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 …

The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …

Mining has long been a vital sector in the Ghanaian economy, making substantial contributions to employment, government revenue, and export earnings. Understanding the multifaceted …

The Impacts of Mining Industries on Land Tenure in Ghana: …

The mining industry is indispensable for development, and in developing countries like Ghana, it drives economic growth by generating revenue and creating job opportunities for millions of people. Nonetheless, irresponsible mining results in the deprivation of people's right to surface land, predominantly held under customary land tenure, with agriculture as the …

"Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: Implication for …

Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment in the Nadowli-Kaleo District. Table 2 presents the results on the effects of illegal mining on the environment. The study revealed that surface exploration and mining of the gold deposit in the Nadwoli-Kaleo district by the illegal miners have resulted in the loss of biodiversity, formation of ...

Impact Of Illegal Mining (galamsey) On Local Ecosystems

Illegal mining, often referred to as "Galamsey" in Ghana, poses significant threats to both local ecosystems and climate resilience. While mining can contribute to economic growth, illegal operations typically bypass environmental regulations, leading to devastating impacts on biodiversity, water quality, and soil integrity.

Effect of small scale mining on the environment in …

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 Ghanaian economy; its damaging effects has caused more harm than good.

Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …

Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on …

(PDF) Managing the impacts of mining on Ghana's water

Recent floods in Ghana are largely blamed on mining activities. Not only are lives lost through these floods, farms andproperties are destroyed as a result.

(PDF) 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 …

(PDF) ASSESSING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING ILLEGAL MINING …

Keywords: Ghana, Mining, Mineral Products, Impact, Economy. View. Show abstract. Assessment of Dissolved Mercury in Surface Water along the Lower Basin of the River Pra in Ghana. Article.

Impact of different illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining …

The widespread prevalence of illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining has raised significant concerns about its environmental and health impacts. This study investigates the effects of two mining methods (alluvial and chamfi) on soil physical, chemical, and microbial properties four years after mining in three municipalities of the Western Region of Ghana.

Review on Effects of Mining in Ghana: The Case of …

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 Local Socioeconomic Effects of Gold Mining

paper is to shed light on the welfare effects of gold mining in a detailed, in-depth country study of Ghana, a country with a long tradition of gold mining and a recent, large expansion in capital- …

(PDF) ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF SMALL-SCALE MINING …

PDF | On Sep 11, 2021, Kwadwo Botchway published ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF SMALL-SCALE MINING ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE ATIWA DISTRICT | Find, read and cite all the research you need ...

Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer, but it has an illegal mining …

Ghana's gold mines are found in most parts of the country, and the mining history can be traced back hundreds of years. However, a form of mining known as artisanal, illegal or small-scale ...

(PDF) The Evil Couple: Illegal Mining in Water …

The purpose of this study was to explore the combined effects of mining in water bodies and climate change on water resources in Ghana. The methodology explored in the study was quantitative approach.

Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic …

Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on the ...

Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in …

The current analysis focuses on the environmental and health impacts of mining in Ghana and blends extant data from the literature as well as the co-authors' recent findings on …

(PDF) Health impacts of industrial mining in …

PDF | On Sep 4, 2021, Philip Adongo and others published Health impacts of industrial mining in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa: A Policy Brief | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...

Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of …

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. How these environmental and health impacts are …

Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Economic …

Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on the country's economy and its overall development trajectory. The study focuses on the adverse effects of illegal mining, including environmental degradation, social instability, …

The Impacts of Mining Industries on Land Tenure in Ghana: …

This review brings to light various responses and effective strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of mining on land tenure in Ghana. These include community …

impacts of gold mining in Ghana Assessing …

impacts of gold mining in Ghana Frederick A. Armah, Isaac Luginaah & Obiri To cite this article: Frederick A. Armah, Isaac Luginaah & Obiri (2012) Assessing environmental exposure and health impacts of gold mining in Ghana, Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, 94:4, 786-798, DOI: 10.1080/02772248.2012.667205

The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming …

This article examines the impact of illegal mining in Ghana, shedding light on the critical issues that require urgent attention, actions taken so far by policymakers and sustainable solutions.

A Contextual Review of the Ghanaian Small-Scale …

The environmental impacts of small-scale mining in Ghana are then detailed, along with the land-use disputes that have occurred in the industry. The report concludes by providing contact information for some important people involved in

Ghana's Illegal Galamsey Gold Mining Affecting Cocoa …

Ghana, one of the world's biggest producers of cocoa beans, is facing a crisis around dangerous and dirty galamsey, or informal, mining—which experts warn could derail its agriculture sector.

Socioeconomic Effects of Large-Scale Gold Mining: …

district-level effects of large-scale gold mining in Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania.1 Together, these countries accounted for about 35 percent of gold production in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2013. Our focus on local impacts is motivated by the observation that, in general, the socioeconomic effects of large-scale mining are not well understood.

Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …

illegal mining in Ghana, there is a need for a systematic review that consolidates existing knowledge and provides a comprehensive understanding of the impacts on economic growth and development. (b) Limited focus on interconnected impacts: The existing literature often examines the impacts of illegal mining in

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 …

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

This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental performance in the industry. Since the ...

Ecological Study of Galamsey Activities in Ghana and their

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 about the adverse effects of ...

The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal …

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 the ...

Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in …

The current analysis focuses on the environmental and health impacts of mining in Ghana and blends extant data from the literature as well as the co-authors' recent findings on the causes, status, trends, and consequences of mining in Ghana.

Environmental and health impacts of mining: a case study …

Mining is regarded as one of the major economic activities with the ability to contribute to economic development. However, governments, the general public, stakeholder organizations and individuals have been concerned about the environmental and health implications of mining on surrounding communities. This paper investigated the environmental …

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 …

mining in Ghana: identifying problems and possible …

This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental performance in the industry.

Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of …

The paper contributes to the discussion on illegal mining in Ghana and its impact on the environment and sustainable development. Discover the world's research. 25+ million members;

Women In International policybrief

small-scale gold mining is reserved for Ghanaians, but the boom in gold prices in the 2000s and Ghana's unprotected gold wealth drew thousands of Chinese miners to Ghana who started mining for gold illegally.3 Known locally as galamsey, illegal gold mining by Chinese migrants in Ghana has had devastating effects on the economy, the environment,