202524· Directive of the mining sector in Ghana. Mining activities in Ghana are overseen by several core organisations and legislative frameworks designed to govern and support the …
200831· In Ghana, the number of people engaged in illegal artisanal mining activities, referred to locally as galamsey, expanded from perhaps 30,000 in 1995 (World Bank, 1995) to …
20241215· Ghana’s mining industry is governed by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), which provides a transparent and investor-friendly framework. Key highlights include: …
64· • The main regulatory body in the Ghana mining sector is the Minerals Commission, this is a government agency established under Article 269 of the 1992 …
2024108· Ghana’s southwestern region, often referred to as the “gold belt”, has become the epicentre of ASGM activities, with vast areas cleared for mining. Unlike the large, organized zones of...
20241119· Ghana’s small-scale mining sector has historically supplied livelihoods to rural people, but a rising number of illegal mining activities has shifted this activity into a more …
112· sector in Ghana is governed primarily by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) ( Government of Ghana, 2006 ) (as amended in 2015 and recently in 2019) and the …
111· But artisanal and small-scale mining is also responsible for complex environmental challenges: destruction of land and vegetation and chemical contamination of …
20241020· The illegal mining has also affected cocoa production, with the Ghana Cocoa Board saying in that more than 19,000 hectares of farmland had been destroyed in key …
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 …
Ghana is often cited as an of the Africa’s the far will price de back communities quality macroecono together contribute the ade astes as government, 2006, in – growing Ghana to …
2024920· Ghana''s small-scale mining sector has long been a cornerstone of its economy and a vital source of livelihood for many communities. However, the sector is plagued by …
201631· A Draft National Mining Policy of Ghana that I received from the Minerals Commission during fieldwork is meant to consolidate all the policies and principles for the …
Mining is a key component of Ghana’s national economy; the country is Africa’s largest gold producer. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the mineral’s prominent role, as gold is seen as …
31· Focusing on Ghana as a study case, this paper explores the factors that hinder the implementation of its legal framework for mining. A combination of qualitative explorative …
111· But artisanal and small-scale mining is also responsible for complex environmental challenges: destruction of land and vegetation and chemical contamination of …
61· This study compares the important policy documents that control Ghana''s mining industry''s impacts on water resources to what is being done in similar African countries, to …
Ghana’s mining industry plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy. It’s a significant contributor to the national GDP and a major source of foreign exchange earnings. However, the …
Mining in Ghana is a major contributor to the economy of Ghana, providing about 40% of its foreign exchange earnings [1] These activities, often informal and unregulated, contributes …
202531· Ghana is substantially rich in minerals such as gold, diamonds, manganese, and bauxite among others [9].Generally, the mining sector accounts for 9% of GDP, and among …
2025220· To reduce illegal mining, the government must offer alternative ways for people to make a living. · Formalizing Small-Scale Mining: Not all mining is illegal. Many miners …
201631· A Draft National Mining Policy of Ghana that I received from the Minerals Commission during fieldwork is meant to consolidate all the policies and principles for the …
Ghana’s mining industry plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy. It’s a significant contributor to the national GDP and a major source of foreign exchange earnings. However, the …
2025220· Ghana will require billions of dollars to restore vast stretches of degraded land and polluted water bodies resulting from years of illegal mining activities. | Business Insider …
Mining in Ghana is a major contributor to the economy of Ghana, providing about 40% of its foreign exchange earnings [1] These activities, often informal and unregulated, contributes …
eISSN: 2616-1478 pISSN: 0855-210X The Ghana Mining Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic publication dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in mining, …
2024911· Artisanal mining is now present in 14 of Ghana’s 16 regions, employing over a million people and producing 40% of the nation’s gold, according to the Minerals Commission, …
illegal mining operations, with widespread negative implications for the Ghanaian economy. Illegal mining has become a significant challenge in Ghana, with detrimental effects on the country''s …
2025112· INVOLVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN SUSTAINABLE MINING PRACTICES. As the incoming Minister for Energy, Lands, and Natural Resources, you have a unique …
201611· Within the past few decades, Ghana''s mining sector specifically the small scale mining subsector has been marred by controversies mainly due to its threat to sustainable …