Mar 01, 2021 The artisanal small-scale mining ASM sector commonly described as low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly associated with the use of heavy earth moving machines and hazardous chemicals for ore extraction, which can have negative implications on agricultural land use and the environment.
Oct 24, 2012 Over the last two decades, Ghana has experienced a rapid and unprecedented upsurge in small scale mining activities. Concerns of the impacts of small scale mining on the environment and welfare of small scale miners and communities have been raised by policy makers, implementers and the academia. This report examines the welfare impact of small scale mining in the TalensiNabdam District
Downloadable In recent times, there has been a surge in small scale mining activities in Ghana which has made significant contributions to the national gold output, foreign exchange earnings, and employment among others. This paper investigated the impact of small scale gold mining on the living conditions of the people of the West Gonja District in the Northern Region of Ghana.
illegal small scale mining in Ghana might be a resource curse rather than a blessing. Much has been written of late about the illegal small scale mining in Ghana and the negative impact it is having on agriculture specifically cocoa production. However, this perceived negative impact should not be taken for granted because this has
In Ghana, small-scale mining has improved the livelihoods of many people within the mining communities in diverse ways which needs to be acknowledged. These positive contributions include generation of employment, income, and foreign exchange thereby contributing to poverty alleviation in many mining communities in Ghana Aryee et al, 2001 ...
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