Volume 1 contains the guidelines which track with internationally recognized elements of environmental impact assessment with a glossary and references.; Volume 1, Part 2 contains example Terms of Reference cross-linked to Volumes 1 and 2 for different types of mining, energy, and/or tourism projects respectively for use by the countries as …
The mining industry is a significant asset to the development of countries. Ghana, Africa's second-largest gold producer, has benefited from gold mining as the sector generates about 90% of the country's total exports. Just like all industries, mining is associated with benefits and risks to indigenes and the host environment. Small-scale …
Yet, to our knowledge, the environmental and social impacts of large-scale gold mining in Ghana, and all of West Africa for that matter, have only been addressed by two studies (Amankwah and Anim-Sackey 2003; ... Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 2002; 75 (1):11–31. doi: 10.1023/A:10. [Google Scholar] …
Integrated Assessment of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana—Part 1: Human Health Review. by. Niladri Basu. 1,*, Edith Clarke. 2, Allyson Green. 3, Benedict Calys-Tagoe. 4, Laurie …
Gold mining is one of the most destructive industries in the world. It can displace communities, contaminate drinking water, hurt workers, and destroy pristine environments. It pollutes water and land with mercury …
Furthermore, environmental considerations are linked to discussions on health and safety, settlements, and the impact of gold mining on subsistence lifestyles. Ghana's social history is inextricably linked to natural resources. Gold mining in Ghana has played a central role in the social, economic and political life of the nation for over ...
The object of this paper is to ascertain the level of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) compliance of mining companies in selected mining communities in Ghana. Over the past three decades, Ghana has demonstrated considerable commitment to the conservation and management of bio-physical and socio-cultural environment.
Abstract. This paper examines the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, and prescribes a series of recommendations for improving environmental …
Foreign involvement in small-scale gold mining in Ghana and its impact on resource fairness. Fairness and Justice in Natural Resource Politics, Routledge (2016), pp. 193-211. Google Scholar. ... For the environment: an assessment of recent military intervention in informal gold mining communities in Ghana. Land Use Policy, 96 (2020), …
Volume 781, 10 August 2021, 146644. The large footprint of small-scale artisanal gold mining in Ghana. Abigail Barenblitt, Amanda Payton, David Lagomasino, Fatoyinbo, …
Illegal gold mining activities in Ghana contribute tremendously to the local economy of the communities within which the practice is conducted. ... Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency in its 2019 Impact Assessments Report noted that "all dust at a high level of exposure has the potential to cause respiratory diseases and …
Antwi, F. (2010), " An assessment of the impacts of Newmont Gold Ghana Limited (NGGL) on the socio- economic development after six years of operation in the Birim north district ", a thesis
Analysis of soil samples around pristine and major gold-mining areas in Ghana was carried out for heavy metals as part of a larger soil contamination and metal background study. The surface soil samples were digested using microwave digester (aqua regia) and analyzed with ICP-MS for As, Cd, Hg, Zn, Co, Cu, Mn, Fe, Al, V, Cr, and Pb. …
Ghana's government has struggled to balance the economic boon of small-scale mining with environmental and safety protections. The Small-Scale Gold Mining Act of 1989 implemented a system for ...
In Ghana, and similar to other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the major environmental problems associated with ASM activities are mercury pollution from gold processing, pollution of water bodies, and the destruction of natural and agricultural lands (Amankwah, 2013; Clifford, 2017; Nartey et al., 2011).These problems are as the results …
It appears that land degradation, environmental pollution and many socio-economic problems have been major issues with communities where small-scale mining is practised in Ghana. Most of these negative impacts are a result of deficiencies on the part of the regulatory bodies charged with monitoring the mining industry.
1. Introduction. The Amazon basin has been historically impacted by mining activities [1,2,3].Mineral soils underlying the Amazon forests contain elevated levels of gold, whose exploitation results in intensive land-use modifications [] and freshwater contamination with mining tailings [].Mining areas are expanding in protected and …
The Ghana ASM dialogue project was made possible with the generous support of The Tiffany & Co. Foundation. Funding for background research and publication of this paper was provided by UK aid for the UK government. Published by IIED, August 2016 McQuilken, J and Hilson, G (2016) Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Ghana.
1. Introduction. Mining is one of the key areas of natural resources exploitation in tropical countries like Ghana (Yaro, 2010) and contributed approximately US $ 4 billion in foreign direct investment to Ghana (Yelpaala & Ali, 2005; Garvin, McGee, Smoyer-Tomic, & Aubynn, 2009).Destruction of forest, loss of habitats and biodiversity, due to mining …
Abstract. Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. 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 which has varying …
Gold mining operations generate a range of ecological and environmental impacts that can be measured spatially using geographic information system and remote sensing methods. This study assessed land-use and land-cover dynamics in the gold mining area using geographic information system and remote sensing techniques with …
In this study, two theories were borrowed and combined in addition to government intervention to assess ASM's willingness to adopt mercury-free gold mining in Ghana. With data from 423 ASM's in Ghana, SEM-PLS was employed to aid the objectives of the study. Comparing the individual TPB and VBN models to the integrated model …
Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country's GDP. …
Mining-induced displacement and resettlement is an important development issue because it significantly influences the livelihoods and sustainability of mining communities. This study seeks to assess the effects of mining-induced displacement and resettlement on the livelihoods of s in selected mining communities in Ghana. …
'AKOBEN Programme' named after an 'Adinkra' symbol signifying vigilance, circumspection, and preparedness the underlying principles for the first "environmental performance rating and public disclosure initiative" which came into effect in the year 2010 was to serves as a continuous monitoring tool for gold mining companies among others …
The AKOBEN Programme, an environmental performance rating and disclosure initiative that show the environmental performance of gold mining firms with reference to their daily activities post environmental impact assessment and issuance of an environmental permit was introduced in Ghana to serve as a monitoring and …
This report is one of three synthesis documents produced via an integrated assessment (IA) that aims to increase understanding of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. Given the complexities surrounding ASGM, an IA framework was utilized to analyze economic, social, health, and environmental data, and co-develop …
Background This study assessed the health and environmental impacts of artisanal gold mining in Ijesha-land, Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Fifty-four environmental samples were collected between 2011 and 2012 and analyzed for major, trace and rare earth elements using standard procedures. Samples were collected from …
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 production on the African …
Small-scale miners are mostly accused in Ghana of being environmentally disruptive, due to their modes of operations. As a result, this paper seeks to assess the environmental impacts of large-scale gold mining with the Nzema Mines in Ellembelle …