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The Mining Industry in Ghana: A Blessing or a …

faced by mining sector investors and ... It has also created other social problems as ... on both the speculators and the mining companies within some mining communities in Ghana. As a qualitative ...

(PDF) Challenges of parents of young adults misusing …

small-scale mining communities of Ghana's Western Region is a cause for concern, little evidence based on empirical research is known about the challenges faced by parents of young adults ...

Illegal Mines, Pollution and a Thirsty Global Market

"After doing everything, you have to reclaim the land so that the land will be available for plantation," he said, before acknowledging that most Ghanaians did not associate mining with land restoration. While Ghana's Minerals Commission does not give licenses to mining operations near waterways, Amoafo said that "most of the rivers in ...

Reflecting on the impact of an artisanal and small-scale mining …

In the face of all this, the impact of the ASM ban on vulnerable mining communities in northern Ghana like Nanga and Takpo has not been explored scientifically. 3.2 . Research design

Ecological Study of Galamsey Activities in Ghana and their

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 ...

Land Management Problems in the Mining …

Management Problems in the Mining Communities of Tarkwa, Ghana -A Look at Boundary Markers and Resurveys", Ghana Mining Journal, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 11-21. Abstract Boundary resurveys have become necessary in most mining communities of Ghana, especially, Tarkwa and its environs due to pressure and alteration in land use and land cover by ...

Community Mining In Ghana

Community Mining is a new programme introduced by the government of Ghana aimed at formalizing illegal SSM (galamsey) in selected communities across the country and diverting the interest of the youth from illegal mining to properly regulated mining. Community Mining was specifically designed to respond to the wanton illegal mining that plagued ...

mining in Ghana: identifying problems and possible …

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,

(PDF) Challenges of parents of young adults misusing …

PDF | On Jul 26, 2024, Philip Asamoah and others published Challenges of parents of young adults misusing psychoactive substances in small-scale mining communities in Ghana Challenges of parents ...

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Ghanaian …

fiduciary responsibility to shareholders within gold mining companies in Ghana. Social exchange theory was the theoretical base of this quantitative correlational study, which included point-biserial and Spearman correlations to examine archival data from 10 active gold mining companies in Ghana. Results indicated a significant inverse

7 serious social problems in Ghana and their …

Serious social problems in Ghana and their solutions. The social problems experienced by most Ghanaians today tend to form a chain. One challenge often leads to another. Main social problems in Ghana in 2022. …

Causes and Effects of Coastal Sand Mining in Ghana

problem facing West African coasts today (Hinrichsen, 1990). Since coastal sand serves as a barrier between the sea and the land, uncontrolled sand mining (known as "sand winning" in Ghana) causes a range of coastal environmental problems. Ghana has a shoreline of 550 km and its coastal sand is essential to the construction industry.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: INSIGHTS …

(EIA) compliance of mining companies in selected mining communities in Ghana. Over the past three decades, Ghana has demonstrated considerable commitment to the conser- ... According to Aryee et al. (2003), problems associated with mining, especially small-scale mining in Ghana for example, can be quite substantial. This is because,

The state of human rights in mining communities in …

In the pursuit of the right to development, serious human rights abuses are sometimes committed. In this article, I review the monitoring role of the Commission on Human Rights and …

Troubled waters: Artisanal mining and …

The problems with artisanal mining in Ghana are well-known, and I saw them first-hand. What's missing in finding a solution? This is the image I saw as soon as I got out of the car. We had just arrived in one of the coastal …

Rescuing and igniting hope for children and youth …

After series of surveys conducted in mining communities within the Diaso Area programme, World Vision noticed that small-scale mining was the most common economic activity that youth engaged in. Due to financial …

Transboundary Water Pollution in Ghana: Addressing …

Illegal mineral mining hurts ecosystems, nearby communities, and sustainable development. Environmental deterioration ... The problem of illegal mining in Ghana and its neighboring nations looks to be becoming worse rather than better, with no end in sight. This essay aims to draw attention to the impacts of illegal mining on international ...

Mining and resettlement communities in Ghana

to highlight the problems encountered by displaced people living in mining communities in Ghana where foreign mining companies, including Canadian companies like Kinross/Chirano Gold, operate. Using case ... they are faced with a demand to move, and (2) to help them adapt and to recover and rebuild their social ...

COMMUNITY MINING SCHEME; A LAUDABLE WAY TO …

Unlike other mining schemes in Ghana, Community Mining Scheme is strictly reserved for Ghanaians, with emphasis on host communities. It is a highly innovative way of involving locals into mining activities legally within their communities. The intention is to make the Community Members also benefit from natural ...

mining in Ghana: identifying problems and possible …

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.

The state of human rights in mining communities in …

mining communities in Ghana, the CHRAJ organized public hearings in selected districts in the country where mining activities take place. Following these public hearings, a team of investigators from the Commission undertook ... that access to water is a problem in many mining communities. The report noted in particular, that:

Mining-induced displacement and resettlement in Ghana: an …

Confronting gold mining challenges in Ghana

Although lower prices and higher costs are a concern for Ghana's mining industry, the Mining Commission's re-evaluation of prospecting licences could add some momentum and set the scene for a welcome revival and new lease of life for private operators. Ghana is the continent's second biggest gold miner after South Africa, producing 4.29m ounces (122

Challenges of Land Acquisition in the Mining …

Challenges of Land Acquisition in the Mining Communities of Tarkwa, Ghana, (6950) Edward Kwesi, Peter Ekow Baffoe and Kwame Tenadu (Ghana) FIG Congress 2014 ... that the 'buyer' usually comes to face-to-face with the real problems of the land, such as disputes over the ownership, boundaries and multiples sales. ...

Environmental Impacts of Mining: A Study of Mining …

In Prestea, one of the mining communities in Ghana, increased mining activities have resulted in disproportionate contamination of major water bodies leading to loss of aquatic organisms, …

Water pollution in Ghana has reached alarming levels, with …

This environmental crisis threatens public health, ecosystems, and the country's water security. Let's explore the scope of the problem, its impacts, and potential solutions. …

Mechanisms for Ending Illegal Mining and Protecting

Illegal mining, often referred to as 'galamsey,' has become a significant environmental and social issue in Ghana. The unregulated extraction of minerals not only leads to serious water pollution, deforestation, and land degradation but also …

Challenges of Land Acquisition the in the Mining Communities …

One of the major challenges facing land acquisition in most mining communities of Ghana is the absence of clearly demarcated and undisputed land boundaries and ownership. Natural features (trees, hedges, footpaths, ridges, valleys and streams) that were used in the past to mark and describe land boundaries and tracts have become obliterated and obsolete long ago.

List of Canadian mining companies operating in Ghana

Mining corporations in Africa stand accused of violating human rights. This article gives a voice to the plight suffered by local African communities in accessing justice to remedy the violation ...

Strategic challenges facing businesses in Ghana

During the session on "Strategic challenges facing businesses in Ghana", Kofi Bucknor mentioned that macro-economic problems in the Ghana makes it difficult for businesses to plan strategically. ... Kofi J. Bucknor currently serves on the boards of New York Stock Exchange listed Newmont Mining Corporation, the world's second largest gold ...