Trends in the small-scale mining of precious minerals in Ghana…

Small scale gold mining in Ghana has a long history. It has existed as far back as the eighth century as a economic activity. It was legalised recently when the Small Scale Mining L aw (PNDCL 218) 1989 was passed and public policies were formulated to support the implementation of the law.

Ghana mining advantages include increased gold …

Mining is a key strategic industry for Ghana, and in 2022 the country was Africa's largest gold producer and the 11th largest globally, generating an estimated 3.7m oz. Indeed, gold regularly accounts for nearly half of gross merchandise exports. Ghana also has commercially exploited deposits of manganese, bauxite and diamonds, with these being joined by

Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2025 Ghana

The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is as follows: the 1992 Constitution of Ghana; ... (Act 490) and its subsidiary legislation, and other natural resources-related laws, such as: the Forestry Commission Act, 1999 …

As Ghana pushes mining in forests, a cautionary tale from a fading forest

A third of the Apamprama Forest Reserve, in Ghana's gold-rich Ashanti region, has disappeared in little more than 20 years. Satellite data show that forest loss has accelerated since 2018, when ...

Full article: Environmental risk assessment of heavy metals

PHD lies in the "rain forest zone of Ghana, with a humid tropical environment. There are two rainy seasons; March to July (the main season) and September to November (minor season). ... (Co), which could be due to automotive exhaust emissions, industrial activity related to metal mining and processing, and other factors (Faroon et al., 2004 ...

Ghana: Mineral Policy

4. Gold, cocoa, and recently oil and gas form the backbone of Ghana's economy. Ghana's economy began a sustained recovery in the mid-1980s (following a near collapse in the 1970s) that continued through the 2000s due to improvements in macroeconomic management, high commodity prices, and in recent years, the advent of oil production and related …

The Current State of Mining in Ghana: Challenges and …

In summary, the current state of mining in Ghana is characterised by a delicate balance of challenges and opportunities. By embracing responsible practices and fostering collaboration between government, industry, and local communities, Ghana can pave the way …

Challenges to the efficacy of forestry and wildlife …

The same challenge was admitted at the launching of the 2012 forest and wildlife policy. The coordinator of the Ghana Forest Watch Ghana, Mr. Kingsley Bekoe hinted that the dissemination of the policy content of the local people residing …

Commodity Monitor showcases mercury-free mining equipment

Madam Martha Amoako, Director of Operations and Strategy, at Commodity Monitor said "Though artisanal and small-scale mining immensely holds potential for Ghana's economy, its current practices pose extreme risks to water and forest resources. The mineral processing plant we have deployed improves gold recovery and protects the environment ...

The large footprint of small-scale artisanal gold mining in Ghana

Precious metals like gold have been a part of local economies for thousands of years and globally remain a highly valued commodity. In Ghana, gold mining is conducted by way of industrial-scale mines, as well as smaller artisanal mines, locally known as Galamsey.While this industry has provided economic benefits to local communities, the environmental and health …

Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana

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 found. ... mining, processing and mineral ... Displaced farmers generally obtain alternative land by renting land or clearing nearby forests.47 Even when farmers are ...

(PDF) Governance challenges of small-scale gold …

The artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector-commonly described as low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly associated with the use of ...

Mining and agriculture in Ghana: a contested terrain

Mining and agriculture in Ghana 373 tremendous inflows of investments, sharp increase in mineral production (particularly gold) and modest improvement in socio-economic development associated with ...

(PDF) Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana

Given that 200,000 people in Ghana are involved in the small-scale gold mining industry and that the numbers are expected to grow in Ghana and many other regions of the world, elucidating mercury ...

Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of …

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 excavators and ...

Forestry in Ghana

Forests cover about one-third of Ghana's total area, with commercial forestry concentrated in the southern parts of Ghana. ... such as furniture and floorings, earned six times the price of an equivalent volume of logs. Improvements in the processing sector caused wood products (excluding lumber) to rise to about 20 percent of export earnings ...

