Factors Contributing To The Problems Of The Mining Sector In Ghana

(PDF) ASSESSING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING …

We found poverty, illiteracy rate, unemployment, high dependency rate, and mining mismanagement significantly and positively related to illegal mining. However, unemployment and...

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FACTORS INFLUENCING GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE MINING SECTOR IN GHANA

The concept of green supply chain management (GSCM) is attaining high level significance given that it can help to minimize negative impact of mining activities on the environment and to ensure ...

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Human Factor Analysis Framework for Ghana's Mining …

Industry", Ghana Mining Journal, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 60-76. Abstract In an attempt to incorporate human factors into technical failures as accident causal factors, researchers have promoted the ...

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Governance challenges of small-scale gold mining in Ghana…

The review of the legislation indicated that a rather comprehensive legal framework has been adopted in Ghana. The mining sector in Ghana is governed primarily by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) (Government of Ghana, 2006) (as amended in 2015 and recently in 2019) and the Minerals Commission Act. These serve as the principal ...

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'New mining scheme, same old problems?'; risk factors and …

Ghana's rich mining heritage, which spans over a millennium, has established the country as a key player in the global mining industry. Over the past decade, the global demand for precious minerals, particularly gold, has surged to record highs (Mensah et al 2022), leading to increased participation in artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) worldwide.

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Challenges and opportunities of environmental policy implementation

Political economy of the mining sector in Ghana. World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 5730, Essah and Andrews, 2016). It is estimated that Ghana's gold mining sector contributed about 45% of total foreign exchange between 1986 and 1988 and injected over $300 million into the economy within the same period (Aryee, 2001).

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Human Factor Analysis Framework for Ghana's …

Joe-Asare, T., Amegbey, N., and Stemn, E. (2020), "Human Factor Analysis Framework for Ghana's Mining Industry", Ghana Mining Journal, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 60-76. Abstract In an attempt to incorporate human factors into technical failures as accident causal factors, researchers have promoted the concept of human factor analysis.

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Digging Deeper: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …

Illegal mining has emerged as a pressing issue with significant implications for economic growth and development in Ghana. This systematic review examines the impact of illegal mining on …

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Mental health and workplace factors: comparison of the …

Mining companies in Ghana directly employ on average 7000 people annually, while in total approximately 111,000 jobs are supported . In Australia, mining employs 242,800 workers accounting for 1.9% of the total workforce . Gold mining is the largest industry in Ghana and coal mining the largest in Australia.

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Political Economy of the Mining Sector in Ghana

issues. An objective of the series is to get the findings out quickly, even if the presentations are less than fully polished. ... The net impact of the mining sector on Ghana's development has been relatively modest. This fact has been recognized by the Government and is also manifested in increasing ... Major factors contributing to these ...

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Human Factor Analysis Framework for Ghana's Mining Industry …

Factor Analysis, and Classification System – Ghana Mining Industry (HFACS-GMI) was proposed. The HFACS-GMI has 4 tiers, namely; External influence/factor, Organisati onal factor, Local Workplace ...

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Unearthing the Truth: The Impact of Illegal Mining on …

Illegal mining poses significant challenges to the economic, environmental, social, and governance aspects of Ghana's mining sector, which can deter foreign investors.

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Mining in Ghana – What future can we expect?

The mining sector contributed significantly to Ghana's overall export and tax revenues: 37 per cent of export revenues were attributable to mining and the sector was responsible for 19 per cent of all direct tax payments in Ghana. This clearly indicates the significant importance of mining in Ghana, which is also reflected in mining's ...

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THE MINING SECTOR IN GHANA

The mining sector is one of Ghana's biggest contributors to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contributing 5.0% as at the end of 2021. This translates into the sub-sector's nominal …

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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. ... Studies have shown that more than 85% of small-scale mining operations in Ghana occur in the informal sector, highlighting the challenges of enforcing ...

