Mining continues to be a dangerous activity, whether large-scale industrial mining or small-scale artisanal mining. Not only are there accidents, but exposure to dust and toxins, along with stress from the working environment or managerial pressures, give rise to a range of diseases that affect miners. I look at mining and health from various …
Potential toxic elements emanating from extracted ores during gold processing present occupational and unintentional health hazards in communities, the general populace, and the environment. This study investigated the concentrations and potential health effects of metal content in the topsoils of Obuasi municipality, which has been …
Ghana, known as the "Gold Coast," has a long history of gold mining. However, the lure of quick profits has led to a surge in illegal mining activities, wreaking havoc on the environment ...
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 development.
Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace threatens environment and livelihoods Mary Appiah Opinion Aug - 04 - 2023, 20:02 Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing ...
Mining Health Areas Ordinance (c. 150, Laws of the Gold Coast 1951 Revision) Mining Health Areas, 1935 (Vol. VIII, 1954 Laws of the Gold Coast p. 1123) ... But given the gravity and scale of illegal mining in Ghana, applying self-governance might be misguided. Thus, a modified self-governance, which allows government and miners …
The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is as follows: the 1992 Constitution of Ghana; the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900) and the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995); and ... Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and …
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. The government of Ghana, responding to public outcry against the negative effects of ...
Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from quantitative studies exists that establishes the interlinkages between mining operations and effects on public health, little research has been ...
Illegal mining. The biggest environment, health and safety challenges experienced in Ghana today is a result of galamsey. Illegal mining is a type of mining whereby individuals without formal mining skills and resources engage in mining activities without following the due registration process.
Mining has played an important role in the development of Ghana. Like all industries, mining has both benefits and risks for the people living in communities where minerals are found. How these environmental and health impacts are managed by the government, nearby communities and mining companies can either worsen or improve …
Recently, there has been an upsurge of small-scale mining activity in the Bolgatanga and Talensi-Nabdam districts of the Upper East Region following the discovery of gold bearing rocks around the Nangodi and Pelungu areas of the districts. This study attempts to relate population size and health hazards in the study area to the activity of …
Illegal mining, or galamsey, has caused deforestation, water pollution, soil degradation, and health hazards in Ghana. The article examines the consequences, …
1. Introduction. Ghana, Africa's leading gold producer, has recently been in the spotlight for concerns of unlicensed mining activities polluting surface water sources (Akotey, 2023).Although mining has contributed significantly to the West African nation's economic fortunes and is in some ways a significant part of the country's post-colonial …
This study evaluated the water quality, pollution, and health risks associated with illegal gold mining activities in two estuaries (Pra and Ankobra) in the …
The environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) are currently a major issue globally. There is cause for concern given the rapid loss of forest resources and pollution of water bodies through contamination with heavy metals like cyanide, arsenic, and mercury. The study investigated the livelihood and …
The Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), 1996 and amendments regulate health and safety in small scale mining. The Mine Health and Safety Council was set up to advise the Minister on issues of legislation, research and promotion of occupational health and safety in the mining industry. It also oversees research in the mining sector …
This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of illegal mining on environmental sustainability in Ghana, with a focus on water pollution, …
This corroborated the findings from other studies (Adu-Baffour et al., 2021; Dashwood et al., 2022: Hilson et al., 2017) that although the government of Ghana and local government are responsible for enforcing mining and environmental laws, the level or degree of enforcement is low, thereby allowing all sorts of illegal environmental ...
Even though much as ASGM is illegal in Ghana, it is quite popular, accounting for roughly 34% of Ghana's gold production (Bansah et al., ... Occupational safety and health of small-scale mining in Ghana. Statistics from the Ghana Chamber of Mines (Dailyguide, 2012) show that in 2011 alone, 300 deaths were recorded spanning …
The unregulated and reckless activities of illegal miners pose great environmental risks to Ghana. Every facet of the Ghanaian economy will plummet if illegal mining remains unchecked. Whiles Chinese and other foreign nationals profit heavily from illegal mining, the communities will continue to be in a pitiful state.
In Ghana, small-scale mining (SSM) has been carried out for many years, generating employment and income. Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has …
This research was conducted in Kenyasi the district capital of Asutifi north district of Ghana to examine the impact of illegal mining on public health A total of 200 respondents were contacted for essential information of which 1oo lives close to mines and other 100 lives far away from mining communities; we identified the former ...
Ghana 2020 v Table 1: Logic of the methodological framework 10 Table 2: Methodological framework applied, linking priority areas, institutional dimensions, and topical indicators 13 Table 3: Value labels used to code the findings on an ordinal scale 14 Table 4: Regulations referring to psycho-social hazards 22 Table 5: Health Facility Distribution, DTPR in …
This study evaluated the water quality, pollution, and health risks associated with illegal gold mining activities in two estuaries (Pra and Ankobra) in the Southwestern region of Ghana.
It is also implementing the Ghana Forest Investment Programme and Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-scale Mining Project to reclaim between 100 and 1,500 hectares of mined areas. Mr Allotey said Ghana was already benefiting from some of the afforestation and re-afforestation programmes and cited the Ghana Cocoa Forest …
It does this by looking at the history of mining in Ghana (Obuasi), the regulatory actors along the mining value chain, and some important lessons about ... 2176), health and safety (LI 2182 ...
The study focuses on the adverse effects of illegal mining, including environmental degradation, social instability, governance challenges, and lost …
To determine the potential risk factors for injury, estimate the annual injury rate and examine the safety perceptions, and use of personal protective equipment among small-scale gold miners in Ghana. A cross-sectional survey was carried out with 494 small-scale gold miners from four major mining districts in Ghana. A -based …
The common narrative of illegal mining is that it is caused by poverty (Hilson & Garforth, 2012). The poor and uneducated are ignorant of the threats of illegal mining to the environment and its consequences on …
AI can be employed to monitor illegal mining activities through satellite imagery and drones equipped with computer vision technology. These systems can detect unauthorized mining operations, track the movement of excavators, and identify changes in land use patterns that indicate illegal mining activities.
Occupational safety and health of small-scale mining in Ghana. Statistics from the Ghana Chamber of Mines (Dailyguide, 2012) show that in 2011 alone, 300 …
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 ...
The health impacts of mining on surrounding communities include increased risk of malaria, skin diseases, diarrhea, fever, colds and catarrh. Additional health impacts include contraction of HIV/AIDS by individuals who are involved in or …
economic risks, hampering sustainable development goals (Ofosu-Mensah, 2010; Schueler et al., 2011; Ericsson & Löf, 2019; Atta & Tholana, 2021). Understanding the specific impacts and identifying effective ... are reliable and representative of the broader context of illegal mining in Ghana. The challenges of the study are (a) The review ...
Research studies have explored the health and safety implications of illegal mining in Ghana. Fo r example, Basu et al. (2015) investigated the occupational health …