Illegal Mining and the Role of "Zama Zamas" in South Africa
The term now refers to artisanal miners that conduct illegal mining in mines that have been discontinued. A majority of them are migrants from neighboring countries, while others are South African ...
Perception of Small-Scale Miners on Interventions to …
despite these interventions, illegal mining activities have increased in intensity because of weak enforcement, coordi-nation, and incomprehensive collaboration and consultation among relevant stakeholders. Some scholars (Asamoah & Osei-Kojo, 2016; Banchirigah, 2008; Teschner, 2012) have, however, blamed the high incidence of illegal mining in
THE IMPLICATIONS OF ILLEGAL MINING FOR …
Abstract. This paper assesses the national security implications of illegal mining of solid mineral in Nigeria within the context of a resurging government's interest that is primarily based on ...
The devastating impact of illegal gold mining in Latin …
A 2016 assessment by INTERPOL and the United Nations Environment Programme estimated illegal mining to account for up to USD 48 billion a year in criminal proceeds. Latin America is especially affected by this crime area, experiencing one of the world's largest illegal gold extraction rates, according to INTERPOL's findings.
Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment, Economy, and …
The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our environment and human life due to the lack of regulation in this sector. This paper is a review of the effects of illegal mining on the environment, the economy and agricultural …
Environmental Impact of Illegal Mining in Ghana (Part 1)
Illegal gold mining activities in Ghana contribute tremendously to the local economy of the communities within which the practice is conducted. Increased income employment opportunities and increased market activities were some benefits of the illegal mining activities identified by the illegal miners. The miners earned cash income range …
Galamsey: Ghana's illegal mining menace threatens …
Mary Appiah Opinion Aug - 04 - 2023, 20:02. Galamsey, an illegal form of small-scale mining, has emerged as a pressing environmental and social issue in Ghana. Advertisement. The illicit mining ...
(PDF) An analysis of illegal mining on the Offin shelterbelt …
Eight respondents associated their employment with of the advent of illegal mining activities out which 6 (70%) were engaged directly in mining activities, while 2 (30%) were into trading.
The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming …
Deforestation and Habitat Destruction. One of the most evident consequences of illegal mining is deforestation and habitat destruction. To extract minerals such as gold, miners in the Ashanti, Eastern and Western Regions of the country often clear large areas of land with heavy-duty equipment, leading to the loss of valuable …
Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and …
The study identified two key related factors that drive illegal mining in Ghana. First, the mines are transient but getting a mining licence is time-consuming. Second, the regulatory framework ...
Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in …
Introduction. Mineral wealth is an important asset that can be used to stimulate or enhance economic growth and spur infrastructure development, including the building of schools, hospitals and road networks.1 Mining has played a substantial role in the development of Ghana, which is second only to South Africa in terms of gold …
ILLEGAL MINING AND ASSOCIATED CRIMES
THE CHALLENGES OF ILLEGAL MINING Although "illegal mining" has no universal definition, INTERPOL defines it as an umbrella term covering both illegal extraction and …
(PDF) Movers, Motives, and Impact of Illegal Small-Scale
This research unravels the agents and driving motivation behind the rise of illegal small-scale mining in Ghana and its impact. This is accomplished via a qualitative study using illegal small ...
The devastating impact of illegal gold mining in …
Illegal gold mining devastates the environment, causing deforestation, biodiversity and habitat loss as well as water, air and soil pollution through the release of …
Geospatial characterisation and distribution of Illegal gold …
Recent interest by governmental, non-governmental and civil society organisations in monitoring, tracing, tracking and flushing out illegal mining activities in Ghana has intensified due to the fact that large tracts of arable lands, forests and water resources are destroyed by this group of illegal miners. Yet, the scale of operation, …
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining …
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana: A critical assessment. Kwadwo Afriyie, Kwadwo Afriyie. Department of Geography and Rural Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana ... Discourses on "illegal" or informal small-scale mining …
Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: A …
This paper argues that artisanal mining communities are somewhat bound to their operations, and helps explain why formalisation, alternative livelihood projects and military intervention—the traditional strategies employed by governments to tackle illegal mining—have proved ineffective. Findings from recent research carried out in Noyem …
A Reflection on Illegal Mining and Implications for Sustainability
The form of illegal small-scale gold mining conducted in Ghana is referred to as 'Galamsey', which literally means 'to gather and sell'. According to some estimates, illegal gold mining is responsible for a significant amount of the gold exported from Ghana, however, its impacts on health and the environment have made it a target of ...
The Impact of Illegal Mining on the Ghanaian Youth: …
The study through the interviews with the illegal miners found o ut that that illegal m ining got to its peak in 1983 wh en t he Ghanaian returnee s from Ni geria arri ved in Gh ana. Before that ...
Illicit Mining: Threats to U.S. National Security and …
Illicit mining threatens the national security and prosperity of the United States and our partners throughout Latin America by compromising the lawful gold supply chain and exploiting the U.S. …
Impact Of Mining On Rivers: Decoding The Silent Crisis
Digging your own grave': Illegal sand mining devastates an Indian river. Large-scale industrial mining, on the other hand, involves the excavation of substantial mineral and metal reserves often found in river basins.This type of mining can cause significant disturbances, leading to the displacement of vast amounts of soil and rock, …
(PDF) The Environmental Implication of Illegal Minning …
Illegal mining is one of the biggest problems with regard to environmental destruction and ecological disruptions. When large numbers of gem seekers and gold diggers converge on a locality and begin their environmentally hostile mining activities in an uncontrollable manner, they cause untold destruction to mother earth, which is often accompanied by …
Understanding the impacts of mining on local …
J-WAFS researchers Scott Odell, a visiting researcher in MIT's Environmental Solutions Initiative, and John Fernández, a professor in MIT's Department …
Challenges with Eradicating Illegal Mining in Ghana: A
Research studies have explored the psychological and social impacts of social conflicts and violence in illegal mining areas. Banchirigah (2008) discussed the psychological effects of illegal ...
"Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: Implication for …
Illegal gold mining is on the rise due to the lucrativeness of the non-regulated gold rush opportunities with hard consequences on sustainable agriculture and resilience food systems. As a result, this study seeks to investigate illegal gold mining and its environmental implication for climate-smart agriculture in Ghana.
Illegal mining
Illegal mining and trafficking of precious metals are often linked to economic crimes such as tax evasion, fraud, and corruption, by exploiting loopholes in regulatory frameworks. Due to the high profits associated with precious metals, and the often-low …
illegal minning and their implications
illegal minning and their implications. CHIEF OF BIEMSO PROTEST AGAINST ILLEGAL MINNING. According to the Ghana Health Service, mercury, which is a heavy metal and one of the chemicals used by illegal miners in their activities, had a dire effect on the health of humans, as it could cause the breakdown of the central nervous system.
Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for sustainable …
Despite government efforts, the fight against illegal mining has faced significant challenges and limited success. To pave way for a brighter future, Ghana must embrace sustainable solutions that ...
Illegal mining in the Pan Amazon: an ecological …
A study in Madre de Dios, Peru, found that a barren floodplain, nineteen years after the cessation of mining operations, required investments in soil reclamation and …
Galamsey menace: Causes, effects and solutions
Thoughts of survival compel these men and women to consider galamsey as a lucrative venture that is worth exploiting. One major cause of this menace in the country is our ailing economy, which is ...