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THE GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES

THE GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES 2021 MINING INDUSTRY STATISTICS AND DATA Page | 5 1.5 Objectives of the Chamber The objectives of the Chamber taking into consideration the strategic challenges for achieving its vision are to: Promote and protect the interests of the mining industry Promote and protect the image of the mining industry

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THE GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES

THE GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES 2020 MINING INDUSTRY STATISTICS AND DATA Page | 5 1.5 Objectives of the Chamber The objectives of the Chamber taking into consideration the strategic challenges for achieving its vision are to: Promote and protect the interests of the mining industry Promote and protect the image of the mining industry

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ESG compliance in the mining sector | The Ghana Report

The mining industry continually reshapes itself in the face of market demands, technological innovations and societal expectations. The industry continues to thrive due to its ability to adapt to changing demands in environment, social and governance (ESG) issues. ESG is therefore not new to the mining sector. However, in recent years, there is emphasis on […]

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ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC …

Ghana is substantially rich in minerals such as gold, diamonds, manganese, and bauxite among others [9].Generally, the mining sector accounts for 9% of GDP, and among the …

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Sustainability in the mining sector of Ghana: An empirical …

Detailed qualitative and quantitative content analyses of the only mining engineering program in Ghana were conducted to assess the adequacy of the program in meeting the future skill demands of ...

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Ghana's mining industry in 2021: a key but challenging sector

Far from being a panacea for the structural problems in the management of the mining industry, this appointment perhaps marks a new beginning for the country and a willingness to change. Many socio-economic issues at stake. Other important reforms await the country in the socio-economic field.

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Mining in Ghana: Critical Reflections on a Turbulent Past and …

Mining has long played an important role, economically, in Ghana, its fate shaped heavily by the performance of the sector's activities. But a vibrant mining sector—long …

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Review of Major Influencing Factors Contributing to …

The coal mining industry in Pakistan faces recurring fatal accidents due to data scarcity, lack of research, and technology adoption. This paper reviews the current status of coal mining, the ongoing energy crisis, the utilization of indigenous coal resources, and the prevailing safety challenges. By comparing coal mining safety standards in Pakistan with global …

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Human Factor Analysis Framework for Ghana's Mining …

Joe-Asare, T., Amegbey, N., and Stemn, E. (2020), "Human Factor Analysis Framework for Ghana's Mining Industry", Ghana Mining Journal, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 60-76. Abstract In an attempt to incorporate human factors into technical failures as accident causal factors, researchers have promoted the concept of human factor analysis.

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The Factors Contributing to the Challenges with Apprenticeship in Ghana

Factor analysis was used to assess the factors contributing to the challenges with an apprenticeship in Ghana. Table Table 3 pr esents t he total v ariance explaining the underlying factors.

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(PDF) The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …

The findings reveal that mining has been a significant driver of economic growth in Ghana, contributing to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) through foreign exchange earnings,...

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The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …

Mining has long been a vital sector in the Ghanaian economy, making substantial contributions to employment, government revenue, and export earnings. Understanding the multifaceted …

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Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization in Ghana: …

Adding to the literature, this article focuses on Ghana's ASM formalization efforts and examines the factors contributing to the government's failed attempts to formalize the ASM sector. Over a century, mining has been the cornerstone for the government's revenue and local development and has occurred in two main forms—large-scale mining and ...

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FACTORS AFFECTING THE SAFETY COMPLIANCE OF …

this includes; to examine the level of health and safety compliance of mining projects in the mining industry of Ghana, and to identify factors affecting health and safety compliance of mining projects in the mining industry. The quantitative research method was used for this study and data was gathered by the use of questionnaires.

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Political Economy of the Mining Sector in Ghana

1. Ghana has a long history of mineral endowment, which led in colonial times to the country being known as the Gold Coast. Despite being Africa's second-largest gold producer, modern-day Ghana has experienced disappointing results in translating this mineral wealth into broad economic development. The net impact of Ghana's mining sector on its

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