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Deaths Of Illegal Mining In Ghana
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Galamsey: Ghana's illegal gold mining industry …
The illegal mining has also affected cocoa production, with the Ghana Cocoa Board saying in 2021 that more than 19,000 hectares of farmland had been destroyed in key cocoa-growing areas like the ...
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Beyond mining: Galamsey's devastating toll on maternal and …
To mitigate the impact of Galamsey on health and well-being, two key actions are necessary: Strengthening Mining Regulations: To address the devastating impact of illegal …
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Death by dust: Illegal gold miners in Ghana dying from …
A Luv News investigation has found that some illegal gold miners are totally dependent on oxygen as a result of their exposure to mining dust that has caused irreversible …
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At least seven killed by army at Ghana's …
Earlier, Ghana's armed forces said that about 60 illegal miners carrying locally manufactured rifles and other weapons breached the mine's security fence at around 11:00 pm (2300 GMT) on ...
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Three people killed in clash between illegal …
Two security personnel and one civilian were killed in an attack by illegal miners at the Asanko gold mine, in Ghana, over the weekend. The mine is a 50:50 joint venture between JSE-listed...
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Thousands demonstrate in Accra against illegal mining in Ghana
Thousands took to the streets of Accra, demanding the government to put an end to illegal mining in Ghana, also known as Galamsey, and denouncing its harmful impact on the …
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The Ban on Illegal Mining in Ghana: Environmental and …
There have been reports of deaths of smallscale gold miners - trapped in collapsed underground mines (Beylot et al., 2021). For more than a decade, the government of Ghana has been …
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Mining-Related Deaths in Ghana: Causes, Impact, and …
Over the years, Ghana has witnessed a rise in mining-related deaths, ranging from accidents in formal mining operations to fatalities caused by the collapse of illegal mining sites. This …
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The hazardous nature of small scale underground mining in Ghana
There are also reported cases of disregard for basic safety protocols resulting in death, damage to property and to the environment (Al-Hassan ... Socio-economic and …
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Analysis of artisanal and small-scale gold mining accidents …
Indeed, a recent article by Stemn et al. (2021) linked flooding events which claimed lives and displaced a wide number of people in Ghana to the activities of illegal miners. Mining …
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Galamsey in Ghana: A Conforming Case to …
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 ASSOCIATED CRIMES …
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Commentary on Illegal Mining in Ghana
The risk of death is not among only those who engage in illegal mining. ... GIMPA has long recognized the importance of mining to Ghana and the menace that illegal mining …
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Ghana miners killed in Ashanti region after army …
At least seven people have been killed in a clash with soldiers on duty at a mine in the central Ashanti region, according to the army. The Ghana Armed Forces said about 60 illegal miners, armed ...
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Seven killed at AngloGold Ashanti's mine in Ghana …
An incident at AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi mine in Ghana's Ashanti Region has reportedly resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, according to the Ghanaian army. The Ghana National Association of Small …
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ILLEGAL MINING: Communities threatened by …
In this report, some members of the second cohort of the Media Foundation for West Africa's Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship (NGIJ) highlight the impact of illegal mining on the health, agriculture and …
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Mining-Related Deaths Statistics in Ghana: Causes and …
According to the Ghana Minerals Commission, the mining sector experiences an average of 20-25 fatalities annually in legal mining operations. These deaths typically result from accidents …
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Illegal mining: enforcement, compliance way to …
Illegal gold mining has been wreaking havoc in southern Ghana for years, particularly, in resource-rich regions, such as the Upper Offin sub-basin. According to International Water Management Institute's study, these areas, …
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Ghana's future at the mercy of illegal miners (galamsey)
As of October 2024, there have been numerous reports of deaths related to abandoned illegal mining pits. Some of these incidents include: Tragic Twin Loss: Two-and-a-half-year-old twins …
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The Obuasi 'Massacre': What we know so far
Hell broke loose at Obuasi, one of Ghana's major mining communities in the Ashanti Region, on Sunday, January 19, 2025, when personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces clashed with some youth in the area.
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Seven killed at AngloGold Ashanti's mine in …
An incident at AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi mine in Ghana's Ashanti Region has reportedly resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, according to the Ghanaian army. The Ghana National Association of Small …
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Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana
Challenges with eradicating illegal mining in Ghana: a perspective from the grassroots. Resour Policy [Internet]. 2008. March [cited 2017 Nov 28]; 33 1: 29– 38. ... [Google Scholar] 31. …
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Ghana Priorities: Illegal Mining
Ghana Priorities: Illegal Mining ... namely the formalization of illegal mining through mining cooperatives. ... reduced deaths and injuries from accidents, and reduced in-utero exposure to mercury from harmful production practices. …
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Gold Rush in Ghana: A future riddled with …
Ghana, one of Africa's leading gold producers, is witnessing a modern-day gold rush, driven by the surge in illegal small-scale mining activities, popularly known as 'Galamsey'.
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How BBC, other foreign media reported deaths of …
7 illegal miners killed in shootout with army in Ghana gold mine Seven illegal miners died after they breached a gold mine's security fence carrying rifles and other weapons and engaged in a ...
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Ghana's President Orders Investigation into …
A tragic incident at the AngloGold Ashanti Mines in Obuasi, Ghana, where a violent clash led to the death of eight illegal miners, President John Dramani Mahama has taken decisive action. The clash occurred late on …
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Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana
Mining has played an important role in the development of Ghana. Like all industries, mining has both benefits and risks for the people living in communities where …
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The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming
Collaboration between the government, mining companies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities is key to finding sustainable solutions to the illegal mining …
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Galamsey! Who Breaks The Law?
Constitution of Ghana (1992) Article 36(9): Protects the environment and natural resources, Article 268(1): State ownership of minerals. Also, Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) Section 1: Defines mining and …
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Military clarifies AngloGold Ashanti mine deaths
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the death of seven persons and injury of another after some illegal miners intruded on the Anglo Gold Ashanti mines at Obuasi …
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Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in …
Hundreds of miners have died in Ghana as a direct consequence of poor safety conditions and uncontrolled digging of land at illegal mining operations.32. Environmental Impact of Mining in …
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Analysis of artisanal and small-scale gold mining accidents …
For instance, in his report during the 2012 inter-mines safety and first aid competition, the then Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Tony Aubyn, …
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Addressing the Illegal Mining Menace in Ghana with
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 …
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Ghana's mining sector sees sharp rise in fatal …
Ghana's mining industry saw a stark rise in workplace fatalities last year, with deaths increasing by 600%, underscoring urgent safety challenges within the sector. Fatalities rose to seven in...
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AngloGold Ashanti urges calm following fatal clash with illegal …
AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited has called for calm following a deadly confrontation between illegal miners and military personnel at its secured site in Obuasi.
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Ghana's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning …
The unlicensed gold mining industry, known in Ghana as "galamsey", has grown at a breakneck pace this year as global gold prices have risen by almost 30%, enticing new entrants.
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A review of health hazards associated with
In Ghana, galamsey is prevalent in areas such as Tarkwa Nsuaem, Amenfi East, Prestea Huni-valley district, and Aboabo in the Western and Ashanti regions of Ghana, respectively [2]. …
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