MINING EFFECTS ON THE PEOPLE OF GHANA (OBUASI) After the increase in mining sector investments following Ghana's ERP, mining became the chief earner of Ghana's foreign exchange [20]. Aside from giving the government a lot of money and giving the people wealth and public infrastructure [16], it also created a lot of direct and indirect …
Gold mining is a significant activity for Ghana. In 2009 Ghana's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collected USD$ 243 million in taxes from the mining sector, equivalent to almost 20% of total tax collections. The ... The Socio-Economic Impact of …
The environmental impacts of mining industry have been studied by many researchers, like Hilson who studied the environmental impacts of gold mining industry in Ghana [1]. In Indonesia, the ...
From 2008 to early 2017, the third phase of gold mining in Ghana witnessed a significant upsurge in small-scale mining activities due to the escalating gold prices (Hausermann et al., 2018; Barenblitt et al., 2021). This era marked a significant environmental impact as advanced technology such as excavators and wash plants …
The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our environment and human life due to the lack of regulation in this sector. This paper is a review of the effects of illegal mining on the environment, the economy and …
The Local Socioeconomic Effects of Gold Mining: Evidence from Ghana. Ghana is experiencing its third gold rush, and this paper sheds light on the socioeconomic impacts of this rapid expansion in industrial production.
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 countries …
Scale Gold Mining in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania Introduction This chapter provides another perspective on the impact of resource extraction on local economic growth by focusing on agricultural growth.1 The issue of interest is whether opening gold mines has spillover effects on the local econ-omy, especially on agriculture.
In Ghana, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has grown in size and significance. Its contribution to wealth creation, employment and the economy makes it one of the …
We address this gap by unraveling the insecurities arising from gold mining in Ghana based on a systematic literature review of empirical studies on mining impacts across multiple disciplines.
We explore the effects of mining activity on employment, earnings, expenditure, and children's health outcomes in local communities and in districts with gold mining. We …
Socio-economic Impact of Small-scale Mining in Ghana 5 Employment 5 Production from Small-scale Mining and Revenues Accrued 7 The Precious Minerals Marketing Corporation (PMMC) 8 ... Naturally, it is the favourable geological setting that enables widespread small-scale gold mining to occur in Ghana. The country is situated mostly within the ...
In Ghana, gold mining is conducted by way of industrial-scale mines, as well as smaller artisanal mines, locally known as Galamsey. While this industry has provided economic benefits to local communities, the environmental and health impacts of this industry can be devastating ( Hilson, 2002 ).
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benefit the already fast-growing economy. Further projects and initiatives by mining companies to help their local communities has seen the gold mining sector heading towards the right direction. Although Ghana is prominently known for gold, it also produces diamond as well as bauxite like many other West African countries.
Newmont Mining poured its first gold in Ahafo, a small village about 180 kilometers north of Accra, in July 2006. With reserves of 20 million ounces, the mine promises large economic gains not just for one of the leading gold producers of the world, but also for the economy of Ghana.
DOI: 10.1016/j.envc.2022.100653 Corpus ID: 253344346; Perception of the environmental, socio-economic and health impacts of artisanal gold mining in the Amansie West District, Ghana
However, in recent times, a lot of Ghanaians have become aware of the deleterious effects of gold mining while at the same time recognizing it's important role in the national economy [3,4]. Several researchers have …
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 …
it does help to demonstrate the sizable economic impact of the gold mining industry, especially in developing economies. Key highlights • In 2021, WGC member companies directly ... Ghana 2,700.0 660.9 1,679.3 340.3 19.5 …
Over the last two decades, gold mining in Ghana, particularly in the small-scale sector, has experienced significant growth, driven in part by global market factors …
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 a safe investment during uncertain times. While the mining sector faces challenges in terms of modernising practices, diversification efforts are forging ahead. Industrial …
Gold mining has played an important role in Ghana's economy, however the negative environmental and socio-economic effects on the host communities associated with gold mining have overshadowed ...
Numerous studies and research have been conducted to assess the impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy. These studies have examined various dimensions of the …
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Gold mining has played an important role in Ghana's economy, however the negative environmental and socio-economic effects on the host communities associated with gold mining have overshadowed these economic gains. It is within this context that this paper assessed in an integrated manner the environmental and socio …
Gold mining in Ghana has played a central role in the social, economic and political life of the nation for over 2000 years . However, in recent times, a lot of Ghanaians have become aware of the deleterious effects of gold mining while at the same time recognizing it's important role in the national economy [3,4]. Several …
Kumah (2006) observed that most gold mining companies in the developing world are responsible for various environmental and socio-economic problems ranging from deforestation, acid mine drainage ...
environmental exposure and health impacts of gold mining in Ghana, Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, 94:4, 786-798, DOI: 10.1080/02772248.2012.667205 ... economic activity for both the district and the region (Figure 1). The methods used involved sampling to determine the concentrations of As, Hg, Cd, Co, Cu, Pb, Pt, Zn, Mn ...
Two recent studies explore the efects of gold mining on urbanization rates in Ghana (Fafchamps, Koelle, and Shilpi 2015), and on women's empowerment and infant health …
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 ...
researchers have documented the environmental and socio-economic impacts of gold mining in other countries [5–8]. However, due to research specialization and discipline-specific worldviews, seldom does research integrate the natural and social dimensions of the impacts of gold mining in a single paper [8,9]. For instance, in Ghana most ...
The dominating minerals — gold and diamond — are produced by large and small scale mining. Almost all the industrial minerals, including sand and gravel, are produced by small scale mining. This paper seeks to highlight the economic benefits derived from small scale mining and its social impact.
DOI: 10.1016/J.EXIS.2019.07.008 Corpus ID: 203285543; The Local Socioeconomic Effects of Gold Mining: Evidence from Ghana @article{ChuhanPole2015TheLS, title={The Local Socioeconomic Effects of Gold Mining: Evidence from Ghana}, author={Punam Chuhan-Pole and Andrew L. Dabalen and …
The findings reveal that mining has been a significant driver of economic growth in Ghana, contributing to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) through foreign exchange earnings,...
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.
Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on the ...
Gold mining has played an important role in Ghana's economy, however the negative environmental and socio-economic effects on the host communities associated with gold mining have overshadowed these economic gains. It is within this context that this paper assessed in an integrated manner the enviro …
economic impact of gold on the global economy, and does so in a way which is objective in stance and rigorous in its treatment of complex data. The report is unique in looking at an entire value chain, including gold mining, refining, and fabrication and consumption. It helps us understand the fundamental role that gold plays in
