This paper explains longitudinal and spatial variation in Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) governance in Ghana. While Ghana's ASM sector has, since 2006, witnessed varying clampdown measures, amid periods of tolerance, clampdown measures target only southern miners. This
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and small-scale miners;the status,role,and importance of ASM in a country;specific support activities for the sector;and interactions between small-scale miners and large exploration and mining companies. Characteristics and Products of ASM There is as yet no widely accepted definition of artisanal and small-scale mining.The term can be used
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— to small-scale mining activities, of ten conducted without proper permits, in violation of mining regulations and environmental laws (Ghana Chamber of Mines, 2019). While small-scale mining plays ...
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Published by the Ghana Chamber of Mines Ghana Chamber of Mines | #18 Gulf Street, South Legon | P.O. Box 991, Accra, Ghana communications@ghanachamberofmines In the Euro Area, a string of positive economic growth outturns accelerated the Area's recovery from its worst recession in nearly two decades.
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— The interventions have not produced an effective response to the problem, and the mining activities continue to ravage pristine landscapes. In Ghana, for instance, informal mining continues to expand and damage the environment despite enhanced regulations and increased military patrolling of mining sites (Bansah et al., 2022; Eduful …
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— Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has continued to expand over the past two decades and is now one of Ghana's most important economic and livelihood activities (Eshun 2005; Bush 2009 ...
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— The 1989 laws established a supply chain of registered actors though the market (Ghana Government, 1989a, Ghana Government, 1989b, Ghana Government, 1989c; 2006).However, Ghana's small-scale gold mining and gold market has become populated by more unregistered market actors than registered ones as actors skirt …
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— the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment, government revenue, environmental sustainability, and social outcomes in Ghana. The problem...
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mining is also popular in the small-scale gold sub-sector. Following a period of general economic decline in the 1970s to mid-1980s, Ghana's mining industry recovered on the back of market-based adjustment policies recommended by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Amongst others, the Structural Adjustment Programme
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— One main strategy to regulate the small-scale mining sector is to enforce institutions and legislative instruments. North (1990, 3) defines institutions as "the rules of the game in a society, or more formally, are the humanly devised constraints that shape human interaction … they structure incentives in human exchange, whether political, …
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— Abstract. Since 1989 when small scale mining in Ghana was legalised, a lot of interest has been generated in the sector because of it's socio-economic benefits However, owing to lack of the necessary training and inadequate financial base on the part of small scale operators, most operations are poorly managed environmentally.
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90. Establishment of District Small Scale Mining Centres and functions of Centres 91. Registration of prospective licensees 92. Small Scale Mining Committees 93. Operations of small scale miners 94. Compensation for use of land 95. Use of explosives 96. Purchase of mercury 96A. Provision of mining support services 97. Sale of minerals 98. Sale ...
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mining is also popular in the small-scale sector. Following a period of general economic decline, Ghana's mining industry recovered on the back of market-based adjustment policies recommended by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Amongst others, the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) abolished restrictions on foreign
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Ghana,Small-Scale Mining,mining,gold, I. Introduction. Artisanal gold mining has a long history in Ghana, hence the colonial name of Ghana – The Gold Coast. Between 1493 and 1600, Ghana was the largest gold producer in the world, accounting for about 36 per
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GHANA LANDSCAPE RESTORATION AND SMALL-SCALE MINING PROJECT 2 SECTORAL CONTEXT Ghana, located in the heart of West Africa with a population of 30.8 million people in 2021,1 has seen rapid economic growth over the past two decades, it significant contriutions rom ot reneale and nonreneale natural resources ?and …
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PDF | On Sep 1, 2016, James Mcquilken and others published Artisanal and small-scale mining in Ghana Evidence to inform an action dialogue | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...
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— The Small-Scale Mining Law of 1989 (PNDCL 218) as amended by the Minerals and Mining Act of 2006 (Act 703) defined small-scale mining as an indigenous enterprise that requires certification of Ghanaians from the Minerals Commission to operate (Akabzaa and Darimani, 2001; Ofosu-Mensah, 2011). It indicated that small-scale …
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— Delve is a global platform for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) data. Its vision is a world in which ASM is recognized as an important contributor to global …
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First, an overview of small-scale mining in Ghana is provided in which a historical perspective of the industry is given, regional geological characteristics are highlighted, …
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— Our new State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector Report, launched at the 2024 Mining Indaba Conference, advocates for gender-focused legislation to improve mining codes to enhance women's participation. ... In Ghana, a for Mining club encourages students to take mining, technology, and engineering courses. The …
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The Case of 'Illegal' Small-Scale Mining in Ghana Alex Osei-Kojo and Nathan Andrews IntroductIon Recent reports indicate that 'illegal' artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) contin - ues to ourish in mining communities in Ghana, despite several attempts by governmental apparatuses to stop it.1 In response, two presidents, John
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In Ghana, small-scale mining (SSM) has been carried out for many years, generating employment and income. Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has impacted the environment negatively, resulting in land degradation and water pollution. ... PDF download + Online access. 48 hours access to article PDF & online version;
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Small scale gold mining in Ghana has a long history. It has existed as far back as the eighth century as a economic activity. It was legalised recently when the Small Scale Mining L aw (PNDCL 218) 1989 was passed and public policies were formulated to support the implementation of the law.
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small-scale diamond mining in Ghana has not been linked to conflict but its role in development has also been relatively modest. This paper examines large and small-scale mining in Ghana's largest diamond mining town, Akwatia, and their relative impact on environmental degradation, health, and the livelihood of artisanal miners.
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— Environmental degradation resulting from mining activities is mostly attributed to illegal small-scale mining. As small-scale illegal gold mining in Ghana customarily involved the use of basic ...
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This Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Handbook for Ghana is the result of a training session held in Ghana in September 2017 through the sub-program on ASM under the …
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The mining law of Ghana (GoG 2006) governs both the LSM and the ASM mining sectors. With regard to ASM, the law refers to small-scale mining as any miner having a …
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— 1. Introduction. Informal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) activities continue to have far-reaching consequences on the environment (Adetunde et al., 2014; Macdonald et al., 2015; Duncan, 2020).This activity is characterized by siltation of rivers and streams, loss of vegetative cover and soils, among others, necessitating constant …
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— Following the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) in 1983, Ghana's mining sector has experienced significant growth, making Ghana one of the 10-leading producers of gold ...
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This Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Handbook for Ghana is the result of a training session held in Ghana in September 2017 through the sub-program on ASM under the overall PanAfGeo project. The ASM sub-program is co-funded by the European Commission's Directorate-General of Development and
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— The artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector – commonly described as low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly associated with the use of heavy earth moving machines and hazardous chemicals for ore extraction, which can have negative implications on agricultural land …
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— The artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector-commonly described as low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly associated with the use of ...
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— This article discusses the impact of mechanised small-scale mining on the environment and livelihoods of peasant farmers within broader climate change processes in Ghana.
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