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Impact of Illegal Mining Activities on Cocoa …

Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is mainly pollinated by Ceratopogonid midges (Forcipomyia spp.). Wild pollinators are important to both cocoa production and natural ecosystems, and are threatened by land-use …

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ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOODS FOR …

mining methods may have significant environmental and public health effects. 1.2 Statement of the Problem . Most of the mining communities in Ghana face various mining induced problems. The day to day environmental threats brought about by the mining activities results in both short term and long-term health risks.

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The Effect of Illegal Mining on School Attendance and …

It was established that students who come to school regularly perform tremendously while the absenteeism students perform poorly and the study recommended the implementation of the New Educational Reform and FreeCompulsory Universal Basic Education. This study assessed the effect of illegal mining on school attendance and academic performance of junior high school …

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[PDF] Factors influencing participation in illegal mining in …

Illegal mining is not only dangerous to human life but the other living organisms which support human existence, thus, in turn destroying the ecosystem. Galamsey activities are responsible for deforestation and soil erosion in most of the mining communities which Denkyira corridor is no exception. This study therefore investigated factors that influence ones decision …

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(PDF) Small Scale Gold Mining and Environmental …

Any mining activity which takes place in such areas is considered illegal. National statistics indicate that gold mining industry is a major employer in Ghana. It is estimated that it employs over 520,000 Ghanaians, with about 4 percent working in the large scale subsector and 96 percent in the small scale mining subsector (Ghana National ...

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Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Impact on …

The study concluded that stricter mining regulations, promoting sustainable mining practices, and providing comprehensive training to miners on environmental protection and land reclamation can help mitigate the negative …

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ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOODS FOR …

Most of the mining communities in Ghana face various mining induced problems. The day to day environmental threats brought about by the mining activities results in both short term and long …

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Illegal mining: A threat to food security in Upper Denkyira …

The Upper Denkyira West District is one of the 22 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Central Region. It shares common boundaries with Babiani Ahwiaso Bekwai Municipal ...

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Galamsey: How 'C&G Alesksa' mining destroyed 24,000

General News of Wednesday, 27 February 2019. Source: mynewsgh Galamsey: How 'C&G Alesksa' mining destroyed 24,000 acres forest reserve in Denkyira

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(PDF) Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Impact on Soil …

The gold mining industry in Ghana has made a substantial contribution to the country's economic growth by generating diverse employment opportunities, both directly and indirectly, in mining ...

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[PDF] Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on …

The study revealed that farmers in the communities face several challenges from mining activities such as water pollution from excessive use of chemicals, air pollution and land degradation from indiscriminate heavy use of machines. ... particularly in rural communities like Upper Denkyira West District. However, mining activities can have ...

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Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Impact on Soil …

Upper Denkyira East Municipality, Ghana Clifford James Fagariba1,*, John Bosco Baguri Sumani1,and Asaah Sumaila Mohammed2 ... on illegal mining activities in 2017 due to the harmful environmental effects caused by these activities. This ban affected operators involved in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) [28]–[30].

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THE EFFECT OF ACTIVITITIES OF ILLEGAL MINING ON …

ocoa-producing regions of Ghana, such as the Upper Denkyira East District, galamsey activities have encroached on cocoa lands, with estimates.

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Perseus Mining extends mining concessions to three …

It would pay compensation to eligible owners and lawful occupiers of crops, buildings and fishponds on the designated land, in accordance with the mining Acts and …

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Analyzing the dynamics influencing artisanal and small‐scale …

A sample size of 330 individuals, comprising small‐scale miners and farmers, was randomly selected from 10 mining communities within the Upper Denkyira Municipality to …

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ASSESSING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING ILLEGAL …

Mining activities over the years have formed an integral part of the economic development ... individual's decision to participate in illegal mining activities in the Denkyira corridor in Ghana. On this ground, they recommended an intense mass education on the negative effects of illegal

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(PDF) Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Impact on Soil …

Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Impact on Soil and Agriculture: Evidence from Upper Denkyira East Municipality, Ghana . × ... Evidence from Upper Denkyira East Municipality, Ghana. Asaah Mohammed. 2024, European journal of environment and earth sciences.

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Analyzing the dynamics influencing artisanal and small‐scale …

A sample size of 330 individuals, comprising small-scale miners and farmers, was randomly selected from 10 mining communities within the Upper Denkyira Municipality to …

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Assessing the social impacts of illegal Gold mining activities …

This study sought to assess the social impacts of illegal gold mining activities at Dunkwa-On-Offin, the capital town of Upper Denkyira East Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana. The main objectives of the research are to identify factors that trigger illegal mining; to identify social effects of illegal gold mining activities on ...

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND LAND DISPUTE OF ILLEGAL …

Environmental degradation resulting from mining activities is mostly attributed to illegal small-scale mining. As small-scale illegal gold mining in Ghana customarily involved the use of basic ...

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Drivers of artisanal and small-scale mining in the Denkyira …

This study examined how social pressures push people into artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in the Denkyira area in the Central Region of Ghana. A mixed-method …

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Mining activities disrupting Social Protection messaging in …

Gold mining activities are impeding communication about Social Protection (SP) in the Upper Denkyira West District of Ghana. This revelation was made during a day's empowerment workshop for the ...

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Informal artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in …

Informal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) activities continue to have far-reaching consequences on the environment (Adetunde et al., 2014; Macdonald et al., 2015; Duncan, 2020).This activity is characterized by siltation of rivers and streams, loss of vegetative cover and soils, among others, necessitating constant assessment for a clearer understanding …

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(PDF) Cocoa farmers choice of alternative livelihood in mining

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Factors Influencing Participation in Illegal Mining in Denkyira

Illegal mining is pollution is both dangerous to human life and other living organisms which support human existence. Galamsey activities are responsible for deforestation and soil erosion in most of the mining communities in Ghana which Denkyira corridor is no exception.

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(PDF) Factors influencing participation in illegal mining in …

Galamsey activities are responsible for deforestation and soil erosion in most of the mining. Illegal mining is not only dangerous to human life but the other living organisms which support human existence, thus, in turn destroying the ecosystem. ... Factors influencing participation in illegal mining in Ghana: A case of Denkyira Corridor.

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Analyzing the dynamics influencing artisanal and small‐scale mining …

Mining activities, particularly illegal mining was identified to be the dominant driver of deforestation in the Ankobra Basin between the years 2008 and 2016 where mining activities in the basin ...

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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 to basic necessities for the sustenance of the people. This study sought to investigate cocoa farmers' perception of the impact of mining …

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Factors Influencing Participation in Illegal Mining in Denkyira

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(PDF) The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining …

nese mining activities in the area (Figure 1). To understand the drivers and socioeconomic impli-cations of galamsey to local operators and their com-munities, we sought local leaders ...

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