— 2.1. Study Location. The rocks in the study area have rich mineral deposits (Birimian and Tarkwaian formation) making the site attractive for gold mining, especially small-scale mining [8, 14].The area provides a good location for the study on how the activities of small-scale mining impact on soil and ultimately on farming in the local …

 — Assessing the impact of il legal sm all-scale mining (gal amsey): A case study in the Amansie West Dist rict o f Gha na withdrawn people from farming in the c om- munities.

 — This paper aims to examine methods of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Ghana, map their perceived impacts on water resources, and analyse the implications of these perceptions for meeting the targets related to Clean Water of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6).

 — Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activity plays an important role in the economy of developing countries, directly and indirectly supporting an estimated 100 million people globally (International Council on Mining and Metals 2009).The term, ASM, refers in a general manner to subsistence mining, where workers are independent from any large …

 — Cocoa and gold are significant contributors to the gross dormestic product of Ghana which makes both commodities key parts of the Ghanaian economy. Unfortunately, in Ghana, most cocoa-growing communities are the hub of illegal small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey. It is alleged that cocoa farmerssell their farmlands for …

 — The aim of this paper is a digest of environmental impacts of alluvial artisanal and small-scale mining with a focus on anthropogenic influences on topography with regard to the methods used in ...

 — Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) – small sized, largely unrecognized, rudimentary, and an informal form of mining – occurs in more than 70 countries around the world and is mainly hailed for its socioeconomic benefits and reviled for its environmental devastation. As a result, many people are confused about the future of ASM.

 — 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 …

 — 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 …

 — In Senegal, the environmental impact of artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) using mercury (Hg) is poorly documented despite its intensification over the past two decades. We report here a complete dataset including the distribution and speciation of Hg in soil, sediment, and water in pristine and ASGM impacted sites of the Gambia River ...

The project aims to reduce mercury use in small-scale mining by an estimated 369 tonnes and has already equipped thousands of miners with greater understanding of safer mining practices. PlanetGOLD is set to expand to an additional 15 countries and leverage co-financing of over US$342 million during its second phase in 2023. With this expansion ...

 — In terms of positive impacts, mining is often a source of local employment and may contribute to local and regional economies [18 ... Inoue T, Yokota K, Serikawa Y, Cyio B, Elvince R. Human health risk …

 — This indicates structural differences in the mining sectors, i.e. a larger number of mining areas of smaller size in China compared to Russia, highlighting the known presence of a small-scale ...

 — The Chinese dominate the supply chain of illegal small-scale mining with their financial, technical, managerial acumen, the sale and transfer of gold proceeds, and political patronage. This dominance accounts for the massive negative social, economic, environmental, and political impact of illegal small-scale mining in the country.

 — Artisanal and small-scale mining of minerals and metals (mostly informal and labor-intensive, low capital, low-tech, and a risky form of mining) (ASM) has become a vital livelihood activity and one of the main non-agricultural rural livelihood activities in the Global South due to its low entry level (Hilson and Osei, 2014).

Modernizing Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Harnessing new technologies for sustainable development. May 2024. Written by Nellie Mutemeri and Nydia Ponnan. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

 — The small-scale mining sector has emerged as a substantial source of local employment, offering opportunities to unemployed youth ... 2022). However, despite these socioeconomic benefits, the environmental impact of small-scale mining in Ghana is well-documented, encompassing disturbances to river basins, water pollution, disruptions to ...

Artisanal and small-scale mining is also the source of the largest releases of mercury, estimated at 1,400 tonnes per year in 2011 according to the Minamata Convention. Exposure to mercury can have serious health impacts, including irreversible brain damage.

 — The deforestation impact is huge compared to industrial mines," said Abigail Barenblitt, the main author of the study and data analyst in the biosphere sciences lab at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. ... "There has definitely been an expansion of small-scale mining by more people over time because of the price of gold," said Lola ...

 — Delve is a global platform for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) data. Its vision is a world in which ASM is recognized as an important contributor to global development. Recommended citation: World Bank. 2020. 2020 State of the Artisanal …

Adequate knowledge on the impact of illegal small scale mining would benefit the cocoa farmers and the economy as a whole through the following: The involvement of the farmers in the research will go a long …

 — This research unravels the agents and driving motivation behind the rise of illegal small-scale mining in Ghana and its impact. This is accomplished via a qualitative study using illegal small ...

 — Small-scale mining by the artisanal and small-scale mining sector (ASM) has expanded rapidly in Ghana. More than 60% of the total mining labor force is in this sector. The ASM in 2014 produced about 34% of exported gold (compared to 9% in 2000) making it a major sector of the Ghanaian economy and an important source of livelihood and …

 — Small-scale mining is rapidly changing the economic landscape of rural sub-Saharan Africa. In many places, it has become the largest source of employment outside agriculture, and millions of people currently depend on it for their livelihoods (Hilson, …

 — This article examines both the positive and negative socio-economic impacts of small-scale mining in developing countries, and outlines some key measures for improving sustainability in the sector. It is important to clarify that, in spite of experiencing its share of environmental- and health-related problems that adversely impact human ...

In Ghana, small-scale mining (SSM) has been carried out for many years, generating employment and income. Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has impacted the environment negatively, resulting in land …

 — The economic impact of small-scale mining on local communities, including its consequences for key development indicators such as educational investment and health, is both empirically and theoretically ambiguous. A key issue in this regard is how small-scale mining interacts with the preexisting agricultural livelihoods of rural populations.

 — Most studies of mining impacts are local and focused on small areas. But as the scale of mining grows, it's crucial that global impacts are addressed.

The environmental impacts of small-scale mining in Ghana are then detailed, along with the land-use disputes that have occurred in the industry. The report concludes by providing contact information for some important people involved in

 — Boateng DO, Nana F, Codjoe Y, Ofori J (2014) Impact of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) on cocoa production in Atiwa district of Ghana. Int J Adv Agric Res 2:89–99. Google Scholar Crawford G, Botchwey G (2016) Foreign involvement in small-scale gold mining in Ghana and its impact on resource fairness.