The study was conducted to determine the effects of small-scale mining activities on fisheries and livelihoods along the Birim River in Atiwa District of Ghana, and also, to ascertain the nature ...
Mining in Ghana. The mining sector has historically been one of the major economic activities that contribute to national growth. Many countries have grown their economic stature by extrapolating natural resources through …
Land use changes and mining activities, however, have the potential to compromise the safety of these resources. This study aims to investigate the land cover conditions before and during mining activities and assess the impact on forests, surface, and groundwater resources in the Asutifi North District, Ghana.
environmental impact of an illegal mining operation in river Pra and its impacts on water production of Ghana Water Company Limited. Three objectives were set for this work, which are 1.) To determine the effects of illegal mining in the river Pra on water treatment and production at Daboase head works 2.) To assess the impact of illegal mining ...
High rural unemployment and the decline of traditional farming have pushed many into mining. This shift has serious consequences: fertile agricultural land is often rendered …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is increasingly damaging forest, land, and water resources, and this occurrence is rapidly gaining the attention of interest groups across …
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 minerals are found. How these environmental and health impacts are managed by the government, nearby communities and mining companies can either worsen or improve the lives of community …
Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem services: local communities' attitudes and willingness to participate in restoration activities in Ghana October 2019 Heliyon 5(10):e02617
Artisanal mining is a significant subsector of the mining business in Ghana, accounting for about 10% of the annual gold output [1]. This includes activities of illegal mining and poses …
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2020. A study on two adjacent small ephemeral river systems in the upper Tano River Basin in Brong Ahafo, Ghana; one impacted by ASGM and the other by a modern large gold mining (LSM), showed that impacts of mining on river sediment and water quality and quantity were reflected in the macroinvertebrate and …
This research study examines the significant negative effects that gold mining operations have on the environment and the community in Ghana's Asutifi North District over the period of ten years ...
Impact of small-scale mining activities on physicochemical properties of soils in Dunkwa East Municipality of Ghana. Sci. World J. (2021), p. ... Soil heavy metal (loid) pollution and phytoremediation potential of native plants on a former gold mine in Ghana. Water Air Soil Pollut., 230 (2019), pp. 1-16, 10.1007/s11270-019-4317-4.
Most of the illegal mining activities posed a high threat to vegetation, wildlife and water within CSA. The small-scale illegal gold mining activities could have triggered the gold rush across the country and during the first year, the damage to the ecosystem and local communities arrests and prosecutions were high.
The impacts of mining activities on water pollution have been recorded in many studies worldwide (Hilson, ... on the environmental impact of mining in Ghana Prestea, ... mass clearing of the vegetation by mining activities can lead to slow biomass growth and fading of the vegetation. When this happens, carbon (CO 2) ...
Literature suggests that in the Amazon region, illicit gold mining activities have led to mercury discharge into rivers and streams (Swenson et al. 2011).This situation has contaminated water sources used for irrigation and fishing, imperilling the food security and the health of indigenous communities and local populations (Swenson et al. 2011).In Romania, …
Currently, illegal artisanal mining ('galamsey') has impacted the environment negatively, resulting in land degradation and water pollution. The government of Ghana, responding to public outcry against the negative effects of 'galamsey', placed a ban on illegal small-scale mining activities in March 2017.
The Effect of Illegal Mining Activities on Vegetation: A Case Study of Bontefufuo Area in the Amansie West District of Ghana Richard A. Kuffour *, Benjamin M. Tiimub, Isaac Manu and Wellington Owusu
Abstract: Illegal small-scale gold mining brings several benefits to developing countries like Ghana, manifested mainly as employment and revenue but simultaneously impacts …
In Prestea, one of the mining communities in Ghana, increased mining activities have resulted in disproportionate contamination of major water bodies leading to loss of aquatic organisms, …
Empirical research has revealed that the degree and rate of changes observed in our native environment are often accelerated by mining activities (Attiogbe & Nkansah, 2020). Thus, mining in various forms …
A study by Boadi et al has established that two communities Ataso and Nnwerem in Ghana in 5 years have degraded 4.4 percent of the total area of the Offin shelterbelt forest reserve in addition to some admitted farms and some farm lands fringing the reserve through illegal mining activities.
The Effect of Illegal Mining Activities on Vegetation: A Case Study of Bontefufuo Area in the Amansie West District of Ghana East African Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Life Sciences 10.36349/easjals.2020.v03i11.002
The findings from the study showed that mining activities, especially that resulting from illegal small-scale mining (popularly known as 'galamsey') deplete environmental resources such as...
Ghana, known for its lush landscapes and rich biodiversity, is facing a significant environmental crisis due to illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as "galamsey." This phenomenon has been devastating for the country's rich vegetation, leading to severe ecological degradation, loss of biodiversity, and long-term consequences for ...
Similarly, Duncan (2020) lamented the closure of some water treatment plants in Ghana at a time when the activities of illegal small-scale miners were on the rise; and the quality of water bodies were severely impacted. ... (2018) were interested in reviewing the effects of mining activities on the environment and health of individuals living ...
Impacts of illegal mining (galamsey) on the environment (water and soil) at Bontefufuo area in the Amansie West district. J Environ Earth Sci, 8(7), 98-107. Kuffour, R. A., Tiimub, B. M., & Owusu Wellington, M. I. (2013). The Effect of Illegal Mining Activities on Vegetation: A Case Study of Bontefufuo Area in the Amansie West District of Ghana.
Thereby concluding that mining activities may have neg ative effects on vegetation. Ghana is the leading West African country with a long-standing record of gold production. Most of the gold deposits
Mining activities and associated actions cause land-use/land-cover (LULC) changes across the world. The objective of this study were to evaluate the historical impacts of mining activities on surface biophysical characteristics, and for the first time, to predict the future changes in pattern of vegetation cover and land surface temperature (LST).
The government of Ghana responding to public outcry against the negative effects of "galamsey", placed a ban on illegal small-scale mining activities in March 2017.
Mining activities generate hazardous metal waste, impacting biodiversity, yet this linkage is overlooked in most developing countries. Phytoremediation has emerged as the most cost-efficient and eco-friendly technique for multielement remediation. However, the identification of suitable plants requires extensive laboratory testing, hindering its practical application, …
Illegal mining, locally known as "Galamsey," has become one of the most pressing environmental issues facing Ghana today. Despite numerous calls for action, the devastating impact of this activity continues to escalate, threatening our natural resources, particularly our water bodies and forests. Urgent and decisive steps are needed to combat this menace and …