Evaluating the environmental and economic impact of …
Underground mining, however, removes minerals such as in hard-rock mining by extracting under the surface and removing the ore (Aryee et al., 2003; Balasubramanian, …
Artisanal and small-scale mining methods and the …
There is a nexus between ASM methods (alluvial, surface/open pit, and underground mining) and their impacts on water resources. ASM methods impact surface and …
Land, water, and forest degradation in artisanal and small …
However, the government's attempt to eradicate informal mining has been unsuccessful and the mining activities continue to destroy the waters and forests (Aryee et …
Perception of the environmental, socio-economic and health …
These effects of mining activities also support studies by Aryee et al. (2003); Jhariya et al., (2016); Kazapoe et al., (2021) and Wireko-Gyebi et al., (2022) who indicated that illegal small-scale mining is the major factor in water pollution. From the study, water pollution had the largest impact on the community resulting from the use of ...
Design of a Combined Gravity Concentration and …
Research shows that recovery in these traditional sluices yields much losses of the gold (mostly fine gold) to tailings, resulting in low/poor recovery. Therefore, this project seeks to design a …
The Devastating Consequences of Illegal Mining on Water
As Aryee, Ntibery, and Atorkui (2003) have elucidated, the increase in illegal mining has reduced fish populations, depriving people of their primary source of proteins and income earners.
Health impacts of small-scale gold mining in Kenyasi, Ghana …
Under this law, international commercial mining companies were given large tracts of gold-rich land (Aryee et al., 2003). In addition, the colonial government passed a Mercury Ordinance of 1932 which made it illegal to use mercury for small-scale gold extraction (Hilson, 2002).
Mining Impact on Livelihoods of Farmers of Asutifi North
Boateng et al., 2014), Mining activities also generate foreign income and ta x revenues for the . government (Aryee, 2001). ... (Aryee et al. 2003). 2. Materials and Methods . 2.1 Study Area .
Trends in the small-scale mining of precious minerals in …
Small-scale mining in Ghana is defined to include both the exploitation of mineral deposits (1) using fairly rudimentary implements and/or (2) at low levels of production with minimal capital …
"Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: …
Illegal mining is defined locally (Ghanaian context) as mining operations in which miners without a license have no concessions of their own operate uncontrollably within concessions of large-scale mining companies or …
Socioeconomic and environmental assessment of informal …
Despite the economic gains of ASM, it is known to cause security, safety, and environmental issues such as mercury contamination (Hilson et al., 2007, Serfor-Armah et al., 2005), land degradation (Hentschel et al., 2002), pollution, and harm to biodiversity (Kitula, 2006).It is also reported to cause land disputes and violent confrontations between the …
"Impact of high-performance work systems on individual
"Impact of high-performance work systems on individual- and branch-level performance: Test of a multilevel model of intermediate linkages": Correction to Aryee et al. (2012). Journal of Applied Psychology, 97(3), 667. https://
Small Scale Mining in Ghana: Improving Operations by …
Boafo et al. (2019) also postulated that environmental consequences caused by gold mining in Ghana are mainly a result of small-scale mining firms and weak institutional supervision [9]. ...
Socioeconomic and environmental assessment of informal …
Introduction. The socioeconomic significance of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) of precious minerals has been discussed by many authors. It provides employment (Hilson, 2016), supports livelihoods of poor rural populations (Fisher et al., 2009), and contributes to national income (Shen and Gunson, 2006), through taxes, export earnings, and provision of …
The effects of small scale artisanal mining on food …
Prior to 1989, artisanal operations together with marketing of gold from such work were considered illegal "galamsey" (Aryee et al., 2003). Mining production was state owned until World Bank/IMF structural adjustment programme (SAP) recommended to Ghana and other developing countries with important mining sectors to emphasize on private ...
Korlah WD Dorko (Environmental Impacts of Gold …
According to Aryee et al 2003, the magnitude of damage caused by gold mining largely depends on the mining method being used. Based on this ... In Liberia, gold mining has mainly been done by artisanal and small-scale mining (Wilson et. al, 2017). In recent years, focus has shifted to mechanized mining with the opening of New Liberty ...
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: INSIGHTS …
Over the past three decades, Ghana has demonstrated considerable commitment to the conser-vation and management of bio-physical and socio-cultural environment. Laws and reg-ulations …
Ghana's mining sector: Its contribution to the national economy
Although gold mining has contributed to national economic development (see Amponsah-Tawiah & Dartey-Baah, 2011; Aryee, 2001), these positive impacts are not evenly distributed in the country, as ...
