Trends in the small-scale mining of precious minerals in …
Abstract Small-scale mining in Ghana is defined to include both the exploitation of mineral deposits (1) using fairly rudimentary implements and/or (2) at low levels of production with …
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Small-scale Mining, the SDGs and Human Insecurity in Ghana
2019614· This chapter discusses small-scale mining in Ghana in the context of two intergovernmental development indicators—the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDGs) and the African Union ’s Agenda 2063 (AU2063). Using the management and governance of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities in Ghana as a case study, we …
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Trends in the small-scale mining of precious minerals in …
Abstract Small-scale mining in Ghana is defined to include both the exploitation of mineral deposits (1) using fairly rudimentary implements and/or (2) at low levels of production with minimal capital investment. While the large-scale mining—of particularly gold—has become predominant, small-scale mining, which predates such operations, has continued to be an important …
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Small-scale gold mining activities in Ghana have had a …
2024615· In conclusion, the relationship between small-scale gold mining activities in Ghana is complex and multifaceted. While it contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction, it also poses significant environmental and social challenges.
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Large scale mining in Ghana: A review of the
101· Findings revealed that, mining activities gravely affect the quality of water in most mining communities due to the use of toxic …
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Small Scale Gold Mining and Environmental Degradation, in …
Ghana has a long history of small scale gold mining, but at the peak of colonial exploration; Europeans introduced large scale gold mining which led to the abolition of small scale mining activities with the passage of the Mercury Law in 1933, by the colonial government (Darimani and Akabzee, 2001).
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Environmental Impacts of Illegal Small-Scale Mining …
Also, small scale miners make extensive use of mercury in gold recovery through a process known as amalgamation. The process causes spillages, thereby resulting in mercury drainage into nearby streams (UNIDO, 2001; Peter Van, 2002). Some studies have also shown increased concentrations of heavy metals and other contaminants in water bodies around mining …
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Minerals Commission Official Website
Mining Cadastre The implementation of Mining Cadastre Administration System (MCAS) at the Minerals Commission seeks to improve and strengthen current levels of compliance checks and license administration procedures and practices. READ MORE Industry Statistics Monthly statistics of Gold produced and transported by the various mining companies on both small …
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Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization challenges in Ghana
217· Ghana legally recognizes ASM as a legitimate livelihood source with formalization blueprints for operators. However, the regulation of ASM activities in Ghana can largely be described as unsuccessful. Evidence shows that more than 85% of small-scale …
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Small-Scale Mining Incubation Program
The strategic objective of the SSMIP is to transform wholly owned Ghanaian small-scale mining entities into mid-tier or large scale in the long run, and to …
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The impact of artisanal small-scale mining on environmental
2025625· Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) is a critical means of livelihood for many, particularly in Ghana’s rural mining communities, providing substantial financial support for s.
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Mining Cadastre The implementation of Mining Cadastre Administration System (MCAS) at the Minerals Commission seeks to improve and strengthen current …
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Illegal Small-Scale Mining (Galamsey) and its Impact on the …
202511· Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Illegal small-scale mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, is a pervasive issue in Ghana that has led to significant human rights violations.
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A warm welcome The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) is the umbrella Association of registered Small Scale Miners as …
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COMBATING ILLEGAL SMALL-SCALE MINING (GALAMSEY) IN GHANA …
2025430· Abstract Galamsey, also known as illegal small-scale mining, persists in causing significant damage to Ghana''s environment, including water bodies, agricultural areas, and public health.
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Galamsey
Galamsey in Ghana Galamsey refers to illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana. [1][2] The term is derived from the English phrase "gather them and sell". [3] Historically, galamsey referred to traditional small-scale mining practices in Ghana, where local communities would gather and search for gold in rivers and streams. However, over time, the term has taken on a broader …
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Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization challenges in Ghana
217· Ghana legally recognizes ASM as a legitimate livelihood source with formalization blueprints for operators. However, the regulation of ASM activities in Ghana can largely be described as unsuccessful. Evidence shows that more than 85% of small-scale mining operations still occur in the informal and illegal sector of the economy outside the purview of …
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Small-Scale Mining in Ghana
2020826· The Switch As has been clearly expressed in the preceding paragraphs, small-scale mining, unlike galamsey, is not a prohibited activity. A small-scale mining operation will be classified as galamsey if the requirements that make it a legally valid enterprise are absent.
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Small-scale mining in Ghana: The government and the galamsey
201291· This paper argues that the current formalization system for small-scale gold miners in Ghana has been undermined and the small-scale mining laws no longer capture the reality of the sector’s activities. The paper will examine the small-scale mining system and shows that registered and unregistered actors operate not only in parallel but are actually intertwined …
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Small-scale Mining, the SDGs and Human Insecurity in Ghana
2019614· This chapter discusses small-scale mining in Ghana in the context of two intergovernmental development indicators—the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDGs) and the African Union ’s Agenda 2063 (AU2063). Using the management and governance of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities in Ghana as a case study, we …
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“We have done nothing wrong”: Youth miners’ perceptions of the
121· Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is one of the informal avenues which generate employment for opportunity-seeking youth (Arthur-Holmes et al., ). ASM, a low-tech, labor-intensive, mineral extraction and processing activity – has been gaining prominence for the past two decades.
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Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic …
INTRODUCTION Illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, has become a significant and pervasive issue in Ghana, posing substantial challenges to the country''s economy, environment, and social fabric (Hilson, 2010; Hilson et al., 2013; Kwadwo et al., 2016; Obeng et al., 2019; Yiridomoh, ). The term "galamsey" refers to small-scale mining activities, often conducted …
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(PDF) Small Scale Gold Mining and Environmental …
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Reflecting on the impact of an artisanal and small-scale mining …
202491· The study critically explores the impact of Ghana government''s ban on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) on poverty-endemic communities in northern Ghana. The data were sourced through face-to-face in-depth interviews with 35 miner s across two ASM communities in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region.
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Governance challenges of small-scale gold mining in Ghana: …
31· Small-scale miners require a small-scale mining license to undertake small-scale mining activities on a concession area up to 25-acres. This license also allows the license holder to engage in reconnaissance and prospecting.
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Environmental Impacts of Illegal Small-Scale Mining …
Also, small scale miners make extensive use of mercury in gold recovery through a process known as amalgamation. The process causes spillages, thereby resulting in mercury drainage into nearby streams (UNIDO, 2001; Peter Van, 2002). Some studies have also shown increased concentrations of heavy metals and other contaminants in water bodies around mining …
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Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization challenges in Ghana
217· Ghana legally recognizes ASM as a legitimate livelihood source with formalization blueprints for operators. However, the regulation of ASM activities in Ghana can largely be described as unsuccessful. Evidence shows that more than 85% of small-scale mining operations still occur in the informal and illegal sector of the economy outside the purview of …
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