the effects of mining activities in ghana

Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in …

The current analysis focuses on the environmental and health impacts of mining in Ghana and blends extant data from the literature as well as the co-authors' …

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Gold mining's environmental footprints, drivers, and future …

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 …

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The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …

Numerous studies and research have been conducted to assess the impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy. These studies have examined various dimensions of the mining …

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Evaluating the environmental and economic impact of mining …

A study conducted by Mensah et al. (2015) on the environmental impact of mining in Ghana Prestea, found out that most of the major rivers in the mining communities, which served as the primary source of water for both domestic purposes and farming were heavily polluted by the activities of mining (Fig. 4 below). The activities …

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ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA…

This paper explores the impact of mining on the everyday lives of people in the Wassa West District, Western Region, Ghana. It is based on an interpretative methodology involving focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, complemented with an analysis of policy documents.

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Assessing potential health effect of lead and mercury and the impact …

Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Assessing potential health effect of lead and mercury and the impact of illegal mining activities in the Bonsa river, Tarkwa Nsuaem, Ghana" by A. Obiri-Yeboah et al. ... Abstract A preliminary assessment of toxic element pollution caused by artisanal and small-scale gold mining in the Bonsa river of Ghana as ...

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The impact of small-scale gold mining on mining communities in Ghana

The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of mining activities in Ghana. The paper mainly focused on the mining activities in Prestea in the western region of the country.

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Top 9 Effects of Mining on the Environment

5. Air Pollution. In mining operations, air pollution which is one of the effects of mining on the environment is caused when hundreds of tons of rock are dug out, transferred, and crushed, greatly boosting the amount of dust and particulates in the air.

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Review on Effects of Mining in Ghana: The Case of …

Kwaning and Atteh; ARJASS, 18(4): 50-57, 2022; Article no.ARJASS.93222 53 Also, highly influential in the acquisition of all large-scale land for mining are the chieftaincy

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(PDF) Effect of small-scale illegal mining on surface water …

The government of Ghana responding to public outcry against the negative effects of "galamsey", placed a ban on illegal small-scale mining activities in March 2017.

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(PDF) Health impacts of industrial mining in Ghana …

Policy Brief | no. 4 | 2021. Many countries in sub-Sah aran Africa, including Ghan a, have mineral deposits in commercial quantities. While. industrial mining is expect ed to contribute to...

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[PDF] IMPACT OF ILLEGAL MINING ON WATER RESOURCES …

This paper reviews the impact of illegal mining on water resources for irrigation and domestic application in Ghana. It was carried out by reviewing literature and media information as well as interviews and observation of small scale mining activities in mining communities especially illegal mining popularly called galamsey in Ghana. It …

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The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana …

Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining activities. Ghana is the leading producer of gold in Africa and about 35% of it is extracted by small-scale ...

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Assessing potential health effect of lead and mercury and the impact …

This study sought to ascertain and measure the actual environmental impact of illegal mining activities in the Bonsa river in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly, Ghana. The river was partitioned into upstream, midstream, and downstream locations, and water samples were collected and subjected to physicochemical and heavy metal …

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Mining industry in Ghana

Overall, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had diverse effects on mining in Ghana. Transactions made with other countries of the world have achieved lower values since the onset of the outbreak.

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Mining and biodiversity: key issues and research needs in …

2. The many ways mining activities impact biodiversity. Mining affects biodiversity at multiple spatial scales (site, landscape, regional and global) through direct (i.e. mineral extraction) and indirect processes (via industries supporting mining operations, and external stakeholders who gain access to biodiversity-rich areas as the result of mining).

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The Local Socioeconomic Effects of Gold Mining

Ghana is experiencing its third gold rush, and this paper sheds light on the socioeconomic impacts of this rapid expansion in industrial production. Using a rich data-set consisting of geocoded data combined with detailed information on gold mining activities, the authors conduct two types of difference-in-differences

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The local socioeconomic effects of gold mining: Evidence from Ghana

The expansion across artisanal small-, medium-, and large-scale mining contributed to an increase in total production that rose from 541,147 oz in 1990 to 3,119,823 oz in 2009 according official Ghana statistics (Bloch and Owusu, 2012).This production increase led to an increased sector contribution to GDP from 483% (1990) to 578% …

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The impact of mining on farming as a livelihood strategy …

A similar study by Hilson (2002) noted that small-scale mining activities in Ghana destroy vast tracks of forest which exposes fertile lands to erosion and other forms of degradations. Eventually, farmers lose their farm lands to these mining activities which can hamper the development of agriculture in the long run (Hilson, 2002).

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(PDF) The Effect of Illegal Mining Activities on Vegetation: …

Asamoah, E. (2012). The Impact of Small Scale Gold Mining Activities on the Water Quality of River Birim in the Kibi Traditional Area. Kuffour, R. A., Tiimub, B. M., & Owusu Wellington, M. I. (2013). The Effect of Illegal Mining Activities on Vegetation: A Case Study of Bontefufuo Area in the Amansie West District of Ghana.

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Environmental Impacts of Mining: A Study of Mining Communities in Ghana

Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. 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 which has varying environmental impacts. This paper …

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Impact of different illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining …

The widespread prevalence of illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining has raised significant concerns about its environmental and health impacts. This study investigates the effects of two mining methods (alluvial and chamfi) on soil physical, chemical, and microbial properties four years after mining in three municipalities of the Western Region of Ghana.

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Effect of small-scale illegal mining on surface …

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 …

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Does participation in mining activities affect the profitability …

Empirical review. Mining activities in Ghana have been increasing at an alarming rate despite many control and preventive measures instituted by governments over the years to curb the menace (Wireko-Gyebi et al. 2020).Ideally, the intention behind many efforts against the proliferation of mining activities includes the fact that mining illegal …

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Does participation in mining activities affect the …

small-scale mining activities has a negative relationship with crop productivity. Jnr et al. (2016) examined the eects of land lost to large-scale gold mining on agriculture activities in Ghana and reported that mining activities are taking over lands designated for agricultural production in the country.

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Ghana's Illegal Galamsey Gold Mining Affecting Cocoa …

Illegal gold mining in Ghana further exacerbates a volatile cocoa market. In 2014, experts predicted a global cocoa shortage by 2020. However, cocoa production statistics have been unpredictable ...

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Health impacts of industrial mining on …

Native youth who were doing small mining activities in that area were enforced to shift to other distant mining areas where they can continue to conduct small mining activities. ... Cobbina SJ, Doke AD. …

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KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND …

are to identify factors that trigger illegal mining; to identify social effects of illegal gold mining activities on inhabitants of Dunkwa-on-Offin; and to suggest effective ways in curbing illegal mining activities. Based on the approach to data collection, this study adopts both the quantitative and qualitative approach.

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The impact of mining on farming as a livelihood strategy …

The main objective of the study is to examine the effects of mining on farmin g activities and the well-being . ... Communities Surrounding the Mining Activities of Newmon t Ghana Gold Limited ...

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(PDF) Effects of Illegal Mining Activities on Water …

Effects of Illegal Mining Activities on Water Resources for Irrigation Purposes, Amansie West District, Ghana. ... The mining industry of Ghana accounts for 5% of the country's GDP and minerals make up 37% of total exports, of which gold contributes over 90% of the total mineral exports. Export earnings from minerals averaged 35%, and the ...

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