The rationale for parliamentary scrutiny in transactions involving natural resources is to enhance transparency and expansive participation in matters involving such resources and …
I, personally contributed to the enactment by invitation from Ambassador, Dr Joe Abbey, then Ghana High Commissioner to United Kingdom and The Republic of Ireland., Lawrence M. K. Akakpo, Small–Scale …
Zeroing in on the bombshell leakage of the Frimpong-Boateng Galamsey Report (henceforth, The Frimpong-Boateng galamsey report) by Kevin EB Taylor, a US-based …
La popularité du galamsey a été confirmée par une enquête menée par WaterAid dans les communautés impliquées dans l'exploitation minière illégale dans la région de l'Upper East au Ghana ...
Ce type d exploitation minière est considéré comme étant illégal par le gouvernement car il se situe en dehors des prévisions de la principale législation minière ... African countries such as …
But at the same time, I know both political parties are sensitive to the political consequences of any proposed policy solution which include the potential response of voters …
In 2016 alone, an estimated $2.3 billion worth of gold left the shores of Ghana through galamsey. The illicit trade avoids taxation and the prevalence of foreign actors means …
This paper critically examines the capitalist development potential of mining-extractivism in Ghana. Based on the theory of 'uneven and combined development', the specificity of foreign …
Galamsey in Ghana: Mitigating its Negative Effects By Felicia Dede Addy and Shikshya Adhikari G hana is one of the biggest producers of gold in Africa and the world.1 Gold contributes …
Abstract: Ghana's burgeoning galamsey crisis represents a striking embodiment of the modus operandi outlined by Interpol's study on illegal mining via ILLEGAL MINING AND …
This unregulated small-scale and artisanal gold mining is known locally as galamsey, a slang word derived from the Ghanaian words "gather" and ... The visualization at …
exploitation minière galamsey au ghana. Is illegal mining socio-politically entrenched? An opinion. Gold mining has been the backbone of Ghana's development since pre-colonial times. It has …
The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector accounts for approximately 31 percent of the total gold production in Ghana and plays a significant role in the economic …
Illegal gold mining (galamsey) continues to be a threat to forest and water resources in Ghana. Even though galamsey is not new in Ghana, the use of heavy machines such as …
Ghana : comment l'exploitation minière illégale fait perdre des millions de dollars au secteur du cacao ... nationale serait encore plus grande sans les centaines de millions de …
Illegal mining, commonly known as "Galamsey," has been a significant issue in Ghana over the last decade. It has caused the country environmental degradation, social …
The uncontrolled spread of illegal artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASM), popularly termed "galamsey" in Ghana, has, for decades, impacted adversely upon water bodies, soils, wildlife, …
The popularity of galamsey was borne out by a survey conducted by WaterAid in communities involved in illegal mining in Ghana's Upper East Region, particularly the Bongo …
A coalition of civil society organizations, labor unions, media outlets and religious leaders in Ghana have intensified pressure on the government to act decisively against illegal …
Ghana's galamsey crisis has yet to affect global chocolate prices in a noticeable way, but the future implications may be seen in the current reality of Kwaku Asare's cocoa …
The galamsey crisis in Ghana is not just an environmental issue; it is a national disaster with profound social, economic, and health implications. NADMO, as a key player in …
Ghana, 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 …
This is not just a poetic line. This is the reality of Ghana in 2025. The illegal mining menace—galamsey—is not just a news headline anymore. It is a national wound that is …
The popularity of galamsey was borne out by a survey conducted by WaterAid, external in communities involved in illegal mining in Ghana's Upper East Region, particularly …
Illegal mining, often referred to as "Galamsey" in Ghana, poses significant threats to both local ecosystems and climate resilience. While mining can contribute to economic …
In March 2017, when the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) warned that the spate of water quality deteriorations caused by illegal ASM had reached alarming levels and …
7. Bondah DA. Natural Resources Exploitation and National Security: A Case Study of Illegal Mining in Ghana. 2020 8. Osman N, Afele JT, Nimo E, Gorleku DO, Ofori LA, Abunyewa AA. …
À Accra, des milliers de catholiques et d'activistes écologistes ont participé à une marche de prière pour dénoncer les ravages du galamsey, l'exploitation minière illégale au …
about 30% of Ghana's total gold output is derived from the activities of an estimated one million small-scale miners, with most of them galamsey operators without any mining permits. In …
Artisanal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is an unstructured and illegal small-scale mining that continues to wreak havoc on Ghana's environment, especially in the …
The absence of oversight allows for reckless exploitation of the land, deforestation, water pollution, and the use of hazardous chemicals like mercury and cyanide. Environmental …
Researchers also outline a costed strategy for reclaiming and closing various galamsey operations. Findings estimate $250 million is required to reclaim lands and water …
The high incidence of 'galamsey' or illegal mining in recent times, have been on several discussions and heated debates for some time now and has perplexed the minds of …
Legal Mining in Ghana. The 1992 Constitution (Constitution) provides the foundation for legitimate mining operations, providing in article 257(6) that the state owns …
Environmental media contamination with mercury, because of illegal artisanal small-scale gold mining (popularly called galamsey), is a major concern in Ghana; yet specific …
exploitation of Ghana by global mining capital; an aspect of imperialism so often eclipsed by the mater ialist thrust of mainstrea m disco urses of imperialism, new imperialism, and ...