Map of Upper West Region showing study communities.

While previous discussions on galamsey centered largely in the southern part of Ghana, the Upper West Region, located in northwestern Ghana with Wa as the administrative capital, has recorded a ...

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Perseus Mining Limited. Central Region, Ghana 11 months ago. Today's top 16 Gold Mining jobs in Ghana. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. New Gold Mining jobs added daily.

Historical overview of traditional and modern gold mining in Ghana

Historical overview of traditional and modern gold. mining in Ghana. Ofosu-Mensah, Emmanuel Ababio. Department of History, University of Ghana, P.O. Box 12, Legon, Accra, Ghana. Email: ofosumens ...

Harvesting mineral riches: 1000 years of gold mining in Ghana

The paper has provided a concise historical account of gold mining in Ghana. The industry, which has been in existence for well over 1000 years, has provided wealth to numerous semi-sophisticated West African societies, was an integral part of pre-colonial and colonial trade, and has recently become Ghana's chief economic activity.

Community health impacts of surface mining in the Upper West …

The emergence of the gold mining industry and the influx of artisanal and small-scale mining following recent discoveries of gold deposits in Northern Ghana have posed new socio-cultural, economic, environment and health challenges for residents in this dry savannah zone that is already facing negative consequences of environmental change.

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Ghana, formerly known as the Gold Coast, is a country in West Africa with a rich history of gold mining. The discovery of gold in the 15th century attracted European traders and explorers to the region, leading to the establishment of trading posts and eventual colonization by the British in the late 1800s. ... Ghana's mining industry has ...

(PDF) Cocoa farmers' choice of alternative livelihood in mining …

Mining and cocoa production are important livelihoods for people in Ghana, particularly in rural communities like Upper Denkyira West District. However, mining activities can have negative impacts on cocoa production and access …

Environment, Migration and Food Security in the Upper West Region of Ghana

The Upper West Region (UWR) is the poorest region in Ghana and covers a geographical area of approximately 18,478 km 2, which constitutes about 12.7% of the total land area of the country. Whereas 39.5% of Ghanaians live below the official poverty line, in the UWR this is much higher, ranging from 79 to 96% across the region, including 96 to …

A Contextual Review of the Ghanaian Small-Scale …

Over $117 million in gold and $98 million in diamond product has been obtained from small-scale mining operations since complete legalization of the industry in 1989. Gold production from the small-scale gold-mining industry has increased nearly tenfold since 1989, from 17,234oz in 1990 to 107,093oz in 1997.

Investigating potential mining induced water stress in Ghana…

This study investigates the potential interactions of mining industry activities with water sources. The investigation identifies the socioeconomic impacts, as demands for water for domestic and industrial purposes are expected to increase. A case study was conducted in Ghana's North-West, one of the country's emerging gold provinces. Data ...

annual report 2019

Relevant Laws to the Mining Industry Performance of Ghana's Minerals Industry Financial Report Membership Register CONTACT DETAILS Location: 8 Gulf Street, South …

(PDF) Assessing the Impact of Illegal Small-Scale Mining …

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 ...

West Africa Mining Industry Report 2023: Local and

Dublin, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The . West Africa Mining Industry Report 2023: Local and International Influencing Factors, Industry Associations, Outlook, Competitive Environment

farmers' choice of alternative livelihood in mining …

mining communities in Upper Denkyira West District, Ghana Kennedy Agyei-Manu*, Fred Nimoh, Millicent Owusu-Peprah, George Baffour Kyeremateng ... until Ivory Coast overtook Ghana in 2013. Mining has

2021 PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE MINING …

Published by the Ghana Chamber of Mines Ghana Chamber of Mines | #18 Gulf Street, South Legon | P.O. Box 991, Accra, Ghana communications@ghanachamberofmines In the Euro Area, a string of positive economic growth outturns accelerated the Area's recovery from its worst recession in nearly two decades.

