Other miners use their vehicles, wheelbarrows, or trays to collect beach sand for their personal use. As observed by Mensah (2022), many people who engage in illegal coastal sand mining in Ghana often cite the lack of jobs for their actions, which is an unacceptable excuse for indulging in illegalities. In addition, besides evading taxes, the ...

Ghana is introducing new measures to combat illegal mining, the presidency said Wednesday, amid mounting public pressure on the government to address the issue in recent weeks.

Ghana is facing a serious water crisis, largely due to illegal small-scale mining known as "galamsey.". Recently, US-based mining consultant, Dr. Solomon Owusu revealed that 14 out of the 16 ...

The impact of illegal mining in Ghana is vast and multifaceted, touching upon environmental, public health, and social aspects. The detrimental consequences of …

For example, in the Shama District, located in the Western region of Ghana and made up of six communities where there is increased illegal mining, diarrheal cases increased from 5,000 to 10,000 in ...

[1/5] Members of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra march in the streets to demonstrate against illegal mining locally known as 'galamsey', in Accra, Ghana. October 11, 2024. October 11, 2024.

Illegal small-scale mining in Ghana has been a major contributor to deforestation, polluting the water, air, and soil, and devastating farmlands. It has also contributed to serious health …

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has made a passionate appeal to collectively safeguard the integrity of the cocoa industry by uniting to fight against the illegal mining menace which is affecting the cocoa industry. In a statement released by the Public Affairs Department, COCOBOD appealed for a ...

Multiple unions and civil society groups have called for a nationwide lockdown and demonstrations on Sept. 30. The action is to denounce illegal mining known as "Galamsey" and demand the government cancel all mining licenses and implement a state of emergency in mining areas, among other demands, due to the mining …

These are concessions that organized labor has "forced government to make toward combating illegal mining in Ghana," he said. The presidency confirmed the …

The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is as follows: the 1992 Constitution of Ghana; the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900) and the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995); and ... it can also pose environmental risks due to …

Illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, in Konongo, Ashanti Region, is endangering power supply to parts of both the Ashanti and Eastern Regions if unchecked. The activities of galamseyers have infiltrated the Northern Ashanti Mines' concession, where crucial GRIDCo sub-station pylons are located ...

The RSA of CSIR and GAEC therefore, called on the government of Ghana to take urgent, decisive, and sustained actions to address the galamsey menace. The …

Ghana's widespread illegal mining activities are destroying the gold-rich West African country's forests, the government's forestry agency warned Tuesday at a news conference in Accra.

Ghana is set to undergo a nationwide lockdown on Monday, September 30, as civil servants and labor unions escalate their campaign against illegal mining, widely known as Galamsey.The environmental ...

Ghana is introducing new measures to combat illegal mining, the presidency said Wednesday, amid mounting public pressure on the government to address the …

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North in the Ashanti Region, Andy Appiah Kubi has called for greater parliamentary independence and responsibility in tackling Ghana's illegal mining ...

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.

Thousands took to the streets of Accra, demanding the government to put an end to illegal mining in Ghana, also known as Galamsey, and denouncing its harmful impact on the environment. They also ...

Mohammed Ismail Sherif, commonly known as Black Sherif, has become the latest sensation to condemn the negative impacts illegal mining (galamsey) is having on our water bodies and forest reserves

Ghana is introducing new measures to combat illegal mining, the presidency said Wednesday, amid mounting public pressure on the government to address the issue in recent weeks.

An illegal artisanal miner searches for gold in an excavated pit at the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipal District in the Western Region, Ghana August 17, 2024. …

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 ...

Illegal mining has a lengthy history in Ghana, and it has been exacerbated by previous governments, such as the NDC. Critics create the deceptive impression that the crisis is a recent development and solely the result of the ruling party's failures by disregarding this historical context. This misrepresentation not only damages the …

The impact of illegal mining in Ghana is vast and multifaceted, touching upon environmental, public health, and social aspects. The detrimental consequences of this activity are far-reaching and demand immediate attention and intervention from the government, policymakers, and society as a whole.

In tonight's edition, an indefinite strike is voted in Ghana by a major union: members want to force the government to ban gold mining in forests reserves, farmlands and rivers.Also, we have this ...

illegal mining in Ghana, ther e is a need for a systematic review that consolidates existing knowledge and provides a comprehensive understanding of the impacts on economic growth and development.

The Ghanaian government has made several attempts to combat illegal mining. In 2017, the government imposed an indefinite ban on small-scale mining activities to address the rampant illegal mining ...

Amidst the eco­nomic crucibles the country faces, illegal mining, which has been a headache for all successive governments over the years, has resurfaced more than ever. Observers say the level ...