with greater attention in recent times due to increased media coverage. This paper explores the role of the media in the ongoing crackdown on galamsey activities through a Media Agenda …
U.S. Gathers Experts to Tackle Illegal Mining in Ghana
Takoradi, W/R, Ghana – The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy Ghana, and the University of Mining and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa are convening …
The Ban on Illegal Mining in Ghana: Environmental and Socio …
Although the ban on illegal gold mining activity by the government has caused more people to lose their jobs leading to livelihood challenges in mining communities, it is a …
(PDF) Movers, Motives, and Impact of Illegal Small-Scale Mining…
This research unravels the agents and driving motivation behind the rise of illegal small-scale mining in Ghana and its impact. This is accomplished via a qualitative study using illegal small ...
Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment, Economy, and …
The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our environment and human life due to the lack of regulation in this sector. This paper is a review of the effects of illegal mining on the environment, the economy and agricultural …
Public Administration, Governance,andIllegalSmall
ment, inefficiencies in license administration, and corruption. In short, these attributes make illegal mining a complex problem. Applying the Theoretical Bases of Public Administration and the Different Phases of Governance to Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana. A core tenet of public administration is that societal values influence our ...
Illicit Chinese Small-Scale Mining in Ghana: Beyond …
While some scholars have attributed illicit small-scale mining to many factors, including institutional weakness, corruption, and cumbersome bureaucratic processes of acquiring a mining license, this study further explores the subject matter, demonstrating that the drivers of illegal small-scale mining in Ghana are complex and …
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. ...
Ghana Priorities: Illegal Mining
Ghana Priorities: Illegal Mining Technical Report The Problem. Artisanal and Small-Scale gold Mining (ASM) is an important economic activity in several gold-rich developing countries around the world (Kahhat et al., 2019).
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 …