1.4. Research objectives Generally, the study sought to research into the impact of galamsey operations on agricultural land and livelihood of farmers in Affiena community in the Wassa Amenfi West ...

The high incidence of "galamsey" or illegal mining in recent times, have been on several discussions and heated debates for some time now and has perplexed the minds of the general public in Ghana.

The aim of this research was therefore to investigate the socioeconomic impacts of galamsey operations on a typical rural mining community like Ayanfuri. Galamsey has …

This paper reflects critically on recent actions taken by the Government of Ghana to eliminate unlicensed artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) – popularly referred to as 'galamsey' – in the country.At a time when donors and other governments in sub-Saharan Africa are working diligently to identify ways to formalize ASM and to integrate …

Ghana, like most resource-rich countries, is saddled and inundated with resource curse challenges. Key among them is the problem of illegal small-scale gold …

According to the Minerals Commission of Ghana, about 270 licenses had been granted to companies for gold prospecting and reconnaissance purposes across the five regions of the north. Five leases ...

Galamsey activities pose the greatest and stiffest challenge to public health by their crude and wasteful methods. Alluvial mining techniques that involve water use method cause devastating ...

as the cause of illegal mining activities in Ghana is a misinformed development. Moreover, this notion culminated in the maligning, dis-crediting, …

small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey. It is alleged that cocoa farmers sell their farmlands for galamsey; however, given that cocoa farming is the primary

Galamsey, a popular name for small-scale mining in Ghana, is an important livelihood for many rural Ghanaians. Although concerns have been raised in the popular media about the adverse effects of ...

While a number of studies that have examined the nature and impact of gold mining in Ghana have often identified environmental degradation as a major consequence of resource extraction, limited efforts have so far been directed at exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the implementation of environmental policies within Ghana's gold …

Kofi, 58, who walks with a slight limp, is a cocoa farmer who chose to do galamsey to provide for his six children's tuition and utility services. He makes about $16 per day digging. Kofi knows the extent of damage mining causes to the environment—affecting 74% of cocoa farms in the Western Region—and to his health, …

(2017) Un focus sur l'économie ghanéenne qui représente la 2ème économie de la #CEDEAO(Communauté économique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest),...

The threat seemed to work. By the end of the three weeks, over 500 excavators used in informal artisanal gold mining – known locally as "galamsey" – had reportedly been voluntarily removed from mining sites. This ultimatum was part of President Nana Akufo-Addo's promise to eradicate the problem of galamsey "once and …

• A related debate is on the impact of mining operations on indigenous commu- nities, their cultural and value systems and their means of livelihood.13 In the case of galamsey mining communities have to weigh up in the influx of capital 10 See Conradie (2017), chapter 1. 11 See also the excellent contribution by Knox (2015).

Galamsey operations are tremendously undermining the lands and endangering the livelihoods of farmers and as a result, the general aim of the study was to assess the impact of galamsey operations on agricultural lands and livelihoods of farmers in . × ...

Assessing the Impact of Illegal Small-Scale Mining (Galamsey) on Cocoa Farming and Farmer Livelihood: A Case Study in the Amansie West District of Ghana …

Prévisions pour 2002 La prévision de croissance pour 2002 est de 4 %, contre un objectif de 4,5 % du FMI. Elle reflète d'une part un net relèvement attendu de l'économie ghanéenne après le creux de 2001 ainsi qu'un effet de rattrapage, et d'autre part l'impact non négligeable du processus HIPC, via les dépenses publiques.

La présente étude évalue l'impact économique du développement du secteur minier au sein de l'UEMOA [Union Economique et Monétaire Ouest Africain)]...Il en ressort quatre principales conclusions : (i) le secteur minier a un poids significatif dans les exportations, dans la formation du PIB et contribue au développement socio …

Evaluation de l'Impact des Activités Anthropiques Sur la Séqustration de Carbone dans le Parc National Du Mont Sangbé, en Côte d'Ivoire February 2023 European Scientific Journal 19(6):367

Galamsey is a term used in Ghana to refer to illegal, small scale gold mining activities. It typically involves the extraction of gold from riverbeds and surface deposits through the use of rudimentary equipment and methods, often with negative environmental and social consequences.

Assessing the impact of il legal sm all-scale mining (gal amsey): A case study in the Amansie West Dist rict o f Gha na total, al on g w i th C ôte d' Iv oir e. Th ree -qu ar ter s

The pollution caused by galamsey has a direct impact on cocoa trees, leading to reduced crop yields. The use of toxic chemicals contaminates the soil, affecting soil fertility and the growth of ...

Illegal mining, commonly known as "Galamsey," has been a significant issue in Ghana over the last decade. It has caused the country environmental degradation, social problems, and economic challenges.

The Small-Scale Gold Mining Act of 1989 implemented a system for obtaining small-scale mining licenses. These initial galamsey workers were groups of nine or less artisanal miners working by hand ...

Isaac Tettey Adjokatse. For the past few decades, illegal mining sector in Ghana popularly known as galamsey has received public outcry due to its negative impacts on quantity and quality of water ...

Mais ce chiffre tombe à 750 000 tonnes pour la récolte de 2022-2023 et sa prévision pour 2023-2024 oscille entre 650 000 et 700 000 tonnes en raison de l'impact des activités illicites.

Résumé Les extractions de sable constituent un facteur important de dégradation du milieu littoral. Ces pratiques, liées à une forte demande en matériaux de construction, ont un impact négatif sur la dynamique côtière. Si les extractions ne représentent pas l'unique facteur responsable de l'érosion, elles constituent, en revanche, un facteur accélérant le …

Findings estimate $250 million is required to reclaim lands and water bodies affected by galamsey activities in the Western Region. Ghana is recognised today as …

He called on the government joint taskforce against galamsey, Operation Vanguard, to come to their aid as illegal mining activities are threatening their livelihoods. Meanwhile, government says it is ready to roll out the second phase of the fight against galamsey – the Multilateral Mining Integrated Project (MMIP), estimated to cost the ...

It is the undisputed mining hub of West Africa, and is dominated by two main gold mining sectors: the large scale mining sector (LSM) and small-scale or artisanal small-scale mining (SSM/ASM). …

Ce rapport présente une analyse structurelle de l'économie ghanéenne, dresse un bilan de son évolution récente et propose des estimations de la croissance …

Mr. Speaker, in spite of the above positive contributions from gold mining, the term "galamsey" has in recent times become one phenomenon that has received a lot of attention and discussion on ...

It is described as the extraction impact of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) of minerals without the use of appropriate on cocoa farming and farmer livelihood, tools, a mining license, an exploration and …

For the past few decades, illegal mining sector in Ghana popularly known as galamsey has received public outcry due to its negative impacts on quantity and quality …

Effects of galamsey on democracy and development [Article] According to KPMG Global Mining Institute, Ghana presents several opportunities in the mining sector, especially in the gold industry. Statistically, it is proven that Gold represents Ghana's major export commodity, providing, 50% of GDP, (Ministry of Land and Natural …