Governance challenges of small-scale gold mining in Ghana: Insights from a process net-map study. January 2021; Land Use Policy 102(3–4) ... Ministry of Trade and Industry MoTI 1 ...
The artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector – commonly described as low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly associated with the use of heavy earth moving machines and hazardous chemicals for ore extraction, which can have negative implications on agricultural land …
Amankwah RK, Anim-Sackey C (2004) Strategies for sustainable development of the small-scale gold and diamond mining industry of Ghana. Res Policy 29(1):131–138. Google Scholar Baldwin DA (1997) The concept of security. Rev Int Stud 23(1):5–26. Article Google Scholar
Our new State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector Report, launched at the 2024 Mining Indaba Conference, advocates for gender-focused legislation to improve mining codes to enhance women's participation. ... The perception of the mining industry as male-dominated has led to widespread disregard for women's …
In December 2018, the Government lifted a ban on small-scale mining. The ban had been imposed in 2017 and was established ... aluminum industry in Ghana, including bauxite mining and aluminum smelting operations. The GIISDEC, which was ... (Galiano Gold Inc., 2019, 2020; Ghana Chamber of Mines, 2020a, p. 15, 86; Gold
DOI: 10.1080/24694452.2023.2294902 Corpus ID: 267602520 "Gold Is a Spirit": Diverse Ontologies and a More-than-Human Political Ecology of Extraction in Ghana's Small-Scale Gold Mining Industry
This paper explores possible strategies that aim to make small-scale gold mining in Ghana more sustainable (i.e. more efficient, less destructive to the environment and …
This paper provides background research on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Ghana to inform a multi-stakeholder dialogue on formalisation and responsible mining. It …
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there are a growing report on the telling contribution of the mining industry. For instance, in Ghana (which was estimated in 2022 as the "major producer of gold in Africa ... investigated the role of artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASSGM) in the economy and found that int the rural enclave of Ivory …
A reform package geared towards improving regulation of Ghana's mining operations aims to unlock new investment and boost government receipts. As part of its broader push to diversify extractive activities and improve oversight, the government plans to tap investment for reserves of underexploited metals and minerals, better regulate small-scale mining …
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 ...
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 ...
Note that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is subsumed under small-scale mining (SSM). Therefore, even though Act 703 refers to small-scale mining, this includes the artisanal operators (Minerals Commission, 2015). Artisanal and small-scale mining activities in Ghana are regulated by the Minerals Commission of Ghana
This report is one of three synthesis documents produced via an integrated assessment (IA) that aims to increase understanding of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. Given the …
Ghana's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector continues to grow in size and significance. Its contribution to wealth creation, employment and the economy make it …
Published by the Ghana Chamber of Mines Ghana Chamber of Mines | #18 Gulf Street, South Legon | P.O. Box 991, Accra, Ghana communications@ghanachamberofmines In the Euro Area, a string of positive economic growth outturns accelerated the Area's recovery from its worst recession in nearly two decades.
mining is also popular in the small-scale gold sub-sector. Following a period of general economic decline in the 1970s to mid-1980s, Ghana's mining industry recovered on the back of market-based adjustment policies recommended by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Amongst others, the Structural Adjustment Programme
Given that 200,000 people in Ghana are involved in the small-scale gold mining industry and that the numbers are expected to grow in Ghana and many other regions of the world, elucidating mercury ...
Another study by Abdulai and colleagues indicated that "the volume of gold from small-scale mining increased sevenfold from 225,411 ounces in 2005 to 1,576,478 ounces in 2013; the percentage of total gold production from small-scale mining (in comparison with large-scale mining) also increased from 7.4 percent to a remarkable …
Abstract. Gold mining has played a significant role in Ghana's economy for centuries. Regulation of this industry has varied over time and while industrial mining is prevalent in the country, the expansion of artisanal mining, or Galamsey has escalated in recent years.Many of these artisanal mines are not only harmful to human health due to …
Historically, Ghana was known as the Gold Coast. Ghana is one of Africa's largest gold producers. Gold is the most commercially exploited mineral in Ghana, accounting for about 95% of the country's mineral revenue. ... The small-scale mining industry is reserved exclusively for Ghanaians. Current investors have raised concerns …
Small scale gold mining in Ghana has a long history. It has existed as far back as the eighth century as a economic activity. It was legalised recently when the Small Scale Mining L aw ...
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.Traditionally, Ghanaian governments have …
Mining is a key component both of Ghana's national economy and the global extraction industry. The country overtook South Africa as the continent's largest gold producer in 2018 and has held the title since. ... Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a major driver of the economy, directly employing an estimated 1m Ghanaians and ...
Ghana is fast losing its ecological health to illegal gold mining (IGM), since the last two decades. Aside the dearth and paucity of studies on IGM, prior literature on …
Illegal gold mining is spreading rapidly in Ghana. ... while the upstream and downstream industries employ 4.5 ... But the formal procedure to get a small-scale mining licence in Ghana can take up ...
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,
27 Introduction. The aim of this report is to provide a detailed overview of the Ghanaian small-scale mining industry. Special emphasis is given to gold and diamonds, the …
Local Mining Companies: Local mining companies in Ghana range from small-scale operations to medium- sized enterprises. They play a vital role in the mining sector, particularly in artisanal and ...
Mapa Joco Company Limited A leading small-scale gold mining company in Ghana. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to become a respected and reputable player in the gold mining industry. Our journey has been marked by unwavering commitment to excellence, sustainable practices, and fostering strong relationships with our …
"Gold Is a Spirit": Diverse Ontologies and a More-than-Human Political Ecology of Extraction in Ghana's Small-Scale Gold Mining Industry Janet Adomako a Department of Geography, Rutgers University, USA;b Geography & Environmental Studies, Bucknell University, USA Correspondence [email protected]
Other regulatory bodies have been quick to fill these institutional voids, most notably, the EPA. Despite not even being in existence when the Small-Scale Gold Mining Law was passed, nor having any monitoring-related and regulatory responsibilities for the sector, this unit plays a major role in the licencing of ASM operations. Since 2001, those …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a major driver of the economy, directly employing an estimated 1m Ghanaians and supporting around 4.5m others. ASM – categorised by concessions of under 4000 sq metres – has accounted for around onethird of the country's total gold output in recent years. "Almost all the jewellery worn in Ghana
Ghana is among the top two gold producers in Africa. What has caught little attention, however, is the fact that more than 35 per cent 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 4.5 million Ghanaians, about 12 per cent of …
Over the last two decades, gold mining in Ghana, particularly in the small-scale sector, has experienced significant growth, driven in part by global market factors …
5. Asanko Gold Mine. Mineral type: Gold Mine location: Amansie West Website: Asanko is one of the gold mining companies in Ghana. Three partners own the firm. Galiano and Gold Fields have a 45% stake each, while the government holds the remaining 10%.