— Widening the scope - The fight against illegal mining Amidst the economic crucibles the country is facing, illegal mining, which has been a headache for all successive governments over the years ...

 — One of the key economic and political challenges that confronted the first Akufo-Addo Administration was destruction of the environment and the pollution of major rivers through illegal mining, commonly called 'galamsey'. ... The fight against illegal mining has long been fought in Ghana, but never won; and I wonder if it will ever be won ...

 — For instance, a group of illegal miners in the Eastern Region of Ghana recently threatened President Akufo-Addo to terminate his anti–illegal mining crusade or …

 — Implementing mining certification and traceability systems can play a pivotal role in curbing illegal mining. The government should promote responsible mining practices through the certification of legally extracted minerals. Certificates should be issued to miners who adhere to environmental standards, ensuring transparency in the supply chain.

 — Introduction Mining is a significant contributor to economic growth in many countries, including Ghana and other African nations. However, illegal mining activities have become a major concern for ...

 — 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 unauthorized mining activities. Successful case studies demonstrate the practical …

 — We argue that the deliberate closure of indigenous small-scale gold mining activities by the colonial administration (through the Mercury Ordinance of 1932 and the …

 — We argue that the deliberate closure of indigenous small-scale gold mining activities by the colonial administration (through the Mercury Ordinance of 1932 and the Minerals Ordinance of 1936), contributed to the emergence of "informality" in the sector, which is still a distinctive feature of Ghana's gold mining industry to this present day.

 — 1. Introduction. Over the past decade, Ghana's artisanal and small-scale mining 1 sector has attracted a wave of Chinese migrants (Antwi-Boateng and Akudugu, 2020; Boafo et al., 2019; Hilson et al., 2014).Between 2008 and 2016, over 50,000 Chinese gold seekers migrated to rural Ghana to engage in illegal ASM, aided at various levels, …

 — A 2021 report by the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) revealed alarming statistics on the degradation of water sources due to illegal mining. The report highlighted that over 60% of water ...

 — Illegal mining and the environment are linked inextricably with the former having disastrous implications on the later. The problem of illegal mining has been a matter of concern for a long time but it appears the challenges have been enormous and more visible in recent times (Amankwah, 2013; Obeng et al., 2019; Atta and Tholana, 2021).

 — In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nations development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the country.

Mining Cadastre Administration System (MCAS) In 2015, The MCAS was installed in the Minerals Commission to increase effectiveness, accountability and compliance in the management of mineral rights and related revenues. In 2016, it was deployed as a successful pilot phase in two District Offices. Namely Tarkwa and Bolgatanga. The …

 — Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace threatens environment and livelihoods Mary Appiah Opinion Aug - 04 - 2023, 20:02 Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing ...

In addition to mining issues in Nigeria and Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo has banned six Chinese businesses operating in South Kivu for illegally extracting gold and other minerals. Before this, according to the ET, 33 Chinese nationals were detained in Ghana in 2019 for engaging in illegal gold mining activities.

 — Amid increasing climate change and environmental degradation, illegal mining (galamsey) has received widespread public concern in Ghana, with greater attention in recent times due to …

 — influence of global actors is another minor cause of illegal mining in Ghana. The . policy was adop ted in the 1980's as measures in re sponse to the fiscal problems . of the government.

 — Ghana's key legal and regulatory instruments for small scale mining show that the sector is poorly defined and classified. Poor rural people panning for shallow alluvial gold with rudimentary tools are …

 — The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our environment and human life due to the lack of regulation in this sector. This paper is a review of the effects of illegal mining on the environment, the economy and agricultural …

 — The United States Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Michael S. Regan, has affirmed dedication to assisting Ghana in its efforts to eradicate illegal mining. He emphasized the significant role of the mining sector in sustaining the supply chain for technological industries and stressed the need for …

 — Small-scale mining forms an important sector of Ghana's economy, employing one million people directly and supporting the livelihoods of about 4.5 million people.The industry accounts for 35% of ...

 — The threat posed by illegal mining to the quality of water resources in Ghana has become a major public concern due to the closing down of some water treatment plants in the country.

Ghana Priorities: Illegal Mining Technical Report The Problem. Artisanal and Small-Scale gold Mining (ASM) is an important economic activity in several gold-rich developing countries around the world (Kahhat et al., 2019). In Ghana, ASM has provided jobs and supported the livelihoods of many rural communities for over a century (Mantey et al ...

With the inception of an Economic Recovery Programme (ERP) by the government in 1983, Ghana's minerals and mining sector has seen a major resurgence over the past one and a half decades.

 — The illegal mining crisis has been exacerbated by the entry into Ghana of undocumented Chinese nationals. They import heavy equipment such as excavators, intensifying the environmental impact of ...

 — The environmental damage caused by illegal mining is glaring. The rapid loss of vegetation cover poses a great threat to the climate ambitions of Ghana. Illegal mining heavily impacts deforestation in Ghana as the country lost 60% of its primary forest cover in 2018 – which was the highest in the world.

 — Inability to control mining. Illegal mining has been difficult to control, for various reasons. Researcher Richard Kumah explains that though Ghana has enacted over 30 laws to deal with its mining ...

 — In Ghana, an artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activity called galamsey is considered illegal because operators have not formally registered their sites with the …

The common narrative of illegal mining is that it is caused by poverty (Hilson & Garforth, 2012). The poor and uneducated are ignorant of the threats of illegal mining to the environment and its consequences on …

 — Although the majority of Chinese interests in African mining is state sponsored, the Ghana case demonstrates private Chinese agency that is mostly attracted to illegal small-scale mining in Ghana due to push factors in the homeland and pull factors associated with Ghanaian state weakness.