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IMPACT OF ILLEGAL MINING ON SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG STUDENTS IN PUBLIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN ATIWA WEST DISTRICT . GODFRED GYAMFI ... Due to these large mineral deposits, mining in Ghana has become a significant economic activity going back to many years. Apart from gold, diamond, bauxite, iron,
Impact of different illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining …
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 …
Causes and Effects of Illegal Gold Mining (Galamsey) Activities …
In their repeated documentation of the dynamics of artisanal and small-scale mining activities in Ghana, Hilson and Potter (2003:237) questioned why the "illegal gold mining activity is so ...
Ghana's Illegal Galamsey Gold Mining Affecting …
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.
The Impact of Illegal Mining in Ghana on the Insurance …
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey" in Ghana, has far-reaching consequences on the country's economy, environment, and social structure. Among the sectors affected by this ...
Golden Migrants: The Rise and Impact of Illegal Chinese …
This article investigates factors that attract Chinese migrants into illegal small-scale mining in Ghana, their role in the supply chain, and the impact of their involvement. ... This dominance accounts for the massive negative social, economic, environmental, and political impact of illegal small-scale mining in the country. Amid state ...
Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem …
Despite the existence of these legal items for protecting the environment, illegal mining and non-compliance remain the cause of mining-related environmental degradation in …
Effects of illegal mining on the agriculture sector in Ghana.
reported that, "the scale [of illegal mining in Ghana] is so vast it is difficult to quantify," said Brigadier General Daniel Mishio, Chairman of Ghana's national security commission for lands ... G., 2001. "The environmental impact of small scale gold mining in Ghana: Identifying problems and possible solutions". Geogr. J., 168: 57 ...
The Menace of Illegal Mining in Ghana: A Threat to Our …
Illegal mining, locally known as "Galamsey," has become one of the most pressing environmental issues facing Ghana today. Despite numerous calls for action, the devastating impact of this activity continues to escalate, threatening our natural resources, particularly our water bodies and forests. Urgent and decisive steps are needed to combat this …
Illegal mining in Ghana: The negative impact on …
Impact of mining on health. Artisanal gold mining, while illegal, has become lucrative in Ghana. However, it devastates the environment, causes deforestation, and pollutes the water, air, and soil through the release of toxic …
Combating Illegal Mining (Galamsey) In Ghana Using …
This adaptive approach ensures sustained impact in combating illegal mining. Conclusion. AI offers promising solutions to the complex problem of illegal mining in Ghana. Through satellite imagery analysis, drone surveillance, predictive analytics, and community reporting tools, AI can significantly enhance the detection and prevention of ...
The Negative Effect of Legal Mining (Gather Them and …
environmental effects and other demerits of small-scale mining operations prima facie look overwhelming. But a ... A galamsey, derived from the phrase "gather them and sell", is a local Ghanaian term which means illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana; such workers are known as galamseyers or orpailleurs in neighboring francophone
The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: …
PDF | On Jan 1, 2012, Edwin Eric Owusu and others published The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: Evidence From Kwaebibirem District In Ghana | Find, read and cite all the research ...
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 …
Psychosocial effects of illegal mining dire, but overlooked
A pediatrician with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr Lawrence Osei Tutu has observed the troubling psychosocial impacts of the illegal mining menace on. ... We seem to firefight in everything we do in Ghana," he said. Reacting to these worrying concerns, Dr. Lawrence noted the levels of air pollution have led to a stark reality where ...
Impact of mining on land use land cover change and water …
The Effects of Illegal Small-Scale Gold Mining ("Galamsey") Activities on the Water Quality of the Akantansu and Sintim Rivers in the Asutifi North District of the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana ... The rise of the fourth estate–The media, environmental policy, and the fight against illegal mining in Ghana. Environ. Commun., 15 (2021), pp ...
The Devastating Consequences of Illegal Mining
The Devastating Consequences of Illegal Mining "Galamsey": Unveiling the Visible and Invisible Impacts on Ghana's Environment and Human Health By Alexander Anim - Mensah Ghana, a country renowned for its rich natural resources, is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis due to the rampant illegal mining activities, popularly known as ...
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 …
(PDF) Golden Migrants: The Rise and Impact of Illegal …
Sustainability, 2019. While the engagement of Chinese migrants in small-scale mining in Ghana has gained traction in scholarship, the extant literature pays little attention to how the relationship between the so-called formal institutions (e.g., the Minerals Commission and Ministry of Land and Natural Resources) and informal institutions (e.g., the chieftaincy and customary land …
The silent cost of illegal mining: Ghana's water bodies in peril
Despite these efforts, by 2024, 60% of water catchment areas remain severely affected by illegal mining activities, according to a Ghana Water Company report. Prominent political figures like Nana Ohene Ntow have openly criticized the NPP for failing to deliver on its promise, urging voters to reconsider their choices in the upcoming elections.
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...
The impact of small-scale gold mining on mining communities in Ghana
The Ghanaian mining industry is a controversial one. Many believe that the industry has contributed greatly towards the socioeconomic development of the country in terms of employment and social ...
Illegal Mining In Ghana: New Video Captures Deformities …
The effects of illegal mining in parts of Ghana on infants have been documented in a mind-boggling report; The Joy News documentary details how children suffer from kidney problems due to the hazardous chemicals used for illegal mining that seep into their food …
Ghana Braces For Nationwide Lockdown Amid Escalating Illegal Mining …
Ghana is on the verge of a nationwide lockdown, scheduled for September 30, as civil servants and labour unions intensify their campaign against illegal mining, known locally as Galamsey. The devastating environmental impact of these unregulated operations has sparked urgent calls for government intervention, including declaring a state of ...
Ghana's Illegal Galamsey Gold Mining Affecting Cocoa …
Illegal gold mining in Ghana further exacerbates a volatile cocoa market. In 2014, experts predicted a global cocoa shortage by 2020. However, cocoa production statistics have been unpredictable ...
Assessing potential health effect of lead and mercury and the impact …
This study sought to ascertain and measure the actual environmental impact of illegal mining activities in the Bonsa river in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly, Ghana. The river was partitioned into upstream, midstream, and downstream locations, and water samples were collected and subjected to physicochemical and heavy metal pollution analysis.
'We Are Poisoning Ourselves': Ghana Gold Rush Sparks …
"Illegal small-scale mining has been taking place for decades in Ghana. However, in recent years, it has been getting out of control, having catastrophic effects," he said. The …
The damning menace of illegal mining: Poisoning our water …
Currently, it's estimated that about 60% of Ghana's water bodies have been polluted due to illegal mining activities. Addressing the effects of galamsey cannot be overstated. The sooner we act, the better. A Call for Action. It is clear that the fight against illegal mining cannot be won through law enforcement alone.
ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE …
Within the past few decades, Ghana's mining sector specifically the small scale mining subsector has been marred by controversies mainly due to its threat to sustainable development.
Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana
Citation: Kwadwo Addo Tuffuor., et al. "Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana". Medicon Engineering Themes 6.2 (2024): 15-36. Effects of Illegal Mining on Human Security in Ghana 16 In the view of Alkire and Foster (2011) mining also has impact on the livelihood of poor people, while Gamu et al. (2015) have in-