Statistics On Galamsey In Mining Areas

The footprints of galamsey in Ghana: The Western Region …

Project 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 galamsey operations.

Illegal Mining in Ghana

"Small-scale mining (locally known as 'Galamsey') ... The analysis, based on Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 data, creates annual composite maps of illicit mining area footprints. These maps are used for monitoring degraded mined sites and for planning land restoration activities." (SERVIR GLOBAL, 2020)

Galamsey: Ban all small-scale mining

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified a 35% rise in respiratory diseases in mining areas, and the alarming statistics continue. "This situation correlates very well with high levels of particulate matter and harmful chemical toxins such as mercury, arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium, etc, found in water bodies, soils, and foods in these ...

Interview with Andrews Ata Kangah: Localising illegal mining …

The mining is destroying the lands that are within mining areas. At minoHealth AI Labs, which is a health company, we are focused on democratizing AI, making it accessible to everybody. ... ("Combating Climate Change Due to Galamsey: Geospatial Image Data Classifier for Localising Illegal Mining Sites") that won the award at the AfriClimate ...

Geospatial characterisation and distribution of Illegal gold …

From the results, a total of 2505 individual sightings under 6 major galamsey types (underground pit, dig and check, dig and wash, chamfi, mill house and shormp) were …

Statistics : Galamsey sweeps through all 6 deaneries, 13 …

For example, in the Amansie West District (also referred to as the "hub" for galamsey activities), out of 66 outstations, almost all are involved in illegal mining, including major hubs like Agroyesum, Keniago, and Manso Nkwanta, where nearly all outstations are dedicated to galamsey operations. In areas such as Agroyesum, Keniago, and ...

The Large Footprint of Small-Scale Mining in …

Serious indigenous miners dug deep tunnels— records indicate some up to 80 feet deep. A version of this small-scale mining persists—known today as artisanal mining—but new research shows it is having a growing and …

Criminalization of "galamsey" and livelihoods in …

Drawing from primary data collected during fieldwork in Ghana, this study examined the livelihood implications of the ban on galamsey in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality in South-Western Ghana from ...

Why is Ghana losing the war against illegal gold mining ( Galamsey …

Azumah FD, Baah E, Nachinaab JO (2021) Causes and effects of illegal gold mining (Galamsey) activities on school dropout and residents at the Tutuka Central Circuit in Obuasi municipality in Ashanti Region, Ghana.

Beyond The Numbers: Assessing galamsey's impact

According to Ghana Forest Watch, the country has lost 24% of its tree cover—equivalent to 1.46 million hectares—over the last two decades. The regions most affected by deforestation are those...

Spatial distribution patterns of illegal artisanal small scale …

Mantey et al., [1] defines "galamsey" as the practice of illicitly mining and/or extracting gold found either at or below soil and water surface in Ghana. It is an illegal or unregulated form of artisanal small scale gold mining (ASM) and could either be in a stand-alone mining mode, a stand-alone processing or gold extraction mode or in a simultaneous mining …

Geospatial characterisation and distribution of Illegal gold mining …

From the results, a total of 2505 individual sightings under 6 major galamsey types (underground pit, dig and check, dig and wash, chamfi, mill house and shormp) were uncovered. The results showed that Wa West District is dominated by the dig and check galamsey while Wa East District hosts the large majority of the underground pits.

The large footprint of small-scale artisanal gold mining in …

Precious metals like gold have been a part of local economies for thousands of years and globally remain a highly valued commodity. In Ghana, gold mining is conducted by way of industrial-scale mines, as well as smaller artisanal mines, locally known as Galamsey.While this industry has provided economic benefits to local communities, the environmental and health …

Galamsey: Ghana's illegal gold mining industry causes

The popularity of galamsey was borne out by a survey conducted by WaterAid in communities involved in illegal mining in Ghana's Upper East Region, particularly the Bongo and Bawku West districts.

The footprints of galamsey in Ghana: The Western …

Ecological Study of Galamsey Activities in Ghana and their

Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM), locally known as "Galamsey," has emerged as a pervasive issue in Ghana characterized with environmental degradation, land and water resource depletion, health...

Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of …

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 ...

Socio-demographic factors affecting artisanal and small-scale mining …

Cross-sectional survey quantitative data were sourced using 342 semi-structured questionnaires. The results showed that the majority (69.3%) of the local dwellers engaged in galamsey operations.

Spatial distribution patterns of illegal artisanal small …

Spatial distribution patterns of illegal artisanal small scale gold mining (Galamsey) operations in Ghana: A focus on the Western Region F. Owusu-Nimo b, J. Manteya,∗, K. B. Nyarko, Eugene Appiah-Eﬀahb, A. Aubynnc aGold Fields Ghana Limited, Environmental Department, P.O Box 26, Tarkwa, Ghana b Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Civil …

Spatial distribution patterns of illegal artisanal small scale …

Overall, a total of 7470 individual galamsey operations were encountered in 312 different communities (towns and villages). Operationally, the Alluvial Washing Board, Mill-House and Chamfi were found to be the three most popular and practiced galamsey types.

Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of …

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 …

Impact Of Illegal Mining (Galamsey) On Local Ecosystems …

Drivers of Illegal Mining (Galamsey) Several factors contribute to the proliferation of illegal mining in Ghana, creating a complex web of economic, social, and regulatory challenges. ... where pristine areas are transformed into mining sites, leading to the decline of numerous species and the disruption of ecological processes. As ecosystems ...

Assessing the Impact of Illegal Small-Scale Mining (Galamsey…

Willingness or unwillingness to give out farms for galamsey in Amansie West District 80 PELITA PERKEBUNAN, Volume 38, Number 1, April 2022 Edition Assessing the impact of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey): A case study in the Amansie West District of Ghana CONCLUSIONS The key cause that motivates galamsey is the short-term benefits to ...

Socio-demographic factors affecting artisanal and small …

Cross-sectional survey quantitative data were sourced using 342 semi-structured questionnaires. The results showed that the majority (69.3%) of the local dwellers engaged in …

Illegal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana: A Threat to …

agro-ecological zones by illegal small-scale gold mining (galamsey) affects agricultural productivity, and threatens ... indices of food commodities, and the national food import statistics. The data show that, major regions galamsey (Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, Eastern, Central and Western), recorded progressively lower food productivity and ...

Beyond The Numbers: Assessing galamsey's impact

According to Ghana Forest Watch, the country has lost 24% of its tree cover—equivalent to 1.46 million hectares—over the last two decades. The regions most …

Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of …

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...

Interview with Andrews Ata Kangah: Localising …

The Health Cost of Galamsey in Ghana

Comparing the health data from galamsey-affected regions to non-affected regions reveals stark contrasts. While respiratory diseases and waterborne infections have spiked in mining-intensive areas, non-affected regions such as the Northern and Volta regions have reported lower incidences of these diseases. The significant difference in the ...