10 Minerals Driving Ghana's Mining Industry

Ghana has sought to further diversify its mining sector by developing its chromite deposits. While relatively underdeveloped, Chromite mineralization has been found in the …

How Ghana's Forests Are Under Threat From …

Ghana, a country rich in forest resources, is facing a serious challenge from a new mining regulation that allows unrestricted exploitation of its forest reserves. The regulation, known as Legislative Instrument (L.I. 2462), …

GHANA LANDSCAPE RESTORATION AND SMALL-SCALE …

The Government of Ghana (GoG) has in recent years initiated several sectoral reforms to address the challenges in agricultural productivity, forest landscapes management, and sustainable …

Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment, Economy, and …

The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our environment and human life due to the lack of regulation in this sector. This paper is a review of the effects of illegal mining on the environment, the economy and agricultural productivity in Ghana. The …

Land, water, and forest degradation in artisanal and small-scale mining

The interventions have not produced an effective response to the problem, and the mining activities continue to ravage pristine landscapes. In Ghana, for instance, informal mining continues to expand and damage the environment despite enhanced regulations and increased military patrolling of mining sites (Bansah et al., 2022; Eduful et al., 2020; Hilson et al., 2014).

Environmental Impacts of Mining: A Study of Mining Communities in Ghana

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 …

Bauxite mining at Atewa Forest Reserve, Ghana: a political

Atewa Forest Reserve in the Eastern Region of Ghana represents one of only two reserves with upland evergreen forests in Ghana but is also a possible site for bauxite mining. The Government of Ghana deployed an infrastructure in anticipation for a refined bauxite agreement with China. Ghana's Government seeks to develop an integrated Bauxite-Aluminum Industry; …

Ghana

In 2018, Ghana discovered commercial quantities of lithium and is working with international partners to mine and develop lithium mining and processing. Ghanaian mining production traditionally was state owned, but starting in the 1980s, Ghana moved toward privatization and state divestiture, including by attracting foreign investment.

Mineral Processing Equipment | Multotec Ghana

Multotec in Ghana has supported mineral processing plants in West Africa since 2001, with the Multotec range of mineral beneficiation solutions and aftermarket services. Through leading mineral processing technologies, including screening media, cyclones, magnetic separators, ...

Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2025 Ghana

The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is as follows: the 1992 Constitution of Ghana; ... (Act 490) and its subsidiary legislation, and other natural resources-related laws, such as: the Forestry Commission Act, 1999 (Act 571); the Water Resources Commission Act, 1996 (Act 522); the Ghana Geological Survey Authority Act, 2016 (Act 928 ...

The GH¢300 Million Failed Galamsey Fight: A sign of a

The Ghana Forestry Commission reports that the country has lost 38 forest reserves due to galamsey activities. Furthermore, the menace is negatively impacting the production of Ghana's major ...

Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem …

The small-scale mining sector in Ghana is an important contributor to job creation for people in rural communities due to lack of sufficient-paying alternative jobs (Hilson and Banchirigah, 2009; Amponsah-Tawiah and Dartey-Baah, 2011).About 85% of the estimated one million people who are directly or indirectly employed in the small-scale mining sector are …

Mercury-free gold mining in Ghana

It recently rolled out mining equipment that efficiently recovers more gold for artisanal and small scale miners in Ghana without using any chemicals. The equipment made available includes a mobile sluice and a crusher, a centrifugal gravity concentrator processing system and a trailer-mounted alluvial sand and clay wash plant.

As Ghana pushes mining in forests, a cautionary …

Green campaigners cited Apamprama's destruction in decrying a recent push by the Ghanaian government to encourage industrial mining, including inside forest reserves.

(PDF) Mining in Ghana's forests: Cross-sectoral linkages and …

Drawing on an exploratory case study of Ghana, this paper aims to outline the linkages between the forestry and minerals sectors.

THREATS TO FOREST RESERVE MANAGEMENT FROM …

minerals especially gold and diamond could be mainly found within the forest area of the southern Ghana, the Ashanti region Ghana Minerals Commission (G.M.C), 2010. Gold production increased within the forest area of the southern Ghana as a result of the arrival of the European traders, and southern Ghana became popularly

"Unearthing the Hidden Perils: A Comprehensive Review of Illegal Mining

With the inception of an Economic Recovery Programme (ERP) by the government in 1983, Ghana's minerals and mining sector has seen a major resurgence over the past one and a half decades.

MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA

Ghana is well endowed with substantial mineral resources, the major ones being gold, diamonds, manganese and bauxite. Gold is the predominant mineral produced in the country accounting …