Artisanal small-scale mining and livelihood assets in rural southern Ghana
1. Introduction. The relevance of artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) as a livelihood option in the sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among the rural poor, has been widely documented (Fisher et al., 2009; Hilson et al., 2013, 2017; Gamu et al., 2015; Justice et al., 2017, Pokorny et al., 2019; Nunfam et al., 2020, Ofosu et al., 2020).Besides, escalation in the intensity of ASM …
Increased Resilience to Climate Change in Northern Ghana …
The main objective of the 'Increased Resilience to Climate Change in Northern Ghana Through the Management of Water Resources and Diversification of Livelihoods programme (2015-2022) was to enhance the resilience and adaptive capacity of rural livelihoods to climate impacts and risks on water resources in the northern region of Ghana.The objective was achieved through …
(PDF) The Ban on Illegal Mining in Ghana: Environmental …
The proliferation of illegal mining in Ghana, coupled with its environmental impacts, especially on water bodies has compelled the government to ban all artisanal small-scale mining (ASM ...
Mining Impact on Livelihoods of Farmers of Asutifi North District, Ghana
Local communities in Ghana are heavily reliant on agriculture for their livelihoods. However, they are increasingly shifting from engaging in agriculture to mining. This study was undertaken to assess the impact of mining (both small and large scale) on the livelihoods of community members of Kenyasi, Asutifi North District in Ghana. Data were collected from 201 …
The Impacts of Mining Industries on Land Tenure in Ghana: …
The mining industry is indispensable for development, and in developing countries like Ghana, it drives economic growth by generating revenue and creating job opportunities for millions of people. Nonetheless, irresponsible mining results in the deprivation of people's right to surface land, predominantly held under customary land tenure, with agriculture as the …
Environmental Impacts of Mining: A Study of Mining Communities in Ghana
Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country's GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the …
The impacts of artisanal and small-scale gold mining on …
The existing literature on ASGM's impact on livelihoods, mostly treats the participants in the sector as a homogenous group or, at best, ... Nexus between artisanal and small-scale gold mining and livelihood in prestea mining region, Ghana. Geogr. J., 2016 (2016), pp. 1-18, 10.1155/2016/1605427.
Impact of Mining on Livelihoods of Rural s. A …
Mining in Ghana has its most adverse impacts on host communities in spite of the benefits thataccrue to the national economy and mining companies. The aim of this study was mainly …
(PDF) Environmental and health impacts of mining: a case …
Meanwhile, the impact of participation in mining activities on the profitability of food crop production remains a topic for discussion among stakeholders in the mining and agriculture industries.
(PDF) Assessing the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts …
Gold mining in Ghana has played a central role in the social, economic and political life of the nation for over 2000 years [2]. However, in recent times, a lot of Ghanaians have become aware of the deleterious effects of gold mining while at the same time recognizing it's important role in the national economy [3,4].
Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: A
Sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) remain the panacea to addressing challenges relating to climate change, low rainfall, and low agricultural productivity in many rural parts of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). These practices include but are not limited to crop rotation, intercropping, cover cropping, and conservation tillage. The aforementioned practices have …
Reflecting on the impact of an artisanal and small-scale …
In this paper, the impact of Ghana government's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ban on impoverished communities in northern Ghana has been explored using the …
(PDF) Assessing the Implications of Deforestation and
The Ashanti region in Ghana, abundant in natural resources such as forests and vegetation biomes, significantly supports the livelihoods of a significant portion of the population.
Livelihood security of rural s in Northern Ghana…
The study was conducted to analyze and ascertain the relevance of forest to the livelihood security of rural s in Northern Ghana. Primary data were collected from 240 sampled rural s from forest fringe communities in the West Gonja District and non-forest fringe communities in the Central Gonja District. livelihood security was measured using …
Small Scale Mining and Rural Livelihoods: How is Small …
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the nature of small-scale mining in Ghana, as well as the effects it has on the environment and rural populations' livelihoods. ... and the effects it has on the environment and rural livelihoods. Ghana's mining sector has made a significant contribution to the country's social and economic growth ...
