Illegal Mining Ghana

The Necropolitical Dimensions of Ghana's Water Crisis: How illegal …

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 ...

U.S. Gathers Experts to Tackle Illegal Mining in …

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 …

Nationwide lockdown looms as Ghana battles illegal mining …

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's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning people and …

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. …

Illegal mining threatens Ghana forests

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 Launches New Measures Against Illegal Mining

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.

Tidal Rave: Black Sherif halts performance to condemn illegal mining

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

The Soapbox: Public university funding in Argentina, …

In Ghana, unions against illegal gold mining call off strike after government talks. Ghanaian unions opposing illegal gold mining canceled a strike they had planned for Thursday after the government vowed to increase cleaning and safety measures in …

Ghana: Nationwide strike and demonstrations over mining …

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 …

Ghana launches new measures against illegal mining amid …

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 launches new measures against illegal mining amid …

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

The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming

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

Illegal mining in Konongo threaten power supply in

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 ...

Akufo-Addo speaks on illegal mining

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has spoken on the vexing matter of illegal mining in the country. There is a swelling of protests, calls and industrial actions demanding for immediate action to curb the menace which has damaged rivers and farms. ... 'Galamsey' continues to be a threat to forest and water resources in Ghana as the ...

Galamsey (Illegal Mining) in Ghana: The Unfair Narrative …

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 damning menace of illegal mining: poisoning our water …

Ghana's laws, such as the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), clearly prohibit illegal mining activities, yet enforcement has been weak. Section 93 of the Act specifically outlaws unlicensed mining, but the lucrative nature of galamsey fueled by high global gold prices keeps it thriving.

Gold, Guns, and China: Ghana's fight to end …

The previous month, the New Patic Party (NPP), which came to power in January, had launched a five-year project to provide illegal miners with alternative livelihoods in the legal mining sector. …

Ghana unions cancel strike over illegal gold mining after talks

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

Ghana's Illegal Galamsey Gold Mining Affecting Cocoa …

Hundreds march against Ghana's damaging informal gold mining …

[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.

TUTAG joins UTAG in strike to stop illegal mining | Pulse Ghana

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 ...

Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …

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.

Let's unite to fight against illegal mining, Ghana COCOBOD …

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 ...

Thousands demonstrate in Accra against illegal mining in Ghana

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 ...

The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming

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.

Parliament must assert independence in addressing illegal mining …

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 ...

Illegal sand mining in coastal Ghana: The drivers and the …

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 ...

University lecturers strike against illegal mining in Ghana

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 and Africa: A Threat to Climate …

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 ...

Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana

History of Mining in Ghana. There is evidence of gold extraction activities in Ghana as far back as the 7th and 8th centuries A.D., as gold deposits attracted Arab traders into the country.7 These activities were strategically located along rivers where sediments believed to contain deposits of gold were washed constantly to separate the …