People have been mining gold in Ghana for centuries. Today, artisanal and small-scale gold mining contributes substantially to the country''s economy. The sector has witnessed
An Integrated Assessment of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana (ASGM): Final Report 7 Ghanaians in the interest of European capital [3,5]. By 1930, all mining concessions
2025122;As gold prices surge, Ghana faces ‘looming crisis’ over illegal mining. As illegal and small-scale mining contaminates rivers and soil, many worry President John Mahama will
18 ;Ghana’s gold exports rose more than 50% to $11.6 billion last year. The country is Africa’s top producer of the metal, but small-scale mining, which represents about a third of
11;For instance, the Ghana Association of Small-Scale Miners has had a memorandum of understanding with the University of Technology and Mining (UMaT) to train
1027;Ghana has abundant mineral reserves in many of its regions, and gold mining remains one of the country’s main sources of revenue. Given Ghana’s current position in the
18 ;Ghana’s gold exports rose more than 50% to $11.6 billion last year. The country is Africa’s top producer of the metal, but small-scale mining, which represents about a third of
2025329;In a landmark move that promises to revolutionize the livelihoods of small-scale miners in Ghana, the recently established Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is set to become a
In Ghana, small-scale/artisanal gold mining has been on-going for more than a century. Artisanal mining has been the support for the rural people who more often than not are forced to
Small-scale mining contributes significantly to Ghana’s gold production. According to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, small-scale miners accounted for 38% of the country’s total gold output in . This percentage has been steadily rising
328;This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental performance
202453;The gold mining industry in Ghana has made a substantial contribution to the country''s economic growth by generating diverse employment opportunities, both directly and
810;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
Small-Scale Gold Mining Law, 1989 PNDCL 218 11.8-1 SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 218) "authorised buyer" means a person authorised by the Secretary to buy
201911;Gold mining has been carried out in the former Gold Coast, now Ghana, for centuries (Ofosu-Mensah, 2011a). Artisanal gold mining started in the gold-rich areas long
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
202453;The gold mining industry in Ghana has made a substantial contribution to the country''s economic growth by generating diverse employment opportunities, both directly and
1.2 Broad Overview of the Small Scale Mining (SSM) Sector in Ghana. Small Scale Mining (SSM) has evolved from the artisanal stage through the use of rudimentary equipment such as;
2025324;Notably, small-scale miners contributed $5 billion to the sector’s export revenue. As Ghana continues to enhance gold production and exports, the upcoming Mining in Motion
Small-Scale Gold Mining Law, 1989 PNDCL 218 11.8-1 SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 218) "authorised buyer" means a person authorised by the Secretary to buy
2024115;In most developing countries where there are no fuel deposits, mining has been the mainstay of their economies. According to the World Bank''s taxonomy of countries, 50% of
The Future of Gold Mining in Ghana: Small-Scale vs. Large-Scale Operations. Ghana is one of Africa’s leading gold producers, with a rich history and a promising future for the gold mining industry. The nation is known for its vast
3. Small-scale gold mining in Ghana and foreign involvement 3.1 Rising significance of small-scale gold mining 3.2 Legal framework 3.3 Influx of Chinese Miners into ASM 4. Conflict and
121;Over the past decade, Ghana''s artisanal and small-scale mining 1 sector has attracted a wave of Chinese migrants (Antwi-Boateng and Akudugu, 2020; Boafo et al., 2019;
a. Provide a comprehensive understanding of the effect of small scale illegal mining on economic development in Ghana. b. Effective strategic measures to address illegal small scale mining
2024917;While small-scale mining is crucial for Ghana’s gold production and local participation, organised a dialogue session in May 2024 with key stakeholders and participants within the Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining