This study examines the impact of Ghana-China diplomatic relations on government efforts to combat illegal gold mining in Ghana. While diplomatic ties between the two nations foster cooperation, trade, and economic growth, the environmental damage caused by illegal Chinese miners has raised concerns.
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[9]. ASGM accounted for 10.5% of Ghana's national gold production and employed 0.5–1 million people as of 2010 [10,11]. Gold production from ASGM in Ghana rose 43% from 2011– 12 [12]. Approximately 70% of ASGM in Ghana is estimated to occur illegally, though specific numbers are hard to determine.
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Through a systematic search and analysis of relevant literature, this review identifies the causes, methods, and consequences of illegal mining in Ghana. The findings reveal that illegal...
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Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing environmental and social issue in Ghana. The illicit mining practice involves the extraction of gold and other valuable ...
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A comprehensive study analysed 3344 soil samples from a mining district in Ghana, revealing high concentrations of arsenic (As), lead (Pb), …
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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 environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the …
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Therefore, without persistent visible political commitment and a focus on sustainable livelihoods, the struggle against illegal mining remains a formidable challenge. Conclusion. The environmental, health, and economic impacts of illegal mining on water bodies in Ghana are both profound and extensive.
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geospatial technology in an effort to resolve unlawful mining activities in Ghana, with the hopes of answering the aforementioned issues. 2. THE MINING INDUSTRY IN GHANA Mining is the process of removing metals and minerals from the Earth, such as manganese, gold, copper, and tin (Worlanyo and Jiangfeng, 2021). For many years, the extraction and
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Though the study did not find direct evidence of the impact of climate change processes on the environment, corroborative reports from research indicate about 1.6% rise in temperature across Ghana ...
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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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It also holds the highest concentration of gold deposits. Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa exporter, contributing 20 percent of the world's supply. More than 70 percent of cocoa beans come from West Africa. The mining sector has been blamed for changing the colour and quality of local rivers in Dunkwa, a mining town in Ghana.
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Mining has played an important role in the development of Ghana. Like all industries, mining has both benefits and risks for the people living in communities where minerals are
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The ongoing illegal mining activities in Ghana have set loose many pollutants into the environment which are associated with several short- to long-term impacts. While the illegal activities have ...
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This thesis aims at bringing to the fore the effects of small scale and illegal mining on the environment. The popular mining method (surface mining) and the reason why many youth are …
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The large footprint of small-scale artisanal gold mining in Ghana Abigail Barenblitta,c,⁎, Amanda Paytonb, David Lagomasinob, Lola Fatoyinboc,Kofi Asared, Kenneth Aidood, Hugo Pigotte, Charles Kofi Some, Laurent Smeetse,OmarSeidue, Danielle Woodf a Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, United States
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The processes involved in the computation and payment of compensation were not in line with protocols enshrined in the Minerals and Mining Act 703 of Ghana and the tenets of the entitlement theory ...
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Studies have examined the impacts of illegal mining on indigenous and loca l communities in Ghana. Bloch Bloch (2011) explored the role of illegal armed groups in mining and their effects on ...
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Lumen (n.d.) affirmed, that issues of the environment emanating from mining activities could include loss of biodiversity, erosion, formation of sinkholes; and contamination of surface water, soil and groundwater by …
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The Ghanaian mining industry is a controversial one. Many believe that the industry has contributed greatly towards the socioeconomic development of the country in terms of employment and social ...
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Mineral mining activities in Africa have long been associated with a myriad of socio-environmental impacts and conflicts, posing significant challenges to sustainable development and environmental ...
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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.
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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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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 ...
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1.3. Environmental Activities in Ghana Impacts of Mining Despite all these policies and institutions, environmental degradation in most of mining communities in Ghana is still of a major threat and concern. The extent of environmental devastation caused by mineral mining in Ghana is well documented [7,8,9,11,25,26,31,32].
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The impact of illegal ASM on soil physico-chemical properties is multifaceted and can vary depending on factors such as mining techniques, ore types, and site-specific conditions (Macdonald et al., 2014).For example, the use of heavy machinery in mechanized mining operations may lead to soil compaction and erosion, altering soil structure and reducing water …
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A study conducted by Mensah et al. (2015) on the environmental impact of mining in Ghana Prestea, found out that most of the major rivers in the mining communities, which served as the primary source of water for both domestic purposes and farming were heavily polluted by the activities of mining (Fig. 4 below). The activities of small-scale ...
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Measures to Mitigate Mining's Impact on the Environment: Best Practices, Regulations, and Case Studies. Mining is a vital industry that contributes to economic growth and development worldwide. However, mining activities can also have severe environmental impacts, including land degradation, water pollution, air pollution, and biodiversity loss.
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This paper discusses the environmental and human development impact of mining activities in Ghana's largest diamond production town, Akwatia. Indeed, while the environmental impact of diamond mining in Akwatia is not linked to environmental contamination from mercury (as is found in artisanal gold mining), the town provides a unique example of the negative …
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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 ...
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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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