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Since 2024 with the involvement of Chinese miners in gold mining which peaked in 2024 small scale mining in Ghana has become highly mechanized involving the use of excavators wash plants and other equipment These in comparison to manual traditional methods have increased small scale gold production nearly seven fold
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The ICMM estimated that in 2024 the government of Ghana deported an estimated 5000 foreigners purportedly involved in illegal small scale mining Promotion and support for sustainable small scale mining has also played a prominent role in recent years In 2024 the government identified three areas in the Western Region and in Winneba Central
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Apr 18 2021Artisanal and small scale mining has a long history in Ghana It was only in 1989 however that government recognised its legitimacy through the Small scale Mining Act PNDCL 218
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The NPP now in opposition capitalised on the small scale mining community s perceived alienation in the next elections by pointing fingers at Mills broken promises Importantly just as the NDC did in 2024 the NPP s campaign strategy for the 2024 elections was couched in a language that pointed to its support for galamsey even if unintentionally During a campaign trip to Obuasi
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Ghana For centuries mining of gold and other metals has been characterised by individual group or family ownership in local communities before the introduction of foreign large scale operations during and after British colonial rule The passage of The Small scale Gold Mining Law 1989 218 officially legalised the
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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 equipment worth US$ 60 000 includes gold Katcha gold Konka gold cube and gas fueled smelter which would be set up in Dakete Obeng Bazuri Agya Pa Ye and Beaver Mines
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Artisanal Small Scale Mining ASM Ghana 1 Introduction Considerable efforts have been made by the mining industry to highlight its commitment to protecting the environment and addressing the needs of affected communities Many companies in the gold mining sector have also made attempts to engage all stakeholders through dialogue and negotiation backed by formalised agreements with local
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In Ghana small scale mining generated a whopping million ounces of gold which is approximately % of Ghana s total output in 2024 and it has made substantial contributions to the foreign exchange earnings of the country
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Despite these impressive facts Ghana s mining industry is heavily plagued with the menace of illegal mining which occurs mostly in the artisanal and small scale mining subsector AUTHOR Kwesi Koomson independent communications and research consultant The subsector employs over 1 million people and contributes significantly to Ghana s total production output Although small scale mining
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2 Background Small scale gold mining existed in Ghana as far back as the eighth century as a household economic activity mined for gold on small scale along the coastal areas justifying the colonial name of Ghana The Gold Coast Minerals and Mining Act 2024 Act 703 of Ghana defines small scale gold mining operation as the mining of gold by any effective and efficient
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We argue that the Ghanaian state uses strong arm measures against artisanal and small scale mining ASM operators particularly the subaltern classes engaged in the industry for survival
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IIED s first in a series of local multi stakeholder dialogues on artisanal and small scale mining ASM started in Ghana in autumn 2024 During a visioning workshop on ASM in April 2024 participants from around the world came together to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities for ASM and which countries might benefit most from a locally driven dialogue process
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Apr 23 2021Artisanal and small scale mining has a long history in Ghana It was only in 1989 however that government recognised its legitimacy through the Small scale Mining Act PNDCL 218 later integrated into the current Mining Act 703 2024 The act provides a blueprint for its formalisation It also reserves small scale mining for Ghanaians
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This Artisanal and Small Scale Mining ASM Handbook for Ghana is the result of a training session held in Ghana in September 2024 through the sub program on ASM under the overall PanAfGeo project
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The first is the insistence of the government that small scale miners be taxed The second is the decision of AngloGold Ashanti long one of the country s chief operators to release a 200 km2 section of its concession for subsequent re demarcation through the government to licensed small scale miners Let me reflect on why we should view
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Artisanal and small scale mining has a long history in Ghana It was only in 1989 however that government recognised its legitimacy through the Small scale Mining Act PNDCL 218 later integrated into the current Mining Act 703 2024 The act provides a blueprint for its formalisation It also reserves small scale mining for Ghanaians The
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As a result artisanal or small scale mining continued in Ghana even after the introduction of modern exploration and mining methods to the country by the Frenchman Piere Bonnat and others circa in the introduction of modern governance in which the government of the state is the custodian of the land the government therefore in 1986 enacted the PNDC Law 153 to register and regulate
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Indeed the environmental effects and other demerits of small scale mining operations prima facie look overwhelming But a holistic and dispassionate look at the real issue might tempt one to side with the sentiments of the small scale miners It is important however to distinguish between the licenced small scale miners who have been licenced
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The hazardous nature of small scale underground mining in Ghana Small scale mining continues to contribute significantly to the growth of Ghana s economy However the sector poses serious dangers to human health and the environment Ground failures resulting from poorly supported stopes have led to injuries and fatalities in recent times
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According to Section 83 of Act 703 the applicant for a small scale mining license must be a Ghanaian citizen She must also be eighteen 18 years of age or above and must be registered by a District Office of the Minerals Commission in that area designated for mining operations
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The sector directly contributed % of Ghana s total corporate tax earnings % of government revenue and 6% GDP in 2024 The sector employs 28 000 people in the large scale mining industry whilst over 1 000 000 people are engaged in the small scale gold diamonds sand winning and quarry industries
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There are approximately 100 million artisanal miners globally Artisanal and small scale production supply accounts for 80% of global sapphire 20% of gold mining and up to 20% of diamond mining It is widespread in developing countries in Africa Asia Oceania and Central and South America Though the informal nature and on the whole un
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In 2024 the Ghanaian government raided many small scale gold mining farms all over the country Mining farms and equipment were burned and 5 000 Chinese workers were deported The Ghanaian government claimed that these workers were illegal under the Small Scale Gold Mining Act of 1989 One Chinese investor however claimed that the Chinese
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Although the majority of Chinese interests in African mining is state sponsored the Ghana case demonstrates private Chinese agency that is mostly attracted to illegal small‐scale mining in Ghana due to push factors in the homeland and pull factors associated with Ghanaian state weakness The Chinese dominate the supply chain of illegal small
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1 December 2024 10 27am Small scale mining is essentially an artisanal or small industrial form of raw material extraction In Ghana there are about 300 registered small scale mining groups
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Talking mining in Ghana News 19 January 2024 Stakeholders from Ghana s artisanal mining communities will share their perspectives in discussions to identify how to improve the artisanal and small scale mining sector in the country Eighteen year old Maame Esi Rose who washes ore to help her and two younger siblings survive will contribute
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2024 Act 703 This requires that a small scale mining license applicant must be a citizen of Ghana and must be at least 18 years old The duration of a small scale mining license is five years and renewable upon satisfactory performance during the first term Minerals Commission 2024 Note that artisanal and small scale
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SSM of gold in Ghana is a pre historic activity which can be traced to the 5th Century Discouraged in the colonial era till 1989 This led to Secret Activities and Smuggling of Proceeds outside the country In 1989 SSM Activities were mainstreamed through promulgation of the Small Scale Gold Mining Law PNDCL 218 1989 In 2024 SSM regime was integrated into the new Minerals and Mining Act
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Illegal small scale mining in Ghana accounts for an estimated 60% of the country s mining labour force and supports millions of livelihoods Illegal mining in Ghana fighting an ongoing battle The incumbent is now considering launching a national dialogue on galamsey the starting point of a new strategy announced in January 2024 during his final State of the Nation address At this
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The article draws on the insights of political ecology to illuminate the politics shaping the enforcement of environmental regulation in the mining sector of Ghana We argue that the Ghanaian state uses strong arm measures against artisanal and small scale mining ASM operators particularly the subaltern classes engaged in the industry for survival
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