Small-scale Mining and its impact on Rural Livelihoods …
within which small-scale mining takes place in Ghana. This study therefore aims at investigating the impact of small-scale mining on miners and their communities in a particular area in Ghana; Prestea, where mining is prevalent. Overview of mining activities in Ghana Ghana is located on the West Coast of Africa.
Mining Effects on Rural Livelihoods, Adopted Strategies …
The study determines the effects of mining on rural livelihoods, adopted strategies and the role of stakeholder and regulatory institutions. The study achieves this by investigating the status of …
Small-Scale Mining, Environment and …
This article discusses the impact of mechanised small-scale mining on the environment and livelihoods of peasant farmers within broader climate change processes in Ghana.
Impact of Galamsey Operations on Agricultural …
Impact of Mining Sector Investment in Ghana: A Study of the Tarkwa Mining Region. Effects of Illegal Gold Mining on Food Availability for Smallholder Farmers. A Case Study of Saa Community in ...
Impacts of illegal Artisanal and small-scale gold mining on livelihoods …
In the heartland of Ghana's cocoa (Theobroma cacao) production, there is a profound and intricate interplay between agriculture, particularly cocoa farming, and Illegal Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).This issue has emerged as a subject of paramount concern. The Amansie West District, nestled within the fertile embrace of this cocoa-rich …
Impacts of Surface Gold Mining on Land Use Systems in …
an extreme source of such a conflict, but mining impacts on local livelihoods often remain unclear. Our goal here was to assess land cover change due to gold surface mining in Western Ghana, one of the world's leading gold mining regions, and to study how these changes affected land use systems. We used Landsat satellite images from
Mining Impact on Livelihoods of Farmers of Asutifi …
While the impact of mining at the macro level is widely reported, mining impacts on livelihoods at the local level in Ghana, as in other developing countries, is largely neglected as a field of ...
(PDF) Mining, Rural Livelihoods and Food Security: A …
Brain, K.A., 2017, 'The impacts of mining on livelihood s in the Andes: A critical overview', The Extractive Industries and Society 4(2), 410 – 41 8, viewed 20 January 2019.
The impact of mining on farming as a livelihood strategy …
Regression Results of the Effects of Mining on Farming and Poverty among 4132 s in Communities Surrounding the Mining Activities of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, 2011 Explanatory Variables: Outcome Variables: Hypothesis 1: Farming OLS Hypothesis 2: Poor OLS [1] Mining -0.04 (0.10) Native -0.02 0.03 Mine -0.15** worker (0.01) Interaction ...
The impact of small-scale gold mining on mining communities in Ghana
The Ghanaian mining industry is a controversial one. Many believe that the industry has contributed greatly towards the socioeconomic development of the country in terms of employment and social ...
Reflecting on the impact of an artisanal and small-scale mining …
In this paper, the impact of Ghana government's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ban on impoverished communities in northern Ghana has been explored using the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region as a case study. ... Farming, small-scale mining and rural livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa: a critical overview. Extr. Ind. Soc., 3 ...
Assessing the Impact of Illegal Small-Scale Mining …
The study was undertaken in Amansie West District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana where both cocoa farming and illegal mining operations coexist. The data for the study was collected using ...
Ashesi University College ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF …
SMALL-SCALE MINING IMPACT ON RURAL LIVELIHOOD Ashesi University College ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF ILLEGAL SMALL-SCALE MINING (GALAMSEY) ON COCOA FARMING AND RURAL LIVELIHOOD: THE CASE OF AMENFI WEST DISTRICT OF GHANA By Martey Laari Undergraduate Thesis submitted to the Department of Business Administration, …
Environmental Impacts of Mining: A Study of …
The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of ...