Galamsey, which stems from the Ghanaian phrase "gather them and sell", signifies the illegal small-scale gold mining industry in Ghana. The miners involved in this activity are often referred to as galamseyers, and the term extends to neighbouring Francophone nations where they are known as orpailleurs. This practice is a distortion of …
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Illegal mining in Ghana is an archetypical complex problem as it is cross-scalar, involving public, private, nonprofit sector actors interacting at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of government. The relevant public agencies regulating the sector are the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission, and the …
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Geography. Environmental science. Earth sciences. 1. Introduction. Mantey et al., [1] defines "galamsey" as the practice of illicitly mining and/or extracting gold found …
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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.
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Recently, there have been efforts by stakeholders to monitor illegal mining ( galamsey) activities, foster their formalization and reclaim the many abandoned …
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29.06.2021 LISTEN. Galamsey Action Group, a nonprofit organization registered in Canada, is pleased to share with the general public and the media, proposed solutions to the horrendous problems created by illegal artisanal and irresponsible small-scale mining (aka galamsey). We have submitted the proposed solutions to the Government of Ghana ...
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Illegal mining, popularly known as 'galamsey', continues to wreak havoc to land, forest reserves and water bodies in mining communities, especially in the Ashanti, …
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Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing environmental and social issue in Ghana. The illicit mining practice involves the …
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However, an estimated $2.3 billion worth of illegally-mined gold left Ghana in 2016. In recent years, Ghana witnessed a surge in illegal mining activities popularly called "galamsey". The galamsey menace has taken a different twist with the involvement of foreign nationals predominantly Chinese. Map of Wassa Akropong.
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Introduction. Gold mining follows two divisional lines in Ghana; the large-scale multi-national and the small-scale mining sectors (Wireko-Gyebi et al., 2020).Typically, the small scale mining aspect of gold extraction can be further divided into two classes (legal and illegal) depending on its legal approval and operational protocols …
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In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nation's development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the country.
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Illegal mining, popularly known as 'galamsey', continues to wreak havoc to land, forest reserves and water bodies in mining communities, especially in the Ashanti, Eastern, Western and Western ...
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30 December 2022 3:16pm. The Ashanti Region has recorded 27 tragic cases of residents in mining areas falling and dying in abandoned galamsey pits as of December 22, 2022. The Regional National ...
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This statement was made at the presidency of the Republic of Ghana on the back of several unsuccessful attempts by successive governments to fight Galamsey …
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The single-lane highway from Obuasi to Dunkwa is lined on both sides with a string of excavating machines and gold-washing outposts. …
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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 …
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Informal artisanal and small-scale mining often referred to as galamsey, has increasingly influenced Ghana's political, economic, and environmental trajectory. According to one estimate, Galamsey in Ghana represents approximately 60% of workers in the mining sector and about 30% of production (Liege 2021). Galamsey
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One of the most significant policy challenges in Ghana today revolves around the question of how to address illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey. The topic is politically sensitive in Ghana where the practice accounts for an estimated 60% of the country's total mining labour force and supports millions of livelihoods.
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Abstract. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) plays a significant socio-economic role in the alleviation of poverty. In Ghana, the increase in and persistence of …
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Artisanal small-scale mining remains a concern to many mineral-rich countries in the developing world. In Ghana, a significant number of those engaged in the sector are operating illegally. The ubiquity of the illegal mining sector has posed a policy challenge to the government, and high-handed measures to curb the problem have …
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March 10, 2021. Courtesy: One of the most significant policy challenges in Ghana today revolves around the question of how to address illegal small-scale mining, …
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Introduction. Mineral resources have become fundamental for economic development throughout the world. In several low- and middle-income countries that are rich in non-fuel mineral resources, mining contributes to national economic development (Addison and Roe, 2018; Ericsson and Löf, 2019).Studies have reported that 10 of the 20 …
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Abstract Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) plays a significant socio-economic role in the alleviation of poverty. In Ghana, the increase in and persistence of illegal ASM (galamsey) can be…
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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 mining activities (ISSGMAs), which is mercilessly robbing the nation of its ecological integrity, despite attempts by successive governments to remedy the situation. In the …
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The mining sector in Ghana is complicated, comprising large and small-scale miners. The large-scale mines control 85% of the sector's productivity but are largely controlled by foreign companies. Small-scale mining makes up the remaining 15% and accounts for 34% of gold mining in Ghana (Kervankiran, Dziwornu, & Temurçin, 2016).
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Popularly known as 'galamsey', illegal mining has had significant adverse implications in Ghana, ranging from revenue losses to the state (as illegal miners do not pay taxes) to the pollution of important …
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Ghana is currently the tenth largest producer of gold in the world and second in Africa only after South Africa. Gold is the second major export commodity of Ghana after cocoa and galamsey contribute about …
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Licensed artisanal mining is also known as small-scale mining, whereas in local parlance, unlicensed mining is called 'galamsey', to wit, gather-to-sell. Artisanal and small-scale mining ...
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The team also calculated artisanal mining activity by year to pinpoint its rise in popularity over the past decade. The map above shows new mining activity over a subset of the study period from 2007 to 2017 near Kumasi, Ghana. (The researchers chose 2007 to 2017 to focus on years with sufficient cloud-free imagery to identify annual changes.)
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Keywords: Galamsey, Gather & Sell, Illegal Mining 1.0 INTRODUCTION A galamsey, derived from the phrase "gather them and sell", is a local Ghanaian term which means illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana; such workers are known as galamseyers or orpailleurs in neighboring francophone nations.
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Mining companies have also played a role in infrastructure development, supporting the construction of roads, clinics, and other social amenities in mining regions. Small-scale and artisanal mining provide opportunities for individuals and groups with limited resources, while illegal mining, often referred to as "galamsey," remains
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from small-scale mining and galamsey operators. It is estimated that one million small-scale miners, comprised mostly of miners informally operating without any formal permits, are responsible for up to 30% of Ghana's total gold output (Arkorful et. al, 2018). According to Aubynn (2009), since 1990, $7 billion has been
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