Ghana’s mining industry plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy. It’s a significant contributor to the national GDP and a major source of foreign exchange earnings. However, the …
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 …
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.
20241020· The illegal mining has also affected cocoa production, with the Ghana Cocoa Board saying in that more than 19,000 hectares of farmland had been destroyed in key …
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 …
121· Ghana legally recognizes ASM as a legitimate livelihood source with formalization blueprints for operators. However, the regulation of ASM activities in Ghana can …
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 …
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 …
121· While a number of studies that have examined the nature and impact of gold mining in Ghana have often identified environmental degradation as a major consequence of …
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
2025320· Challenges Facing Ghana’s Mining Industry. While Ghana’s mining sector has been successful in generating economic growth, it faces a few challenges: Illegal Mining …
Over the years, the industry has faced significant hurdles, including environmental degradation, illegal mining activities, and conflicts over land use. These challenges not only threaten the …
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 …
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 …
2025320· Challenges Facing Ghana’s Mining Industry. While Ghana’s mining sector has been successful in generating economic growth, it faces a few challenges: Illegal Mining (Galamsey): One of the major issues in Ghana’s …
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 …
111· But artisanal and small-scale mining is also responsible for complex environmental challenges: destruction of land and vegetation and chemical contamination of …
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 …
2025112· INVOLVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN SUSTAINABLE MINING PRACTICES. As the incoming Minister for Energy, Lands, and Natural Resources, you have a unique …
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 …
In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country''s GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of …
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: …
202531· Ghana is substantially rich in minerals such as gold, diamonds, manganese, and bauxite among others [9].Generally, the mining sector accounts for 9% of GDP, and among …
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 …
Ghana’s mining industry plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy. It’s a significant contributor to the national GDP and a major source of foreign exchange earnings. However, the …
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, …
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 …
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 …