2025112· INVOLVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN SUSTAINABLE MINING PRACTICES. As the incoming Minister for Energy, Lands, and Natural Resources, you have a unique …
2024115· By using Ghana as a case analysis, the study, addresses the embedded drawback of the dominance theory using the novel hybrid LDA-PSI-TOPSIS technique as a …
212· Using Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd at Ahafo, we analyzed data from a sample of 120 stakeholders in four mining communities which revealed a wide divergence between …
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 …
2025129· Illegal mining in Obuasi has long posed serious safety risks and operational challenges. In response, the Ghana Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Halt II’ to curb illegal …
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 …
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 …
718· 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,...
20241031· Such risks have driven calls for a total ban on all forms of artisanal mining. In January , Ghana’s government reduced the tax on gold from artisanal miners from 3% to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
721· The fight against illegal mining in Ghana has faced significant challenges. However, Ghana now stands at a critical juncture, with an opportunity to reshape its mining sector and protect its
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Minerals Commission Act.
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 …
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, …
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 …
11· This research investigated the extent, benefits and challenges of Global Sourcing in the Ghana Mining industry. The study looked at the level of outsourcing outside the country, …
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 …
111· But artisanal and small-scale mining is also responsible for complex environmental challenges: destruction of land and vegetation and chemical contamination of …
121· Ghana legally recognizes ASM as a legitimate livelihood source with formalization blueprints for operators. However, the regulation of ASM activities in Ghana can …
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 …
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...
Economic Significance: Learn about how gold mining plays a crucial role in Ghana''s economy as a major contributor to GDP and exports. Gold Mining Methods: Discover the various gold …
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: …