Community health impacts of surface mining in …

Community health impacts of surface mining in the Upper West Region of Ghana: The roles of mining odors and dust Roger Antabe a, Kilian N. Atuoye, Vincent Z. Kuuire b, …

Community health impacts of surface mining in the …

ABSTRACT. The emergence of the gold mining industry and the influx of artisanal and small-scale mining following recent discoveries of gold deposits in Northern Ghana have …

THE GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES

Ghana's geological landscape teems with a variety of minerals with the commercially exploited ones being gold, diamond, manganese and bauxite. In 2020, gold accounted for 97.2 per cent of gross mineral revenue while the respective shares of manganese, bauxite and diamond were. 2.25 per cent, 0.54 per cent and 0.01 per cent.

Jobs in Upper West Ghana, 27 Vacancies, Offers

Individual Consultancy to Conduct a Mapping of available Public Services in eight (8) Districts in three regions ( Upper East, Upper West and North East Regions), Tamale, Ghana UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund Updated: T04:32:42Z

Occupational Respiratory Diseases of Miners from Two Gold Mines in Ghana

Objective: This study investigated respiratory disorders among gold miners in Ghana, a sub-Saharan African country.Material and Methods: A cross-sectional exploratory design that employed quantitative methods was conducted among 1001 male workers from the Obuasi and Tarkwa mines from December 2015 to April 2016.A total of …

Government to launch community mining scheme in …

Government will this year launch the Community Mining Scheme and an Alternative Livelihood Programme for illegal miners in the Upper West Region to help …

THE ghana chamber of mines

In terms of total government revenue, the mining and quarrying sector's contributions increased from 4.9 per cent in 2018 to 7.6 per cent in 2019. Moreover, data from the Bank of Ghana, indicates that proceeds from the export of minerals rose from US$ 5.760 billion in 2018 to US$ 6.678 billion in 2019.

Upper West Region

The Upper West Region is one of the 16 regions of Ghana. It is located at the North Western corner of Ghana with latitude 9.8°- 11.O° North and longitude 1.6°- 3.0 West, bounded to Burkina Faso to the North. It covers a geographical area of 18,476 square kilometers, representing 12.7% of the total land area of Ghana.

Small-Scale and Industrial Gold Mining Histories in Nangodi, Upper …

Small scale mining in the Talensi District (formerly a part of the Talensi-Nabdam District) in Ghana is connected to the beginning of small scale mining in Nangodi which at the time was the ...

The Mining Industry in Ghana: A Blessing or a Curse

P.O. Box LG 78 Legon, Accra – Ghana, West Africa. Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 00233209621292. Abstract. Mining has become a controversial business ev erywhere. Issues of mining a ...

Upper West Region

The Upper West Region is at the North-Western corner of the country. It is bordered to the south by the Northern Region, to the east by the Upper East and Northern Regions, and to the north and west by the Republic of Burkina Faso. It lies between longitudes 1 o 25'W and 2 o 50'W, and between latitudes 9 o 35N and 11 o N.

2 new gold mines, for Upper East, West

2 new gold mines, for Upper East, West. After several years of lull, with regards to new mine development, Ghana is on the brink of getting two new gold mines within the next couple of years ...

Top 5 Quarry Companies in Ghana (2023) – Prices Ghana

Anglogold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, SIBIT Project. Golden Star (Bogoso) Limited. Goldfields Tarkwa Mine. Endeavour Mining, Agbaou Gold Operations. Twin Rock Group Contact Info. Address: P.O.Box 15380 Accra-North, Accra Ghana. Phone: +233 54 024 5004. E-mail: info@twinrockltd info@twinrockdrills.

EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF ILLEGAL MINING ON COCOA …

2 PhD Fellow and Tutor Department of Social Sciences, Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education P. O. Box 71- Wa, Upper West Region of Ghana. E-Mail: kaberchie@yahoo DOI No. – 08.2020-25662434 Abstract Mining is a significant economic contributor in mineral-rich developing countries.

The impact of small-scale gold mining on mining communities in Ghana

Gold mining in Ghana's forest reserves: A report on the current debate. Area: 38(2):175–185. Hilson G (2002). The environmental impact of small-scale gold mining in Ghana: Identifying Problems and Possible solutions. The Geographical Journal 168(1):57-72 Hilson, G. (2001) A Contextual Review of the Ghanaian Small-Scale Mining Industry …