environmental aspects of mining in ghana

Health impacts of small-scale gold mining in Kenyasi, Ghana

environmental issues surrounding the sector, limited attention has been directed at health and safety issues associated with the small-scale gold mining processes (IGF, 2017). This paper contributes to fulfilling this gap. Earliest records on mining suggest the indigenous people of Ghana mined gold for several centuries before

Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining …

In addition, chemicals in the river can be harmful to the skin and the entire human body. Mercury affects the renal system, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system. 23 One report estimated that 5 tons of mercury is released from small-scale …

(PDF) Socioeconomic and Environmental …

Socioeconomic and Environmental Assessments of Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana K. J. Bansah and P. Bekui 2 1 Missouri University of Science and Technology (Department of Mining …

Environmental Impacts of Mining: A Study of Mining …

EFFECT OF GHANA MINING LAWS ON SMALL-SCALE MINING …

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 environmental impacts of mining activities in Ghana.

Environmental and health impacts of mining: a case …

Published: 24 April 2023. Environmental and health impacts of mining: a case study in Kenyasi-Ahafo Region, Ghana. Albert Martey Addo, Emmanuel Kwesi Nyantakyi, …

Ghana's battle with illegal small-scale mining | Africa …

In May 2019, Ghana is rumoured to have recently overtaken South Africa as Africa's largest gold producer. Gold represents up to 49 per cent of the country's exports, contributing $8.35 billion to Ghana's $59 …

(PDF) Health impacts of industrial mining in Ghana and sub …

Health impacts of industrial mining in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa: A Policy Brief. Authors: Philip Adongo. University of Ghana. Fred Binka. University of Health and Allied Sciences. Martin ...

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

The environmental impacts of mining activities are discussed based on their implications on various aspects of environmental resources, namely: impacts on water quality, ecosystem/loss of vegetation, soil quality, and on the land resource. ... Domfe KA (2003) Compliance and enforcement in environmental management: A case of mining in …

The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A Comprehensiv

Downloadable! This review examines the impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy from 1992 to 2020. The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment, government revenue, environmental sustainability, and social outcomes in Ghana. The problem statement arises from the …

Galamsey menace: Causes, effects and solutions

Mining has been poorly regulated in the country even in the remote areas. While government subsidize mineral production, few enact or enforce strict environmental regulations for mining operations.

Grievance and conflict in Ghana's gold mining industry: The case …

Key aspects of mining conflicts in Ghana: The case of Obuasi. Ghana has been plagued by a history of conflict in its gold mining communities, particularly clashes between artisanal and small-scale groups, and multinational companies [20]. Conflict between these parties has, over the past two decades, escalated, becoming a defining …

The golden practices that defy gloom | International Institute for

Pollution, exploitation and spoiled landscapes have long been seen as the inevitable outcome of artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Ghana. But against this backdrop of neglect and degradation, pockets of responsible practice, from land restoration to sustainable water management, quietly exist. These examples signal that small-scale …

The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming environmental …

The impact of illegal mining in Ghana is vast and multifaceted, touching upon environmental, public health, and social aspects. The detrimental consequences of this activity are far-reaching and demand immediate attention and intervention from the government, policymakers, and society as a whole. To combat illegal mining effectively, …

Sustainability assessment of mine-affected communities …

Article. Special Feature: Original Article. Sustainability Science for Meeting Africa's Challenges. Published: 07 September 2017. Sustainability assessment of mine …

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: INSIGHTS …

The environmental aspects of mining in Ghana show a multiplicity of per-spectives, just as every mining operation (World Bank, 1997). Most mining operations, whether surface or underground share a number of common stages or D. O. Appiah & B. Osman 1450031-4.

Perception of Small-Scale Miners on Interventions to Eradicate Illegal

In Ghana, and similar to other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the major environmental problems associated with ASM activities are mercury pollution from gold processing, pollution of water bodies, and the destruction of natural and agricultural lands (Amankwah, 2013; Clifford, 2017; Nartey et al., 2011).These problems are as the results …

A review from environmental management to …

This article calls for the need of a change of the environmental policy framework in the mining sector in Ghana from state regulations to environmental …

U.S. Gathers Experts To Tackle Illegal Mining in Ghana

The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy Ghana, and the University of Mining and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa are convening mining stakeholders from across Ghana to brainstorm tech-enabled ...

Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and reality are

But the formal procedure to get a small-scale mining licence in Ghana can take up to three years. According to the Minerals Commission, this process should normally take three to four months.

Environmental and Security Aspects of Contemporary Small …

Mining in Ghana Al-Hassan, S. and Amoako, R. University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana. Al-Hassan, 6. and Amoako, 5. (2014), "Environmental and 6ecurity Aspects of Contemporary Small ...

Environmental and Security Aspects of Contemporary …

This paper highlights aspects of environmental and security concerns associated with contemporary SSM, and suggests the way forward to derive optimum benefits from SSM in environmentally acceptable mining …

Environmental Impact of Illegal Mining in Ghana (Part 1)

Curbing Environmental Impacts of Illegal Mining in Ghana- The way-forward. To address the concerns, the Ghanaian government last year implemented a temporary ban on all small scale mining in Ghana, legal and illegal. ... Derrick Kumi, an illegal small-scale miner at Obuasi community recommended the following to curb the …

The effects of sand mining on rural communities

social and environmental aspects of man in mining areas. Howeve r, ... Causes and Ef fects of Coastal Sa nd Mining in Ghana, Singapore Journal of tropical Geography, Vol.18 (1), 69-88.

Small-scale Mining, the SDGs and Human Insecurity in Ghana

Indeed, the recent temporary ban on illegal mining by the government of Ghana is commendable given the adverse sociocultural and environmental impacts (Amankwah and Anim-Sackey 2004). In 2017, the government of Ghana developed a new ASM policy, the Multilateral Mining Integrated Project that combines legislative …

Typology of Environmental Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

Artisanal and small-scale mining is a widespread economic sector in the African Great Lakes Region, where it has an adverse impact on the population's environment. The purpose of this paper is to summarize and consider the typology of the environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining, in particular, the anthropogenic influences …

Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining …

This study investigated the dynamics of mining effects on land use land cover changes and the chemical and physical characteristics of soil and surface water in the Ahafo mining area in...

ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA…

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. This paper ...

The Social and Economic Impacts of Gold Mining

These gold mining activities represent the majority of gold extraction globally. producing countries, over 60% are low or lower-middle income countries with substantial socio-economic development ...

Sustainability and gold mining in the developing world

Case study: gold mining in Ghana. Mining constitutes the backbone of the Ghanaian economy, providing valuable foreign exchange. In 1997, minerals contributed 612.9 million or 45.48% of Ghana's foreign exchange earnings, and gold accounted for $579.2 million or 95.44% of the value of all mineral export earnings [31].