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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
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, …
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 …
20241024· Government of Ghana must strengthen institutions regulatory frameworks to effectively address the challenges posed by illegal mining in Ghana. Enhancing the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
31· Focusing on Ghana as a study case, this paper explores the factors that hinder the implementation of its legal framework for mining. A combination of qualitative explorative …
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 …
2025220· To reduce illegal mining, the government must offer alternative ways for people to make a living. · Formalizing Small-Scale Mining: Not all mining is illegal. Many miners …
2024911· Artisanal mining is now present in 14 of Ghana’s 16 regions, employing over a million people and producing 40% of the nation’s gold, according to the Minerals Commission, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
2025528· The cross-sectional survey research design and the mixed methods approach were adopted to understand miners’ experiences and challenges with formalisation in Ghana. …
121· Ghana legally recognizes ASM as a legitimate livelihood source with formalization blueprints for operators. However, the regulation of ASM activities in Ghana can …
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 …
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, …
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 …
1 June 2017 Dr Abdul-Gafaru Abdulai In the last three months, the Ghanaian media landscape has been dominated by discussions about the dangers of illegal mining. Although Ghana has …
Issues of Mining Policy Implementation and Challenges Kwaku Dwumor Kessey1, Benedict Arko2 1Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana 2Development Practitioner …
2025220· Ghana will require billions of dollars to restore vast stretches of degraded land and polluted water bodies resulting from years of illegal mining activities. | Business Insider …
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 …
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 …