Ghana Government Taskforce On Mining

Small scale miners bare teeth at foreigners over invasion of …

The Small Scale Miners Association last Wednesday expressed anger over the invasion of Togolese nationals who are briskly mining gold on Ghana's river bodies.

Galamsey: Small-scale miners association to redeploy …

The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners has announced plans to redeploy its task force to areas where illegal mining, or 'galamsey,' has resumed, …

Foreigners invade galamsey sites, mine on rivers with …

The task force believes the move is intended to pin galamsey on the sitting government, thereby, making it unpopular. At the sites, it was evident how these foreign nationals were briskly mining directly into the rivers, much to the dismay of the indigenous people, who looked on helplessly.

Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of Government

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 bulldozers, and chanfans are a recent phenomenon causing destruction to forests, farmlands and river bodies. Illegal mining undermines …

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Ghana: implications of disbanding Anti-Galamsey Task Force

Illegal mining, known as 'galamsey', has long been a concerning issue in Ghana, causing significant environmental degradation and threatening the livelihoods of many communities. In response to this problem, the Ghanaian government established an Anti-Galamsey Task Force to crack down on illegal mining activities and protect the …

No Jubilee House taskforce on illegal mining—Deputy …

Koforidua, Aug. 27, GNA – The government has not commissioned any illegal mining taskforce from Jubilee House, Mr. George Mireku-Duker, Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has said.

Small Scale miners re-inaugurate taskforce despite govt

Addressing the media at Akyem Nsutem in Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region, the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners called on government to come clear with operational ...

Illegal mining in Ghana – fighting an ongoing battle

An Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) was set up by President Akufo-Addo in 2017 to ensure coherence in the activities of agencies involved in the fight. In July 2017, the government commissioned an anti-galamsey task force made up of a 400-member strong military and associated security agency called Operation …

The GH¢300 Million Failed Galamsey Fight: A sign of a

In 2017, the government launched Operation Vanguard, a joint military and police task force comprising 400 servicemen to address galamsey activities in the Ashanti, Eastern, Western, and Central ...

Galamsey Fight in Ghana: An Analysis of Failure of Government

Growth Centre, 2015); Benjamin A Teschner, "Small-Scale Mining in Ghana: The Government and the Gala msey," Resources Policy 37, ... Inter-Ministerial Taskforce against Illegal Mining, 2013 .

Public Administration, Governance, and Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana

Current collaborative efforts include the five-member inter-ministerial committee established in 2013 by former President John Mahama "to crack down on Ghanaians and foreigners who engaged in small-scale mining." (This task force was established in May 2013 by the previous government led by John Dramani Mahama.

Ghana: Galamsey Menace

Pressure is mounting on the government to immediately combat illegal mining (galamsey) as the devastating impact of the practice on river bodies, water supply, …

Mining in Ghana – What future can we expect?

This clearly indicates the significant importance of mining in Ghana, which is also reflected in mining's contribution to GDP and direct employment, respectively 1.7 per cent of Ghana's GDP and 1.1 per cent of the Ghanaian labour force. Executive summary Mining: Partnerships for Development Mining in Ghana – What future can we expect? 5 ...

Security taskforce crackdown on illegal mining ineffective

This observation comes at a time of a severe water shortage in Accra and other surrounding communities which the Ghana Water Company Limited blames on illegal alluvial mining along major river bodies.

Galamsey crises: GLOMEF condemns government for failing …

The government is under increasing scrutiny for its ongoing struggle to combat illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as "galamsey." The Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF), a leading advocacy ...

Galamsey crises: GLOMEF condemns government for failing …

12 September 2024 3:27am. The government is under increasing scrutiny for its ongoing struggle to combat illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as …

We are against river mining

The Small Scale Miners Association has expressed deep concern over illegal miners' involvement in Ghana's river mining. ... is to incite public disaffection for the government and make it unpopular ahead of the December elections. The association's task force, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, stormed River Mankran in the Ahafo Ano South West ...

The impact of Chinese involvement in small-scale gold …

President Mahama established an Inter-Ministerial Task Force to combat illegal small-scale mining. The military-style Task Force was primarily aimed at 'flushing out' of foreign miners, and by mid-July 2013 the Ghana Immigration Service reported that 4,592 Chinese nationals had been deported, as well as small numbers of other foreign nationals3

Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and …

So far, though, the regulation of artisanal and small scale mining in Ghana has been mostly unsuccessful. ... licensed miners, local land owners, government officials, NGOs and others.

Key stakeholders review fight against illegal mining

"The Ghana Police Service will work closely with Operation Halt II to gather relevant information to aid in the prosecution of people involved in illegal mining." It said the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission would intensify education on the dire consequences of illegal mining on the lives and livelihoods ...

(PDF) ASSESSING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING ILLEGAL MINING …

Mining activities over the years have formed an integral part of the economic development of Ghana. Many economists believe the mining industry in many ways has greatly contributed to the ...

Lifting the lid on Ghana's illegal small-scale mining problem

The government was finally forced to act. Then President John Mahama established an inter-ministerial task force to combat illegal small scale mining. The President was careful to include both by ...

Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization in Ghana: The government …

The activities of the government's security taskforce resulted in the deportation of many foreign nationals, especially Chinese nationals, who illegally participated in the country's ASM sector. ... This article disseminates vital empirical findings on factors affecting the formalization of informal mining in Ghana and explores the …

Galamstop Taskforce to protect Birim River outdoored

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Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Legal Regime in Ghana

Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM) has become an issue of national interest due to its evident impact on the environment and society at large. Recognizing the need to regulate the sector, and in response to an intense media and CSO campaign, the Government of Ghana has taken important steps with the establishment of the high …

Gov't requests official complaints against taskforce on illegal mining

Government says it is waiting for formal complaints against the Presidential Taskforce on illegal mining from companies alleging corruption and destruction of equipment, before any action can be ...

Ghana government warns illegal miners as Operation Halt …

It was to update the public on government's strategy to fight against illegal mining in Ghana and the successes chalked so far. Presenting the updates on the fight against galamsey, Mr Duker said 265 equipment had been decommissioned by the Operation Halt Taskforce, including some chanfans, water pumps and excavators.

SMALL SCALE MINING IN GHANA

In 2006, SSM regime was integrated into the new Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). Sections 81 to 99 apply to Small Scale Mining. ASM is a significant sub sector providing …

Ghana needs to rethink its small scale mining strategy.

But in Ghana today one sees rudimentary tools (traditional artisanal mining) and modern tools (small-scale mining) being used on a single mining site. Jackboot approach. Government's response to ...