Trends in the small-scale mining of precious minerals in …
Small-scale and artisanal mining locally known as galamsey has become a name on the lips of environmentalists, health practitioners, social scientists as well as politicians due to some of …
Artisanal and small-scale mining methods and the …
In Ghana, small-scale gold mining is operationalised and defined as 'mining by any method not involving substantial expenditure by individuals or group of persons not exceeding nine or by a cooperative society made up of ten or more persons' (Government of Ghana, 1989 cited in Aryee et al., 2003: 131).
(PDF) ARTISANAL AND SMALL−SCALE MINING IN WASSA …
Report also has it that some food items and vegetables in the area have been contaminated by heavy metals. In fact, the activities of the small scale miners have negatively affected the quality and quantity of portable water in the community, (Hilson, 2001; 2002; Aryee et al, 2003; Ahiamadjie et al, 2011; Tom-Dery et al, 2012). III.
Health impacts of small-scale gold mining in Kenyasi, …
amalgamation (Aryee et al., 2003). Bansah et al. (2016) have identified at least eight specific methods used to extract gold in the Ghanaian SSGM sector. They include the (a) Anomabo method which is used to scoop gold bearing gravels from river beds; (b) Chisel and hammer method which is used for mining hard rock formations occurring as ...
Shifting sands: changes in community perceptions of mining …
Using two communities in the Asutifi District of Ghana as case studies, this paper presents a candid assessment of the changes that occur in respondents' perception of mining …
Design of a Combined Gravity Concentration and …
referred to as "Galamsey" operators (Aryee et al., 2003). As part of the mining sector, small-scale gold mines contribute significantly to the total value of gold mined in the country with promising economic benefits (Hilson, 2002). The mine serves as a source of employment for many. On the other
Impact of Mining Activity on Water Resource : An Overview study
These effects of mining activities also support studies by Aryee et al . (2003) ; Jhariya et al., (2016); Kazapoe et al., (2021) and Wireko-Gyebi et al., (2022) who indicated that illegal ...
Digging for Gold or Justice? Misrecognition and Marginalization of
Footnote 1 Illegal mining is often described as a form of artisanal small-scale mining because of the way it is logistically organized—it involves the use of rudimentary tools, does not require sophisticated technology and involves not more than ten persons per operation (Aryee et al. 2003). While illegal mining operations are logistically ...
From Gold Coast to Ghana: Changing political economy of mining …
While many (e.g., Aryee, 2001; Heemskerk, Pistorio, & Scicluna, 2002; Owusu-Ansah & Smardon, 2015; Tom-Dery, Dagben, & Cobbina, 2012) believe that mining's contribution to economic growth is phenomenal, others (Agbesinyale, 2003; Akabzaa & Darimani, 2001; Cobbinah et al., 2017) have raised concerns about the negative impacts of mining on local ...
(PDF) Environmental impact assessment: Insights from mining communities
According to Aryee et al. (2003), problems associated with mining, especially small-scale mining in Ghana for example, can be quite substantial. This is because,
Spatial Analysis of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in …
(Aryee et al., 2003; Hilson, 2003; Owusu-Nimo et al., 2018) has been defined by scholars as an occupation involving the use of traditional and rudimentary tools such as pickaxe, hammer, shovel and chisel to dig for gold (Thomas et al., 2002; Hilson, 2009; Bansah et al., 2016b). ASM
Effect of Illegal Small-Scale Mining Operations on …
waters around mines (Hilson, 2001; Hilson, 2002; Aryee et al., 2003; Essumang et al., 2007; Paruchuri et al., 2010). The principal environmental problems caused by small-scale mining activities are mercury pollution from gold processing and land degradation (World Bank, 1995). Cobbina et al. (2012) stated that generally, resident
(PDF) ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF GOLD MINING …
According to (Aryee et al. 2003), reports suggest tha t more people are engaging in this mining without the necessary documentation from re gulatory agencies such as the Ghana's Minerals Comm ission.
Political Economy of the Mining Sector in Ghana
The paper argues that the net impact of mining on economic development is likely to be enhanced with appropriate reforms in governance. Most importantly, there should be a greater awareness of incentive problems at the political level and their possible implications for sector performance and the economy at large. The set of checks and balances ...
(PDF) The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining …
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana: A critical assessment