Popularly known as 'galamsey', illegal mining has had significant adverse implications in Ghana, ranging from revenue losses to the state (as illegal miners do not pay taxes) to the pollution of important water bodies, among other problems.
from small-scale mining and galamsey operators. It is estimated that one million small-scale miners, comprised mostly of miners informally operating without any formal permits, are responsible for up to 30% of Ghana's total gold output (Arkorful et. al, 2018). According to Aubynn (2009), since 1990, $7 billion has been
Kwaku Owusu, a galamsey operator in Obuasi, one of the largest mining areas in the Ashanti region, told Daily Guide that AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), a legal mining company, has given them no other choice …
The team also calculated artisanal mining activity by year to pinpoint its rise in popularity over the past decade. The map above shows new mining activity over a subset of the study period from 2007 to 2017 near Kumasi, Ghana. (The researchers chose 2007 to 2017 to focus on years with sufficient cloud-free imagery to identify annual changes.)
IJAAR 2 (2014) 89-99 ISSN 2053-1265 Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on cocoa production in Atiwa district of Ghana Dennis Owusu Boateng*, Francis Nana Yaw Codjoe and Johnson Ofori Technical Department, Bunso Cocoa College, P. O. Box 2, Bunso, Eastern Region, Ghana. Article History ABSTRACT
The northern part of Ghana, including the Upper West Region which hitherto was precluded in galamsey discussions because of the absence of galamsey activities in this half of the country, has recorded massive illegal mining activities in recent times (Agyemang and Okoto, 2014; Laari et al., 2016; Baddianaah et al., 2021a).
Extensive studies conducted on the galamsey phenomenon estimate that half of those employed in galamsey operations in Ghana, are the youth, women and …
It is the undisputed mining hub of West Africa, and is dominated by two main gold mining sectors: the large scale mining sector (LSM) and small-scale or artisanal small-scale mining (SSM/ASM). …
The effects of illegal (Galamsey) mining in Ghana has been devastating over the last few years. Even though small-scale mining was legalized in 1989 during the Military Regime of the People's National Defense Council (PNDC), it …
Galamsey mining really affects the environment and associated biota through the removal of vegetation and topsoil; it is also an agent of the displacement of creatures, the cause of hanger, the ...
Gold mining has always been a part of Ghana, from the ornate jewelry of the Ashanti kings to British colonization. In the last several years, however, largely unregulated galamsey mining has ramped …
The study investigated how local dwellers' personal characteristics affect their participation in illegal mining activities (galamsey) in developing countries with specific …
Illegal mining or 'galamsey' in Ghana has been a menace in the country for a while. It has elicited negative feelings from people all over Ghana. The disgust and discontent associated with galamsey sites in Ghana is evident in the way the people have chosen to deal with the menace.
Significance – Community Mining Scheme. The CMS is a policy which is meant to align with the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 which regulates the small-scale mining industry. The government aims to create 16000 jobs nationwide through the scheme by legitimising the participation of residents of host mining communities in small-scale …
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....
Geospatial characterisation and distribution of Illegal gold mining (galamsey) operations in Upper West Region, Ghana Issah Baddianaah, Bernard Nuoleyeng Baatuuwie & Raymond Adongo GeoJournal 88, 789–810 ( 2023) Cite this article 229 Accesses 1 Citations Metrics Abstract
Galamsey mining really affects the environment and associated biota through the removal of vegetation and topsoil; it is also an agent of the displacement of creatures, the cause of hanger, the...
Gold mining has always been a part of Ghana, from the ornate jewelry of the Ashanti kings to British colonization. In the last several years, however, largely unregulated galamsey mining has ramped up—due in part to Chinese investors who bring sophisticated equipment and a lagging economy that makes the prospect of striking gold too sweet to …
The impacts of illegal mining on Africa and economies around the world over the years have been abysmal and as such have merited calls for stringent measures to dissuade its participants. ... (2018). Spatial distribution patterns of illegal artisanal small scale gold mining (Galamsey) operations in Ghana: A focus on the Western Region. Heliyon ...
The recent trouble with illegal mining, commonly called 'galamsey', a slang from 'gather them and sell', primarily exposes a failure of management over one of the country's main natural resource exports …
Galamseys are people who mine gold independently of mining companies, digging small workings (pits, tunnels and sluices) by hand. The word galamsey is derived from the phrase "gather them and …
The results showed that Wa West District is dominated by the dig and check galamsey while Wa East District hosts the large majority of the underground pits. In addition, Nadowli-Kaleo District is dominated by the underground pit galamsey. Wa East District was the hotspot of illegal mining activities (1644 sightings) in the region.
Recently, there have been efforts by stakeholders to monitor illegal mining ( galamsey) activities, foster their formalization and reclaim the many abandoned …
Ghana's newly-appointed Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor has been vocal in his belief that illegal mining (galamsey) can be tackled …
The Galamsey Threat. 26.11.2011 LISTEN. Over the past few weeks, there have been reports about mining pits collapsing on illegal miners, resulting in the death of many, while injuring others. A recent report carried by DAILY GUIDE indicated that five people, consisting four women and a man, lost their lives when an abandoned illegal …
"Galamsey" a local parlance used to describe small scale illegal mining in Ghana has been a national headache for Ghana since the 1970s and the reasons are not farfetched. The rampaging effects of galamsey on our environment notably our lands, water bodies and forests, the health, safety and security issues of galamsey operatives …
Unregulated artisanal mining is locally known as galamsey, derived from the Ghanaian words "gather" and "sell." 2007 - 2017 JPEG "Artisanal mining has a quicker turnaround time on the landscape, with …
Galamsey or artisanal mining involves rudimentary techniques of mineral extraction, highly manual processes, hazardous working conditions and low levels of environmental and health awareness ...
In the span of only a few years, Ghana has attracted an estimated 50,000 "gold seekers" from China, almost exclusively from Shanglin County in Guangxi province. This so-called "Shanglin gang" …
The high incidence of 'galamsey' or illegal mining and its socio-environmental effect in recent times have garnered serious concern among Ghanaians and the International Community. For example, the World Bank warned that Ghana risks losing its rivers and forest reserve to galamsey if immediate action is not taken to address the