4 A Contextual Review of the Ghanaian Small-scale Mining Industry Small-scale mining in Ghana, as in most developing countries, was for decades treated as an informal industrial sector, employing thousands of people but featuring largely

LESSONS FROM THE MINING SECTOR JOSEPH R.A. AYEE, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA 1. 1. Mining and development in Ghana •100 years of mining and yet the sector is the subject of controversy, sometimes driven by facts and emotions due to over-expectation from communities and CSOs.

minerals and mining sector of Ghana. The Commission is the regulating authority for the sector with responsi-bility for the proper utilization and management of Ghana’s natural resources. Among other functions, the Commis-sion is also responsible for giving concessions to mining

local livelihoods and the environment in the forested areas of Cameroon Kevin N. Funoh. Working Paper 150 The impacts of artisanal gold mining on ... unit of unprocessed materials of 50,000 tonnes or less as measured at the entrance of the mine.” In Ghana, small-scale (gold) mining is defined as, “Mining by any method …

Mining Activities in Ghana with Emphasis on the Obuasi District of Ghana Feizel Ayitey Aryee Mphil Environmental Management School Of Public Leadership Stellenbosch University Matieland, Stellenbosch South Africa Abstract: Ghana is the first nation in Sub-Saharan Africa to attain independence from colonial rule in 1957.

mining companies in Ghana was 3 percent until 2010, which was the average rate for gold production in Africa (Gajigo, Mutambatsere, and Mdiaya 2012), but increased to 5 percent in 2010 (Standing and Hilson 2013).

Ghana is acknowledged as a well-endowed mineral-rich country and the production of minerals has significantly contributed to the economy of Ghana in terms of export earnings, government revenues and employment among others.

mining companies in Ghana was 3 percent until 2010, which was the average rate for gold production in Africa (Gajigo, Mutambatsere, and Mdiaya 2012), but increased to …

GHANAIAN. ZEN is a solely owned Ghanaian Oil Marketing Company (OMC) that within eight years has established itself as the market leader in supplying Fuel and Lubricants to mines in Ghana, as well as an expanding footprint in the West African region, and a growing retail network in Ghana.

Characteristics of ore minerals associated with gold at the Prestea mine, Ghana NAPOLEON Q. HAMMOND Geological Institute, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Tokyo 113, Japan

Member companies of the Ghana Chamber of Mines employed a total of 17,103 people in 2013, 98% of which were reported to be Ghanaian nationals (Ghana Chamber of Mines…

list of companies no. name 1 a. n. ghanaem limited 2 abosso goldfields limited 3 access bank (gh) limited 4 accra brewery limited 5 accra city hotels limited ... 14 african underground mining serv. ltd 15 airtel ghana limited 16 akanko mining co. ltd 17 akosombo textiles ltd 18 akotex (synthetics) limited 19 akuafo adamfo mktng. co. ltd

mining in Ghana – mining, prospecting, and reconnaissance – are used to geographically represent ownership of rights to extractive activities, E-mail and in the case of mining leases, the actual presence of activity. Reconnaissance licenses are the first step in the mining

local livelihoods and the environment in the forested areas of Cameroon Kevin N. Funoh. Working Paper 150 The impacts of artisanal gold mining on ... unit of unprocessed materials of 50,000 tonnes or less as measured at the entrance of the mine.” In Ghana, small-scale (gold) mining is defined as, “Mining by any method not involving ...

An Integrated Assessment of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana (ASGM): Final Report 5 A second major outcome is a series of …

The Mining Industry in Ghana: A Blessing or a Curse Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah, PhD University of Ghana Business School ... Key words: Ghana, Mining, Mineral Products, Impact, Economy 1.0 Introduction Mining is the process of digging into the earth to extract naturally occurring minerals. It is the world‟s second

Journal of Cleaner Production 11 (2003) 131–140 Trends in the small-scale mining of precious minerals in Ghana: a …

The Minerals Commission as the main promotional and regulatory body for the minerals sector in Ghana is responsible for “the regulation and management of the utilization of the mineral resources of Ghana and the coordination and implementation of policies relating to mining.

Mining has become a controversial business everywhere. Issues of mining are in the wake because of the increasing demands for mineral products and diminishing nature of such minerals in the West.

Gold Fields Ghana (GFG) is presently the number one gold mining company and largest gold producer in Ghana, with annual production in excess of 935,000 ounces from its two operating mines at Damang an...

Organization of small scale mining activities in Ghana 308 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1998 The Journal of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Figure 2—The ‘krowa’ used by small scale miners for panning gold and washing diamonds.

The Ghana National Petroleum Corp. (GNPC), through the Petroleum Commission, was responsible for the exploration, development, and production of Ghana…

Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah, PhD (Corresponding Author) ... the fulfillment of corporate goals and examines the CSR concept in the Ghanaian mining industry. In Ghana the ... donations are made en passant in the name of CSR without understanding what it means.

The historical importance of mining in the economic development of Ghana is considerable and well documented, with the country’s colonial name -- Gold Coast -- reflecting the importance of the mining sector.

In Ghana, the Minerals and Mining Law was enacted under PNDC Law 153 in 1986 to register and regulate the activities of mining companies. Gold is a very precious mineral that everyone who finds it sees it as a blessing.

(Johannesburg) – A recent mining accident that killed 16 people at an unlicensed artisanal gold mine in Ghana underscores the need for tougher measures to end child labor and protect the safety ...

The Mining industry of Ghana accounts for 5% of the country's GDP and minerals make up 37% of total exports, of which gold contributes over 90% of the total mineral exports. Thus, the main focus of Ghana's mining and minerals development industry remains focused on gold. Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer, producing 80.5 t in 2008.

The Legislative Framework for mining in Ghana is currently laid down in the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). Within this Legal Framework, the state is the owner of all minerals occurring in their natural state within Ghana's land and ... Mining and Sustainable Development: The Case of Ghana ...

About the authors James McQuilken is a PhD researcher examining international development and extractive industries at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey.

Journal of Cleaner Production 11 (2003) 131–140 Trends in the small-scale mining of precious minerals in Ghana: a perspective on its environmental impact

mining, using Gold Fields Ghana Ltd., which is the leading producer of gold in Ghana, as a case study. The company is located in Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana.