2018.2.1 Galamsey is a term used to describe the uncontrolled and illegal mining activities in Ghana. The indigenous people in mining communities engage in Galamsey, using traditional tools such as
Read MoreGalamsey, derived from the phrase "gather them and sell", is local Ghanaian parlance that means illegal small-scale, gold mining in Ghana. Such workers are known as galamseyers or orpailleurs in neighboring Francophone nations. Galamseyers are people who perform illegal gold mining independent of mining companies, digging small working pits, tunnels, and sluices by hand. Galamse
Read More2017.5.17 Illegal mining strips some 28 billion tons of material from the earth. The high incidence of "galamsey" or illegal mining in recent times, have been on several discussions and heated debates...
Read More2018.2.1 Modern day ‘galamsey’ mining and gold extraction however is slightly advanced mechanically (excavators, dozers and other heavy duty equipment),
Read More2022.4.19 Unfortunately, in Ghana, most cocoa-growing communities are the hub of illegal small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey. It is alleged that cocoa farmers
Read MoreProject documenting illegal gold mining or 'galamsey' operations in the Western Region of Ghana and their environmental impacts. Researchers also outline a costed strategy for reclaiming and closing various
Read MoreThe uncontrolled spread of illegal artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASM), popularly termed “galamsey” in Ghana, has, for decades, impacted adversely upon water bodies, soils,
Read More2023.5.17 Ghana, like most resource-rich countries, is saddled and inundated with resource curse challenges. Key among them is the problem of illegal small-scale gold
Read More2023.4.6 Illegal gold mining (galamsey) continues to be a threat to forest and water resources in Ghana. Even though galamsey is not new in Ghana, the use of heavy machines such as excavators and...
Read More2023.10.27 Illegal mining, commonly known as "Galamsey," has been a significant issue in Ghana over the last decade. It has caused the country environmental degradation, social problems, and economic challenges.
Read More2023.10.13 Illegal mining, popularly referred to as galamsey, poses a serious threat to human life and the environment Galvanise chiefs in fight against galamsey - Graphic Online GRAPHIC ONLINE
Read More2022.12.9 Spatial distribution patterns of illegal artisanal small scale gold mining (Galamsey) operations in Ghana: A focus on the Western Region. Heliyon 4 (2018) e00534. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2018. e00534.
Read More2017.5.9 Mining (galamsey) could also cause more damaging deforestation than bad farming practices in certain parts of the country, Ghana. In a quest to know more, I have visited some mining sites at Nkaseim, Kenyasi, Wuramumuso, Mehame, and Banda, all in the Brong-Ahafo region to be specific and so many areas across the country to witness
Read MoreAmid increasing climate change and environmental degradation, illegal mining (galamsey) has received widespread public concern in Ghana, with greater attention in recent times due to increased media coverage. This paper explores the role of the media in the ongoing crackdown on galamsey activities through a Media Agenda-setting theoretical lens.
Read More2020.3.2 It is by virtue of these staggering facts that in Ghana galamsey and mining in general have been likened to the proverbial Akan 'Santrofi Anoma' a bird which carries with it misfortune when it is brought home but carries away a delicacy when it is made to escape the fowler's net.
Read More2012.9.1 Galamsey often operate on mining property registered to another entity (such as another small-scale operator or a large-scale company). Registered small-scale miners have registered their plot and are therefore able to demand some legal rights that come from the registration process.
Read More2024.3.1 Galamsey, a popular name for small-scale mining in Ghana, is an important livelihood for many rural Ghanaians. Although concerns have been raised in the popular media about the adverse effects of ...
Read More2016.10.7 Artisanal Small-scale mining (ASM), popularly known as ‘galamsey’ in the mineral-rich country of Ghana, is a fast-growing phenomenon that is present in several other countries with underground mineral resources. Coined from the English phrase, “gather and sell”, galamsey has become a subject of great concern for governmental agencies, the
Read More2022.10.14 Small-scale Illegal mining, popularly referred to as ‘galamsey’, poses serious threats to human life and the environment. Long-term solution key to galamsey fight - Graphic Online GRAPHIC ONLINE
Read Moresmall-scale gold mining is reserved for Ghanaians, but the boom in gold prices in the 2000s and Ghana’s unprotected gold wealth drew thousands of Chinese miners to Ghana who started mining for gold illegally.3 Known locally as galamsey, illegal gold mining by Chinese migrants in Ghana has had devastating effects on the economy, the environment,
Read MoreIn addition, Nadowli-Kaleo District is dominated by the underground pit galamsey. Wa East District was the hotspot of illegal mining activities (1644 sightings) in the region. Based on the characterisation, this study, argued that galamsey activities in Upper West Region are still at the rudimentary stage as compared to other geographies in Ghana.
Read More2023.8.4 Measures to curb galamsey. Illegal mining reduces government revenue from royalties and taxes, hampering investments in critical sectors like education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
Read More2023.12.1 Some of the notable examples of this are: Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ exposé on the ‘Galamsey Fraud’ that captured the Secretary of the IMCIM and Presidential Staffer, Charles Bissue, allegedly collecting bribe to facilitate the mining activities of a company; 5 Joynews report showing 30 or more fully-armed military men protecting a galamsey
Read More2023.5.17 Ghana, like most resource-rich countries, is saddled and inundated with resource curse challenges. Key among them is the problem of illegal small-scale gold mining activities (ISSGMAs), which is mercilessly robbing the nation of its ecological integrity, despite attempts by successive governments to remedy the situation. In the
Read More2021.5.17 According to the 2008 Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) report, illegal mining activities (galamsey) have been increasing with an estimated number between 300,000 and 500,000 artisan miners comprising one of the largest groups of illegal miners on the continent disregarding the small-scale mining laws promulgated in 1989 with its
Read More2020.2.13 The fight to end galamsey and the ban on small scale mining Following several media campaigns against activities and effects of small scale and illegal mining, President Akufo-Addo in his ...
Read More2022.11.2 “It was all joy when the president realized the devastating impact of galamsey through the efforts of the media and took a policy decision by instituting the ‘Operation Vanguard’ [a joint army, police, and forestry commission effort] to help clamp down on illegal mining activities. (Astu, Editor)
Read More2021.12.20 Since 2007, illegal mining operations locally known as “galamsey” have ravaged Ghana’s forests and bodies of water. A report by the World Resource Institute shows that Ghana is losing its forests at a 60 percent rate, faster than any country in the world. Today, illegal mining is one of the largest causes of forest destruction in Ghana.
Read More2022.4.19 Unfortunately, in Ghana, most cocoa-growing communities are the hub of illegal small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey. It is alleged that cocoa farmers sell their farmlands for galamsey; ...
Read More2022.8.8 For the past few decades, illegal mining sector in Ghana popularly known as galamsey has received public outcry due to its negative impacts on quantity and quality of water resources.
Read More2022.10.12 I understood, while not excusing, the trade-offs made by those who engage in galamsey. The small-scale mining sector (in which galamsey occurs) also holds strong economic incentives for the State. In the Small Scale and Community Mining Operational Manual dated September 2021, the importance of the sector is captured as
Read More2022.8.8 Introduction. Gold mining follows two divisional lines in Ghana; the large-scale multi-national and the small-scale mining sectors (Wireko-Gyebi et al., 2020).Typically, the small scale mining aspect of gold extraction can be further divided into two classes (legal and illegal) depending on its legal approval and operational protocols
Read More2017.5.20 More importantly precious lives are lost due to collapse of mining pits and galamsey pit cave INS, disturbingly women and children are the most affected.
Read More2020.6.1 Triplicate samples each of background soil, surface drainage, slurry/sludge and galamsey waste materials for nine galamsey types (Washing Board, Washing Plant, Anwona, Dig and Wash, Dredging, Underground Abandoned Shaft, Underground Sample Pit, Chamfi and Mill House) were collected from two randomly selected galamsey host
Read More2020.4.28 Illegal gold mining activities contribute tremendously to the local economy of the communities within which the practice is conducted. Despite such developments, its activities come with several ...
Read MoreThe ore grade from this operational type is not as high as the underground operations. The most common form of surface mining is the chamfi galamsey. Chamfi galamsey involves the mining of stony, rocky or sandy ore from some few meters into the earth, either manually or mechanically, using excavators, bull dozers, and loaders.
Read More2021.3.10 In the Western region, an ICG-led research found that recovering lands and waterbodies destroyed by galamsey would cost the country an estimated US$250 million. Meanwhile, large mining companies operating in Ghana face increasing scrutiny over ESG performance and their overall compliance with strict environmental standards.
Read More2023.7.1 Interviews usually lasted 45–50 min and were digitally recorded and transcribed. In addition to the interview data, documentary evidence on artisanal mining in rural communities in Ghana, found on social media (YouTube), 4 5 and some online publications, which are viewed as a rich source of insight ( Adam and Healy, 2000),was
Read MoreGalamsey, a popular name for small-scale mining in Ghana, is an important livelihood for many rural Ghanaians. Although concerns have been raised in the popular media about the adverse effects of ...
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