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this is a forum and news source for anyone who is concerned with global gold mining pollution and it s effects on miners health and the environment Aladdin Separation Technologies Using mercury in small scale mining stays a major threat
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In Ghana small scale mining generated a whopping million ounces of gold which is approximately % of Ghana s total output in 2024 and it has made substantial contributions to the foreign exchange earnings of the country
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the the artisanal and small scale mining asm method is one of the study by mantey et al 2024 characterised the operational dynamics of essential rural non agricultural livelihood activities in the developing asm hotspots in ghana and noted five broad methods placer/alluvial world providing jobs for millions of people directly and …
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safety concerns for both artisanal and small scale gold miners Artisanal small scale gold mining has been practiced for centuries in Ghana though it was not officially legal until the 1989 Small Scale Mining Laws were enacted to formalize the sector and provide avenues for miners to sell their products Hilson and Potter 2024
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2 days agoA trio of guinea pigs were filmed honing their skateboarding skills in adorable footage posted to shot by Montreal native Melissa Trihey features three of her beloved pet guinea pigs decked out in tiny shades as they expertly cruise down the Montreal skateboarding scene had better watch out…Trihey regularly documents the adventures of her four legged friends on the
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IIED s first in a series of local multi stakeholder dialogues on artisanal and small scale mining ASM started in Ghana in autumn 2024 During a visioning workshop on ASM in April 2024 participants from around the world came together to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities for ASM and which countries might benefit most from a locally driven dialogue process
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Ghana is the largest gold producer in West Africa and second in Africa It is dominated by two main sectors namely the large scale mining sector LSM and small scale/artisanal small scale mining SSM/ASM Within the small scale gold mining sector is galamsey a local term used in Ghana for illegal or unregulated gold mining operations
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Sep 1 2022The Journal of Modern African Studies Abstract Artisanal and small scale mining ASM plays a significant socio economic role in the alleviation of poverty In Ghana the increase in and persistence of illegal ASM galamsey can be explained by unemployment cumbersome and costly registration lack of land corruption and Chinese engagement
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Small Scale Mining in Ghana In recent years several foreign nationals were arrested for engaging in illegal mining activities in the Ashanti Region of the Republic of Ghana These arrests drew attention to challenges faced by the mining sector and the dreadful consequences of illegal mining that had previously not been keenly considered
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Small scale mining is essentially an artisanal or small industrial form of raw material extraction In Ghana there are about 300 registered small scale mining groups and they constitute a major source of employment especially for small scale gold and diamond miners and contribute some foreign exchange to Ghana s economy
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AN OFFICER of the Ghana Immigration Service has told an Accra High Court that En Huang aka Aisha Huang a Chinese national facing trial for undertaking illegal mining in the Ashanti Region speaks
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3 days agoAs an effort to push for economic diversification through the solid minerals sector the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency recently said that it would launch 1 2 million scale litho structural map
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Jun 14 2021The natural color image above shows a large scale mine and several artisanal mines in the Central Region of Ghana The image was captured on March 29 2024 by the Operational Land Imager OLI on Landsat 8 The mines lie within the Ashanti gold belt one of the richest gold regions in West Africa
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It must however be made clear that Gold operations in Ghana are in two sectors the large scale sector and the small scale sector Generally any mining operation with concession up to 25 acres
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Consequently as explained by Teschner 2024 the legally registered mines in Ghana are referred to as small scale mines whereas the unregistered or informal mines are referred to
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2 days agoDetails of Chinese National standing trial for engaging in illegal mining are emerging as hearing continues at an Accra High Court State Prosecution s witness during a re examination by counsel for Aisha Huang Capt Rtd Effah Dartey told the court how he believes the accused was involved in the illegal practice After submitting his witness statement […]
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Apr 15 2021Artisanal and small scale mining is estimated to support the livelihoods of some million Ghanaians about 12% of the population They account for more than 60% of the country s
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Small scale mining in Ghana has a lot of opportunities when done the right and legal way Before you start mining activities in Ghana you must first acquire a license and letter of permit by the Government or a related body A review will be carried out to investigate the impact of the mining activity on the environment
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Oct 17 2022Albert Oppong Ansah Accra Oct 17 GNA Religious leaders in the country have asked the Government to ban all illegal small scale mining popularly known as galamsey until a comprehensive responsible mining strategy is instituted They said small scale mining both legal and illegal had destroyed the biodiversity—plants animal
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Oct 18 2022Ghana in Focus special Why small scale mining Galamsey is a threat to Ghana s existence By Kwame Osei Dr Feature Article OCT 18 2024 LISTEN This week s episode takes a critical look at one of the most pressing and disturbing issues affecting Ghana namely illegal small scale mining or Galamsey as it is known
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According to Mr Opoku the small scale sector pays all the necessary taxes as required by law and contributes significantly to the state hence it would not be prudent to ban small scale mining Mr
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The proportion of Ghana s gold that is mined through ASGM has increased from 6% in 2024 to 23% in 2024 [ 7 ] Because of its economic benefit ASGM is on the rise in Ghana and globally Figure 1 For individual miners and their families engagement in ASGM is partly motivated by the need to generate cash to purchase necessities of daily life
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In Ghana ASM encompasses any plot measuring up to 25 acres ASM is not new to the country which has had a formalised process for legally engaging in ASM since the late 1980s A profound lack of robust regulatory mechanisms however has led to an estimated 85 per cent of small scale miners in the country operating on an illegal basis
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Apr 16 2021April 16 2024 Ghana is among the top two gold producers in Africa What has caught little attention however is the fact that more than 35% of total gold output in Ghana comes from artisanal and small scale miners Artisanal and small scale mining is estimated to support the livelihoods of some million Ghanaians about 12% of the population
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2 days agoLands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor has intimated that government is considering placing a total ban on all small scale mining activities in Ghana s forest reserves
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Nov 8 2022The findings of the study will provide a strong foundation for OSH policy development in Ghana s artisanal and small scale mining industry 2 Methods and materials The study area Generally Obuasi is a mining town that can be found in the southern part of Ghana Obuasi is roughly 39 miles south of Kumasi and 100 miles 160 km
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2 days ago15 November 2024 4 30am Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor has intimated that government is considering placing a total ban on all small scale mining activities
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3 days agoIn a statement the president said he had taken the action after being made aware of allegations levelled against Adu Boahen in an expose about small scale gold mining and that Akufo Addo had
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1 Introduction Artisanal and small scale gold mining ASGM has contributed significantly to Ghana s gross domestic product GDP making this activity an important source of employment and income for miners and their dependents
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2 days agoNovember 15 2024 Special Prosecutor The Office of the Special Prosecutor OSP has announced in a statement signed by the Special Prosecutor Mr Kissi Agyebeng on Tuesday November 15 that it has commenced in investigations to the alleged corruption by the sacked Minister of State at the Finance Ministry Charles Adu Boahen The statement said
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