Despite government efforts, the fight against illegal mining has faced significant challenges and limited success. To pave way for a brighter future, Ghana must embrace sustainable solutions that ...
In Ghana, there are about 300 registered small-scale mining groups and they constitute a major source of employment especially for small-scale gold and diamond miners, and contribute some foreign ...
The last few years has witnessed internationalisation of small scale mining in Ghana. The entry of migrant artisanal miners has brought losers and winners in the sub-sector, creating a myriad of socio-political problems. However, official attempts to curb it have exacerbated the systemic problem of mineral governance. This paper analyses the …
Based on field observations and interviews involving 49 women miners in the Prestea–Huni Valley Municipality of Ghana, this paper discusses the on-site challenges of women in ASM through multiple standpoint and African feminism theoretical perspectives.
The devolution of small-scale mining decisions to municipal and district assemblies working in collaboration with traditional authorities is key to saving the industry in Ghana.
According to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, mining communities would need to get at least 30% of total mineral royalties to address the challenges related to mining and ensure development. Fourth ...
Small scale mining especially illegal mining commonly called "Galamsey" has attracted much attention in recent times. This study seeks to explore the emerging trends and challenges of small scale mining in northern Ghana. Using structured questionnaire, key informant interviews as well as in-depth interviews, the study sampled 57 stakeholders …
The mounting environmental and socioeconomic challenges in Ghana epitomize the prospects and challenges that the mining sector faces in the continent. Consistent with trends in other countries, mining reforms in Ghana have attracted huge foreign investments, increasing mining output, and spurring economic development in …
The last few years ha ve witnessed internationalisation o f small scale mining in Ghana. The entry of migrant artisanal miners
Water Resources Commission Act, 1996 (Act 522) Ghana Geological Survey Authority Act, 2016 (Act 928) These laws listed constitute the principal and subordinate legislation regulating the mining of industrial minerals, including gold in Ghana. It sets out the licensing regime for gold mining in Ghana, the rights of a mining leaseholder, as …
These grim statistics make the call for an examination of the legal regime of our mining industry more imperative, and there could not have been any better time to do this, than when the Government is pursuing measures to sanitise the mining industry, and make Ghana the mining hub of Africa.
This study examines the implementation challenges of small-scale mining laws in the Bekwai Municipality of Ghana. The study adopted the qualitative approach using a case study design. Primary data were obtained through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Among others, this study found that illegal mining is a formidable …
Artisanal gold mining has a long history in Ghana, hence the colonial name of Ghana – The Gold Coast. Between 1493 and 1600, Ghana was the largest gold producer in the world, accounting for about 36 per cent of world output, an enviable feat achieved with the support of a vibrant ASM sector (GOG 2014). This underscores the prowess of the sector …
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Reduction or possible elimination of Hg from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is one of the main goals of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which has been signed by many countries involved in ASGM, including Ghana. This article provides a recent overview of ASGM gold production and Hg use in Ghana. In addition, …
This study examines the implementation challenges of small-scale mining laws in the Bekwai Municipality of Ghana. The study adopted the qualitative approach using a case study design. Primary data were obtained through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Among others, this study found that illegal …
A comprehensive approach that considers the social, economic, and environmental impacts of small-scale mining activities is necessary to effectively protect water resources in mining communities in Ghana and …
1.1 Background Information Ghana's mining history, particularly gold, dates back to the fifteenth century. The industry was very vibrant during the pre- independence period when mining policy was largely geared towards assisting and promoting the maximization of mineral production in the interests of the colonial powers.
This paper assesses the challenges in policy implementation in the small scale gold mining sector of Ghana by reviewing policies on regularisation and environmental management.
This research investigated the extent, benefits and challenges of Global Sourcing in the Ghana Mining industry.
FINDINGS: Competitive politics and the challenge of combating illegal mining in Ghana. 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 artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) on a legal …
Ghana is among the top mineral producing countries in Africa. While large-scale mining companies obtain permits to extract the minerals, smaller groups and individuals also engage in small-scale artisanal mining. Most of these entities do not possess the requisite permits to operate, which makes the artisanal mining activities …
The mining industry has been crucial to the development of Ghana. As with all industries, mining has both advantages and disadvantages for the inhabitants of mineral-rich communities. The manner in which these environmental and health effects are
This study seeks to explore the emerging trends and challenges of small scale mining in northern Ghana. Using structured questionnaire, key informant interviews as well as in-depth interviews, the study sampled …
Sand mining in coastal Ghana. Sand mining refers to the extraction of sand from an open pit from agricultural or forest lands, beaches, inland dunes, beaches, and river beds mainly for construction purposes (Rentier, and Cammeraat, 2022). Sand mining at the coast is a common phenomenon in developing countries, including Ghana.
ASM is the supplier of minerals for the Jewelry Industry in Ghana. Serve as Precursors to Large Scale Exploration Companies (Pathfinders) Contribution towards Community Development through Implementation of CSR projects. ASM Contributed 43% (2.1 million oz) of total gold production in 2018, 36% in 2019, 30% in 2020 and.
Even though, Ghana has adequate laws to regulate Hg use by reducing and where feasible eliminate the use of Hg for small-scale mining. However, due to some legal limitations to the current situation there is the need to amend some of …
This paper investigates the impact of mining foreign direct investment on economic growth in Ghana using quarterly time series data from 1996–2015. The study employs the Autoregressive Distributed ...
The first offices of the West Africa Chamber of Mines, which gave birth to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, were set up in 1903 with the principal objective of advancing and protecting the mining interests of the shareholders. The Chamber was composed of directors of the mining companies in London who among other functions, had the power …
Mining sector during economic challenges: Ghana and emerging markets. Ghana was called the Gold Coast prior to independence because of its rich deposits of gold and other minerals. Till date those ...
the implications of large-scale mining in Ghana. Fin dings revealed that, mining activities gravely affect the quality of wa ter in most mining. communities due to the u se of toxic substanc es ...
Miners will need to dig deep—and not just metaphorically—to boost performance and deliver value as unprecedented mining industry challenges unfold.
In 2010, under the Mining Sector Support Initiative which was funded by the European Commission, it was discovered that Ghana have valuable deposits of copper, Phosphate, nickel Chromium and Uranium in the country.
The Ghana Geological Survey Department conducts geological studies, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation is the government entity responsible for petroleum exploration and production, and the Precious Minerals Marketing Corporation is responsible for promoting the development of small-scale gold and diamond mining in Ghana and …
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Challenges of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in domestic settings: An exploration of mining regulation vis-à-vis CSR in Ghana. Resources Policy 47: 9-17.
Women play a great role in the production value chain of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper provides a systemati…
The gold mining sector in Ghana predates independence and has over the years contributed significantly to Ghana's socio-economic development through revenue generation, employment creation and an increase in foreign direct investments. Ghana has the necessary laws, policies and available institutions to effectively supervise and …
CHAPTER THREE ANALYSIS OF POLICY GAPS IN GHANA'S MINERALS AND MINING SECTOR from PRESSING THE UNDO BUTTON: A POLICY GAP ANAL YSIS OF GHANA 'S MINERALS AND MINING SE CTOR TO OPTIMIZE GAINS FR OM THE SHEINI IR ON ORE WEALTH on JSTOR. JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and …
