Small-scale mining in Ghana: The government and the …

This paper argues that the current formalization system for small-scale gold miners in Ghana has been undermined and the small-scale mining laws no longer capture the reality …

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Review on Effects of Mining in Ghana: The Case …

Furthermore, the mining industry's concentration on water use, particularly for small-scale miners, ignores the legacy impacts of such mines or the long-term effects of small-scale mining.

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The APT GoldKacha concentrator is a small scale gold concentrator; a complete, simple and robust processing solution for the high recovery of both coarse and fine precious metals from dump tailings, rubble beds & alluvial sands. Run via …

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How the Ghanaian government is supporting community mining

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a major driver of the economy, directly employing an estimated 1m Ghanaians and supporting around 4.5m others. ASM – categorised by …

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Small-Scale Mining, Environment and Livelihoods: …

The environment and livelihoods have come under severe strain in mineral-rich areas with the emergence of mechanised small-scale mining equipment, which generates …

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Small-Scale Miners Poised to Thrive Under Ghana's …

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 …

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Site specific: Heterogeneity of small-scale gold mining in Ghana

In this way small-scale miners are assumed to fit into predetermined categories and slots, and the small-scale mining industry is (re) presented as emerging from a specific set of …

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GHANA LANDSCAPE RESTORATION AND SMALL …

GHANA LANDSCAPE RESTORATION AND SMALL-SCALE MINING PROJECT 2 SECTORAL CONTEXT Ghana, located in the heart of West Africa with a population of 30.8 million people …

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Small Scale Mining in Ghana is reserved for Ghanaians

We are struggling with basic medical equipment – Takoradi Hospital Medical Superintendent appeals for gov't support. May 9, 2025. ... stating that Mineral and Mining Act …

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Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Handbook of Ghana

This Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Handbook for Ghana is the result of a training session held in Ghana in September 2017 through the sub-program on ASM under the overall …

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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Ghana

Ghana's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector continues to grow in size and significance. Its contribution to ... access to equipment and formal finance, and, most pressingly, difficulties …

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GNASSM | Ghana National Association of Small …

Women empowerment and livelihood at mining sites and the mining Communities. Fight against environmental degradation and illegal mining. Child labour in small scale mining and the entire supply chain. Advocacy and policy …

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Five small-scale mining companies receive mercury-free …

Tarkwa (W/R), July 31, GNA-As part of measures to promote mercury-free mining in Ghana, five Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) companies have received mercury-free processing …

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Artisanal and small-scale mining methods and the …

In Ghana, small-scale (gold) mining has two forms: registered (small-scale) mining and informal, illegal or unregistered (small-scale) mining activities, locally called galamsey. ...

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Five small-scale mining companies receive mercury-free processing equipment

As part of measures to promote mercury-free mining in Ghana, five Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) companies have received mercury-free processing equipment. The …

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Rethinking state-led formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining …

Securing a mining licence or permit is seen as the gateway for conducting artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations. Yet, the policy and the academic discourse on the …

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Minerals Commission Official Website

Mining Cadastre The implementation of Mining Cadastre Administration System (MCAS) at the Minerals Commission seeks to improve and strengthen current levels of compliance checks and license administration procedures and …

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Illegal Small Scale Mining and its Effects on the …

by choice, but out of necessity. Small-scale mining is viewed with different perspectives by different groups of people and countries. The International Labour Organization defines small …

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SMALL SCALE MINING IN AFRICA: GHANA ON THE HOT SEAT

CASE STUDY; GHANA & SMALL-SCALE MINING. Ghana is well known for its mineral resources such as gold, salt, silver, limestone, and manganese. Approximately two …

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The Large Footprint of Small-Scale Mining in …

A version of this small-scale mining persists—known today as artisanal mining—but new research shows it is having a growing and sometimes devastating effect on the environment. Researchers from NASA, U.S. …

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Five small-scale mining companies receive mercury-free processing equipment

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Safety concerns and occupational health hazards of women …

Drawing on findings from multiple qualitative studies in Ghana, we found that the one 'small-scale' mining licence regime was problematic and took no account of the diverse …

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COMMUNITY MINING SCHEME; A LAUDABLE WAY TO …

COMMUNITY MINING SCHEME; A LAUDABLE WAY TO SANITIZE SMALL- SCALE MINING For several decades, Ghana has had to grapple with the wanton destruction of its environment, …

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First, an overview of small-scale mining in Ghana is provided in which a historical perspective of the industry is given, regional geological characteristics are highlighted, and the industry's …

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Small-scale mining policies in Ghana: Miners

Searching for, and extraction of minerals in Ghana has been an ancient activity. Undoubtedly, Ghana has a long history of small-scale mining of precious minerals, particularly …

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Rethinking small-scale gold mining in Ghana: A holy grail …

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 …

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The Fight Against Illegal Mining: Ghana's Bold Step Towards

The small-scale mining sector accounts for nearly 40% of Ghana's total gold output, contributing significantly to employment and foreign exchange earnings. In 2023 alone, …

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Illegal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana: A Public …

Further research to determine the cause and effect of illegal small-scale mining on the health and well-being of both the miners and the residents in the mining areas. 2. Determine the level of …

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Small-Scale Mining Incubation Program

Small-Scale Mining Incubation Program (SSMIP) The small-scale mining sector contributes greatly to the Ghanaian mining sector accounting for about 40% of gold output in 2019. There …

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