- Mon - Sat 8:00 - 18:00
- [email protected]
- 0086-21-58386256
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 …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
60% of Ghana's fresh water sources are contaminated by toxins and chemicals from illegal gold mining.. For centuries Ghana was known to many as the Gold Coast. And for …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
in different regions of Ghana Results and Discussion Environmental impact of galamsey activities in Ghana On a worldwide basis, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) operations …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
A major canker that has inflicted Ghana in recent times, continuing to bite hard and portends a disaster for the future is illegal mining, commonly called 'galamsey' [a corrupted version of ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Watch Part 1 of Galamsay Fraud - the latest Anas Aremeyaw Anas – Tiger Eye Pi undercover investigation on the fight against illegal mining in Ghana.
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has sounded the alarm on the worsening effects of illegal mining, or galamsey, and called for decisive action from the …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Ghana Bar's call to reinstate Chief Justice is 'much ado about nothing' – Edudzi Tameklo; ... Galamsay. General News. inghananewstoday January 20, 2025. 0 1 . Obuasi mine deaths: …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Corruption is further exacerbated by systemic delays in Ghana's mining licensing regime. it is found out that over a third of respondents waited more than 12 months to acquire a licence, often ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it has launched investigations into all suspected corruption-related offenses associated with illegal small-scale mining, popularly …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Galamsey, the local term for illegal small-scale mining in Ghana, continues to pose a serious threat to the nation's environment, social fabric, and efforts towards equitable …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Galamsey, a term derived from the English phrase "gather them and sell," refers to illegal, small-scale gold mining activities that have plagued Ghana for decades. Though Ghana …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Larry Madowo travels to Ghana to speak with locals who fear their rivers are polluted by illegal gold mining and believe it is affecting women's health. This story is part of As Equals, CNN's ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has initiated a series of coordinated operations targeting illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, in towns notorious for such practices across the Western, Ashanti, …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
It is the undisputed mining hub of West Africa, and is dominated by two main gold mining sectors: the large scale mining sector (LSM) and small-scale or artisanal small-scale …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Despite these efforts, by 2024, 60% of water catchment areas remain severely affected by illegal mining activities, according to a Ghana Water Company report. Prominent …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Ghana's illegal mining frenzy is damaging the country's economy in many ways. The skyrocketing demand for gold is clear. Small-scale mines produced 1.2 million ounces of …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Illegal mining has ravaged Ghana's rivers such as the Pra, Offin, and the Ankobea through the use of toxic chemicals such as mercury and cyanide to extract precious minerals. …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Galamsey, a popular name for small-scale mining in Ghana, is an important livelihood for many rural Ghanaians. Although concerns have been raised in the popular media …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
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 …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
The rapid rise in exploration and mining activities in Ghana has raised expectations of significant economic and social benefits for communities but has also …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
· Learning from Countries with Strong Mining Laws: Countries like Canada and South Africa have developed systems that allow legal and environmentally responsible mining. …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Crime Rates: Crimes such as robberies, possession of illegal arms and illicit drugs, and other criminal offenses have become common in mining areas. The Ghana Police Service …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Illegal mining or 'galamsey' has existed in Ghana since 1992 but its severity has been increasing constantly up till now. As documented by Third World Network (Ghana) in …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Illegal gold mining in Ghana further exacerbates a volatile cocoa market. In 2014, experts predicted a global cocoa shortage by 2020. However, cocoa production statistics have …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into corruption linked to illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as "galamsey." This action comes in response to growing …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
The deforestation rate in Ghana is significant, driven by illegal logging, cocoa farming, and mining, including illegal activities like galamsey.According to a 2020 report, Ghana has lost over 2.7 million hectares of forest, with an annual …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
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 …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Artisanal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is an unstructured and illegal small-scale mining that continues to wreak havoc on Ghana's environment, especially in the …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Ghana, one of the world's top 10 gold-producing countries, is grappling with a crisis that threatens its environment, health, and social fabric. Beneath the surface of its vast gold deposits lies a heartbreaking story of …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073
Benedicta Osei-Boateng Photo Credit: Ruth McDowall, featured in Detecting Gold Mining in Ghana, NASA Landsat Image Gallery. The West African nation of Ghana is endowed …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073