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industry by assessing the CSR operative polices of AngloGold Ashanti in Ghana and South Africa. RESEARCH METHODS In order to achieve the aim of the study, a …
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(PDF) A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of …
Recent reports indicate that 'illegal' artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) continues to flourish in mining communities in Ghana, despite several attempts by governmental apparatuses to stop …
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Impacts of illegal mining activities on water quality for …
Literature suggests that in the Amazon region, illicit gold mining activities have led to mercury discharge into rivers and streams (Swenson et al. 2011).This situation has …
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The Galamsey Menace—A Nation on the Brink
By Jones Anlimah . The issue of illegal small-scale mining, or "galamsey," has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges in Ghana today.Despite numerous …
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The Current State of Mining in Ghana: Challenges and …
Ghana, often hailed as one of Africa's most stable democracies, has long been known for its rich mineral resources, particularly gold. However, the current state of mining in the country is a …
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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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The Current State of Mining in Ghana: Challenges and …
By integrating reforestation initiatives with mining operations, Ghana can begin to heal the scars left by extraction activities, creating a more harmonious relationship between …
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KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND …
impacts of illegal gold mining activities at Dunkwa-On-Offin, the capital town of Upper Denkyira East Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana. The main objectives of the research are to …
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Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in …
The environmental impacts and natural resources considered in this study for assessing the impacts of mining activities in Ghana include land, agriculture, water, air and noise pollution, as …
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PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA …
2.6 Environmental Impacts of Mining Activities in Ghana 22 2.7 Socio-economic impact of small-scale mining 23-24 2.8 Some Problems Associated with Mining Activities 25 2.8.1 …
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Ghanaians disapprove of illegal mining, endorse …
mining (some diamond mining but mostly gold) in Ghana, each earning on average between US$100 and US$300 per month (Phys Org, 2017). Afrobarometer's latest national survey in …
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FINDINGS: Competitive politics and the challenge …
1 June 2017 Dr Abdul-Gafaru Abdulai In the last three months, the Ghanaian media landscape has been dominated by discussions about the dangers of illegal mining. Although Ghana has had a formalised process for engaging in …
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THE GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES
To be a respected, effective and unified voice for the mining industry. 1.3 Mission Statement To represent the mining industry in Ghana using the resources and capabilities of its members to …
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IMPACT OF ILLEGAL MINING ACTIVITIES ON THE …
of mining extraction, Ghana has still not been able to shift from environmentally destructive practices like resource extraction as per the EKC would predict.(Ndembanteh,2020). ... 1.2 …
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Ghana faces billions in costs to reclaim lands devastated by illegal mining
Ghana needs billions of dollars to restore degraded land and polluted water bodies from illegal mining activities; The agency plans to enhance monitoring and enforcement …
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Addressing the Galamsey Menace: Opportunity and …
The uncontrolled activities of illegal mining (galamsey) are adversely affecting water bodies, vegetation, wild animals, human health and safety. Various stakeholders are calling for the …
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Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of …
mining activities in Ghana. The Environmental Protection Agency, and the Forestry Commission, are institutions that support the protection of the environment espec ially forest …
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Galamsey gold rush: Hidden costs, power dynamics
Illegal gold mining, locally known as galamsey, is a pressing issue in Ghana. This practice, driven by economic desperation and weak regulatory frameworks, has severe …
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#StopGalamseyNow and the never-ending fight against Illegal Mining…
The headline of this 2017 GNA report, cross-published by Pulse, would show that GWLC's problem with galamsey activities, turbidity rates, and difficulty producing water did not …
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Illegal Small Scale Mining and its Effects on the …
According to the Ghana Chamber of Mines and other studies, the rise in illegal mining activities can be attributed to various factors, including poverty, unemployment, inadequate enforcement …
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The illegal gold mines killing rivers and …
Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining activities. Ghana is the leading producer of gold in Africa and about 35% of it is extracted by small-scale ...
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Insight into Illegal Mining Phenomenon Galamsey in …
problem lies with the unconventional methods and chemicals used in the activities, therefore the paper proposes that government should adopt an innovative approach to the operations of …
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Illegal mining digs up multiple problems in Ghana | ENACT …
As more and more gold deposits are discovered in northern Ghana, it is likely that extremists could exploit the illicit mining hubs for resource mobilisation and recruitment. Some …
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Statement on Illegal Mining
Statement on Illegal Mining Access The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Received April 2024; Revised May 2024; Accepted June 2024 Keywords: Illegal mining, environmental …
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NORTHERN GHANA: WHAT ROLE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY …
Statement of the Problem The expansion of mining activities across Northern Ghana has the potential to contribute to reducing north-south inequalities if done in a responsible and …
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mining in Ghana: identifying problems and possible …
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.
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The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …
The problem statement arises from the need to understand the implications of mining for sustainable development and inform evidence-based policy decisions in the sector.
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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST THE EFFECTS OF MINING …
mining scene has witnessed a new boom. A large amount of capital had been channelled into the mining sector in Ghana and new technologies have been introduced. The result is the mining …
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CONCEPT NOTE
will be a public sector project that will work closely with the private sector engaged in mining activities and nearby communities. 1.3 Description of the Problem Surface mining is a …
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The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: …
The problem statement arises from the need to understand the implications of mining for sustainable development and inform evidence-based policy decisions in the sector.
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