government has not been effective in alleviating community conflict in Ghana's mining districts. Research Problem. Since the mid-1980s, Ghana's gold sector has expanded greatly in response to rising global demand and the introduction of market-based reforms that opened the sector to foreign direct investment (FDI).
Ghana's rich mineral resources can be a catalyst for sustainable development when harnessed responsibly. By addressing the longstanding issues faced by mining communities, the nation can leverage its mining sector to create lasting positive impacts on the lives of those residing in these resource-endowed areas.
Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) is not new in Ghana. Known as galamsey, artisanal mining has been going on since pre-colonial times and the number of artisanal miners is believed to be in the tens of thousands today. It is an important source of income generation for rural Ghanaians, especially women and youth faced who lack …
This paper aims to explore the motivations and challenges of engaging host communities in CSR practices within the context of Newmont Ahafo Mines (NAM), a subsidiary of a Multinational Mining Enterprise (MNE) operating in Ghana's mining sector. This paper draws insights from stakeholder theory and interviews conducted with internal …
Artisanal small-scale mining has been practised in Ghana for over a century. In 2018, small-scale miners generated 2.1 million ounces of gold, accounting for 43.1% of total gold production in the ...
Most mining communities in the developing world also double as residential areas for most people. For instance, in Ghana, mining communities such as Obuasi amongst others have been identified to have over 175,000 residents (Ghana Statistical Service, 2013). This, in principle, presents several threats to inhabitants of mining communities.
These actions have faced criticism for hindering efforts to formalise the small-scale mining sector ... For the environment: an assessment of recent military intervention in informal gold mining communities in Ghana. Land Use Pol., 96 (2020), Article 104706, 10.1016/j.landusepol.2020.104706.
Sometimes, one is tempted to believe that the mineral endowment of Ghana is more of a curse than a blessing as the above mining problems are a case in point in most mining communities where these minerals are extracted. Uncontrolled small-scale and illegal mining activities popularly known as "galamsey" in Ghana are alarming each …
10-Sector Database published by the Groningen Growth and Development Center (GGDC) for the period 1960-2010. a Figures are Minerals Commission, Statistical overview of Ghana's Mining Industry (1990-2003); Internal Revenue Service/ GRA (2004-2011)
Ghana's mining industry in 2021: a key but challenging sector. By Yaw Mensah. 10.02.2021 LISTEN. 4.8 million ounces in output and about US$700 million revenues in 2019, 5% of the country's GDP. The tremendous weight of the Ghanaian mining sector today is undeniable. As Africa's largest gold producer (7th in the world), …
to highlight the problems encountered by displaced people living in mining communities in Ghana where foreign mining companies, including Canadian companies like Kinross/Chirano Gold, operate. Using case ... they are faced with a demand to move, and (2) to help them adapt and to recover and rebuild their social ...
Ghana, a country located in West Africa, has been facing severe deforestation problems for decades. Deforestation, the clearing of forests for commercial or industrial activities, has numerous negative impacts on the environment, economy, and society. In Ghana, deforestation contributes to soil degradation, water pollution, and …
The field survey showed that respondents who have attained basic education comprised of 29.2% and 36.2% from Manso Nkran and Tetrem, respectively. Also, … See more
The study identified two key related factors that drive illegal mining in Ghana. First, the mines are transient but getting a mining licence is time-consuming. Second, the regulatory framework ...
The bloc's GDP recovered from a downturn of 2 per cent in 2020 to 6.8 per cent in 2021 on the back of a synchronized expansion in economic activities in the various regional groups. Emerging and Developing countries in Asia recorded a GDP growth rate of 7.3 per cent in 2021 relative to -0.8 per cent in 2020.
Similarly, post-resettlement s in a mining-induced resettlement programme in Ghana implemented in 2004 faced economic hardship arising from higher living expenses and hampered livelihood ...
