• 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 Constitution and the Minerals ... • Technology- Use of inefficient mining methods especially among the small-scale miners. • Political and Regulatory Delays in issuance …
عرض المزيدThis paper provides some insights into the in extricable linkage. between sustainable development and illegal gold mining p opularly referred to as. "galamsey" and examines the effectiveness ...
عرض المزيدProjects. Gold mining is a central component of Ghana's economy. An increased amount of illegal artisanal mining in recent years has led to accelerated deforestation, destruction of protected areas, and human …
عرض المزيدArtisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana", Ghana Mining Journal, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 15-28. Abstract Following calls for comprehensive National Action Plans (NAPs) that outline training programmes for the handling of mercury and strategies for reducing emissions from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) under the Minamata Convention,
عرض المزيدInnovation plays a critical role in the mining industry as a tool to improve the efficiency of its processes, to reduce costs, but also to meet the increasing social and environmental concerns among communities and authorities. Technological progress has also been crucial to allow the exploitation of new deposits in more complex scenarios: …
عرض المزيدThe 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 …
عرض المزيدTraining on proper mining methods has helped to reduce the negative impacts of mining, particularly, the artisanal miners who are provided with technical and professional assistance to improve their production and reduce environmental degradation. ... Accumulation and abjection in Ghana's mining communities. Resources Policy 34(1 …
عرض المزيدAbout. The Ghana Mining Journal (GMJ) is a publication which focuses on the exchange of ideas, dissemination of information and promotion of knowledge arising out of research pertinent to the effective …
عرض المزيدGhana, 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 …
عرض المزيدMining is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on mining science and engineering published quarterly online by MDPI.. Open Access — free for readers, with article processing charges () paid by authors or their institutions.; High Visibility: indexed within Scopus, GeoRef, AGRIS, and other databases. Rapid Publication: …
عرض المزيدAbstract. Discourses on "illegal" or informal small‐scale mining (galamsey) have presented it largely as a menace. Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter‐narrative to ...
عرض المزيدThis paper studied the current cost trends associated with the drill and blast operations of Golden Star Resources, an open pit gold mine in Ghana, and further developed a suitable, cost-effective drill and blast geometric parameters for the mine. The study was conducted on three operational pits of the mine, namely Blocks A, B and C. …
عرض المزيدAryee BN, Ntibery BK, Atorkui E (2003). Trends in the small-scale mining of precious minerals in Ghana: a perspective on its environmental impact. Journal of Cleaner Production 11(2):131-140. Crossref : Bansah KA, Yalley AB, Dumakor-Dupey N (2016). The hazardous nature of small-scale underground mining in Ghana. Journal of Sustainable …
عرض المزيدMore specifically, mining is used to extract non-renewable resources like fossil fuels, minerals and even water. There are four main methods of mining: underground, surface, placer and in-situ. The type of mining method used depends on the kind of resource that is being targeted for extraction, the deposit's location below or on …
عرض المزيدunderlying causes and methods of illegal mining in Ghana. ... without proper planning or consideration for e ... A case study of the Tarkwa mining area, Ghana. Journal of Health and Pollution, 8 ...
عرض المزيدIntegrated Assessment of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana—Part 1: Human Health Review. by. Niladri Basu. 1,*, Edith Clarke. 2, Allyson …
عرض المزيدMining-induced displacement and resettlement is an important development issue because it significantly influences the livelihoods and sustainability of mining communities. This study seeks to assess the effects of mining-induced displacement and resettlement on the livelihoods of s in selected mining communities in …
عرض المزيدThe Ghana Mining Journal (GMJ) is a publication which focuses on the exchange of ideas, dissemination of information and promotion of knowledge arising out of research pertinent to the effective and sustainable exploitation of mineral resources particularly in Ghana and the world at large. Original contributions in the following broad areas are ...
عرض المزيدVol. 23 No. 1 (2023): Ghana Mining Journal June Issue Published: Geomatics Eng. Articles ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY IN A MINING COMMUNITY …
عرض المزيدThe total minimum annual rainfall recorded at the western coastal area of Ghana which happens to be the wettest area on the coast and also in the whole country is Axim. Minimum annual rainfall value of 1,169.2 mm and the high of 2,337.2 mm have been recorded. The eastern coastal area records the lowest rainfall.
عرض المزيدVol. 21 No. 1 (2021): Ghana Mining Journal June Issue Vol. 21 No. 1 (2021): Ghana Mining Journal June Issue Published: Geomatics Eng. Articles Comparative Analysis of Stockpile Volume Estimation using UAV and GPS Techniques ... Assessment of Ore Grade Estimation Methods for Structurally Controlled Vein Deposits - A Review …
عرض المزيدBut the formal procedure to get a small-scale mining license in Ghana can take up to three years. According to the Minerals Commission, this process should normally take three to four months. A ...
عرض المزيدIllegal 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 …
عرض المزيدKeywords: small-scale mining, Atiwa District, Ghana, rural livelihoods, sustainable development Downloads PDF Published . Issue Vol. 15 No. 4 (2020): General Issue Section Articles ... By virtue of their appearance in this open access journal, articles are free to use, with proper attribution, in educational and other non …
عرض المزيدGhana is Africa's largest gold producer and the world's number six, with approximately 129 metric tonnes of gold produced in 2021. Gold mining can be defined as the beneficiation through ore ...
عرض المزيدIllegal mining in Ghana over the years has been on the rise in many areas of the country because of its appealing nature [2] to the neglect of its negative impacts on the citizenry.
عرض المزيدMining is the process of extracting useful materials from the earth. Some examples of substances that are mined include coal, gold, or iron ore.Iron . ore is the material from which the metal iron is produced.. The process of mining dates back to prehistoric times.. Prehistoric people first mined flint, which was ideal for tools and …
عرض المزيدArtisanal small-scale mining has been practised in Ghana for over a century. In 2018, small-scale miners generated 2.1 million ounces of gold, accounting for 43.1% of total gold production in the ...
عرض المزيدThis study seeks to assess the effects of mining-induced displacement and resettlement on the livelihoods of s in selected mining communities in …
عرض المزيدArticle. Sustainability assessment of mine-affected communities in Ghana: towards ecosystems and livelihood restoration. Special Feature: Original Article. …
عرض المزيدOver $117 million in gold and $98 million in diamond product has been obtained from small-scale mining operations since complete legalization of the industry in 1989. Gold production from the small-scale gold-mining industry has increased nearly tenfold since 1989, from 17,234oz in 1990 to 107,093oz in 1997.
عرض المزيدNyarkoh. Citations (1) References (31) Abstract. This review examines the impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy from 1992 to 2020. The purpose of the …
عرض المزيدPDF | Following the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) in 1983, Ghana's mining sector has experienced significant growth, making... | …
عرض المزيدThe exploration of gold reserves in Ghana is governed by several laws within her jurisdiction which includes the following; The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana. The Minerals and Mining Act 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act 2015 (Act 900) (All together the Minerals and Mining Act).
عرض المزيدGhana is fast losing its ecological health to illegal gold mining (IGM), since the last two decades. Aside the dearth and paucity of studies on IGM, prior literature on …
عرض المزيدGold is the predominant mineral produced in the country accounting for over 90% of all mineral revenues annually over the past two decades. Ghana is endowed with immense economic mineral resources such as gold, diamonds, manganese, bauxite, clays, kaolin, mica, columbite-tantalite, feldspar, chrome, silica sand, quartz, salt etc.
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