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The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our …

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Illegal mining popularly known as galamsey has caused the people of Daboase, the district capital of Mpohor Wassa East their livelihood and the Ghana Water Company Limited millions of …

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ii ABSTRACT Mining activities are undertaken in many parts of the world where mineral deposits are found. In developing nations such as Ghana, the activity is done both legally and

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As a result, this study seeks to investigate illegal gold mining and its environmental implication for climate-smart agriculture in Ghana. The study used a single case study using a mixed-methods ...

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of some affected illegal mining communities in the district (Figure 1). 3. Discussion 3.1. Drivers of Illegal Mining Activity in Ghana There are many reasons why people engage in activities …

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mercury exposure from small scale mining activities is another serious threat the environment is exposed to (Punam et al., 2017). In Ghana, air pollution around industrial gold m. llegal small …

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Gold mining has been the backbone of Ghana's development since pre-colonial times. It has been essential in revenue mobilisation and the provision of employment to many …

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Ghana is known for its vast mineral resources, with gold being the most prominent. The country is the largest gold producer in Africa and ranks among the top ten globally. Gold mining has …

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By examining livelihood strategies and reviewing successive government policies on mining and sustainability, we discovered gaps in the area of policy implementation and systemic marginalization...

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The Narratives of Illegal Gold Mining in Ghana The results from the review of existing literature and previous experiences of illegal mining informs of striking set of narratives on illegal mining …

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Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana

Asklund R, Eldvall B. Contamination of water resources in Tarkwa Mining Area of Ghana [masters thesis]. [ Lund, Sweden: ]: Lund University, 2005. 62 p. ... Challenges with eradicating illegal …

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To solve these problems caused by illegal mining, the government of Ghana was determined to adopt measures to keep illegal miners at bay (Daily Graphic, 2014). The government of Ghana …

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Illegal mining and the environment are linked inextricably with the former having disastrous implications on the later. The problem of illegal mining has been a matter of concern for a long time but it appears the challenges …

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consistent illegal mining activities in the Ghana. These factors go against effective resource management and pose challenges to sustainable economic development. The study shows …

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Using illegal small-scale mining within the Tarkwa Municipality in Ghana as a case study, the research delves into the interactions between Chinese and Ghanaian actors at the …

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This research was conducted in Kenyasi the district capital of Asutifi north district of Ghana to examine the impact of illegal mining on public health A total of 200 respondents …

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existence of these legal items for protecting the environment, illegal mining and non-compliance remain the cause of mining-related envi-ronmental degradation in Ghana. …

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Effect of small scale mining on the environment in Ghana

Illegal mining in Ghana has had a devastating effect on the environment, especially on water bodies. Even though small-scale and illegal mining have contributed to the growth of the …

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The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana…

Discourses on "illegal" or informal small‐scale mining (galamsey) have presented it largely as a menace. Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter‐narrative to …

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The widespread prevalence of illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining has raised significant concerns about its environmental and health impacts. This study investigates the …

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This thesis explores the intricate relationship between ecological destruction and human rights abuses, specifically focusing on illegal mining activities in Ghana, commonly known as …

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THE IMPLICATIONS OF GHANA'S 2017 SMALL-SCALE MINING BAN ... MUNICIPALITY BY LUCY BENYIN Thesis submitted to the Department of Geography and Regional Planning of …

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Erasmus University Thesis Repository: Impact of illegal mining

This study examined the impact of mining activities on the livability of people in Asankragua in Ghana using a qualitative methodology. Thirty semi-structured in-depth …

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Resources, 2017). The illegal small-scale gold mining is termed as "Galamsey", which emanated from jumbling Ghanaian local parlance, "Gather-am-and-sell" (Duodu, 2013). Amenfi West …

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300 respondents from five areas known for illegal mining in Ghana. The data collected was analysed using regression analysis with the aid of statistical package for social science …

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The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana…

Discourses on "illegal" or informal small-scale mining (galamsey) have presented it largely as a menace. Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter-narrative to …

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SMALL-SCALE MINING IMPACT ON RURAL LIVELIHOOD iii Abstract For years, Ghana has been confronted with illegal small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey. It is alleged …

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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). ...

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Intersection between ecological destruction and human rights: …

This thesis explores the intricate relationship between ecological destruction and human rights abuses, specifically focusing on illegal mining activities in Ghana, commonly …

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Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: A …

In Ghana, the number of people engaged in illegal artisanal mining activities, referred to locally as galamsey, expanded from perhaps 30,000 in 1995 (World Bank, 1995) to …

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An analysis of illegal mining on the Offin shelterbelt forest reserve

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I hereby declare that the preparation and presentation of the thesis were supervised in accordance with the guidelines on supervision of dissertation laid down by the Presbyterian ...

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The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A

The findings reveal that mining has been a significant driver of economic growth in Ghana, contributing to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) through foreign exchange …

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Chiefs mitigating illegal mining as custodians of the land in Ghana

Master Thesis; Search: Search Tuah, Ebenezer. . Chiefs mitigating illegal mining as custodians of the land in Ghana Publication Publication. ... exposing how …

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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 …

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The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: Evidence

Keywords: Illegal mining, gold, diamond, youth, inhabitants, Ghana 1. Introduction Small scale mining in Ghana generally refers to artisanal mining of precious minerals particularly gold and …

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Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana

Citation: Kwadwo Addo Tuffuor., et al. "Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana". Medicon Engineering Themes 6.2 (2024): 15-36. Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in …

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