For many years, GCD's large-scale mining production eclipsed artisanal diamond mining in Ghana. While there has been a steady decline in total diamond mining production in Ghana over the past two decades, small-scale diamond mining product has increased exponentially (Fig. 2).Between 1980 and 1989, the artisanal mining sector …
This research was conducted in Kenyasi the district capital of Asutifi north district of Ghana to examine the impact of illegal mining on public health A total of 200 respondents were contacted for essential information of which 1oo lives close to mines and other 100 lives far away from mining communities; we identified the former ...
The Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) problems in Ghana are very challenging, especially as they become intensified and difficult to solve day-by-day. Currently, ASM activities have seriously affected the lands and waterbodies in fourteen (14) out of the sixteen (16) regions in Ghana.
The gold mining industry in Ghana, once a vital contributor to its economic growth, is currently grappling with a multitude of pressing challenges. These complexities range from environmental concerns and social ramifications to economic uncertainties, all of which intersect to shape a landscape requiring immediate attention and thoughtful …
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 enactment of the Small Scale Gold Mining Law in 1989, which effectively legalized small-scale gold mining in the country, industrial operations,
Mining-induced displacement and resettlement is not only an issue of individual human rights violations, but also of collective rights, community-company conflicts, the struggle for resources, access to land, indigenous rights, the question of self-determination of tribal people and local communities, and sustainable development.
Over a decade after these prescriptive recommendations, environmental problems in Ghana continue to persist especially in mining communities (Mireku-Gyimah, 2011, Darimani et al., 2013). Although these recommendations were suggested over a decade ago, they are still very relevant today and if implemented, some of the …
Mining industry in Ghana - statistics & facts. Ghana. Ghana was the sixth-largest producer of manganese in the world as of 2021. The production volume of the metal reached 3.3 million metric tons ...
mining communities and others who have the capacity – by working together – to make a solid, global mining industry that will contribute to the economy and the society. In the decade since, mining has been an important part of Ghana's macroeconomic progress. Even with a cyclical drop in the price of gold, mining still accounted for 19 per ...
It included six pillars: land reclamation and reforestation; the development of agriculture and agro-processing activities; apprenticeships, skills training and entrepreneurship; sustainable small-scale community mining; sector support services; and community development.
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 ...
Ghana is an active member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Ghanaian economy grew by 5.8 percent annually between 1991 and 2013, compared to an average growth …
Given that the mining industry "is currently distrusted by many of the people it deals with day to day" (Starke, 2002, p. xiv), Ghana's mining industry was chosen to reflect an industry perceived ...
Main social problems in Ghana in 2022. Below is a list of social problems in Ghana and their solutions. 1. Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labour force without work but are available for and seeking employment. The rate of unemployment in Ghana in 2020 was 4.70%, a 0.05% increase from 2020. Read also.
The high incidence of "galamsey" or illegal mining in recent times, have been on several discussions and heated debates for some time now and has perplexed the minds of the general public in Ghana.
ASM is the supplier of minerals for the Jewelry Industry in Ghana. Serve as Precursors to Large Scale Exploration Companies (Pathfinders) Contribution towards Community Development through Implementation of CSR projects. ASM Contributed 43% (2.1 million oz) of total gold production in 2018, 36% in 2019, 30% in 2020 and.
Obuasi (Ash), Feb. 20, GNA – A research report which sheds light on the experiences of mining communities in Ghana regarding compensation and resettlement has been launched in Obuasi. The Center for Social Impact Studies (CeSIS), an Obuasi-based research and advocacy group which conducted the research with support from the Third …
For a foreign investor interested in conducting business in the Mining industry, they must first comply with the Ghana Investment Promotion Center, (GIPC) Act 2013 (Act 865), the Ghana Minerals ...
Abstract. 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,...
Mining-induced displacement and resettlement is an important development issue because it significantly influences the livelihoods and sustainability of mining communities. This study seeks to assess the effects of mining-induced displacement and resettlement on the livelihoods of s in selected mining communities in …
