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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Larry Madowo travels to Ghana to speak with locals who fear their rivers are polluted by illegal gold mining and believe it is affecting women's health. This story is part of …
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Damang is the smaller of Gold Fields' two mines in Ghana after Tarkwa — the country's largest open-pit gold operation. Damang produced 135,000 oz. of gold in 2024, accounting for about 6% of ...
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Introduction: A Crisis Beneath the Soil. Across Ghana's forests and rivers, a silent crisis unfolds—one fueled by desperation, corruption, and the relentless pursuit of gold. Illegal …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Introduction. Ghana, a nation once celebrated for its gold reserves and rich natural beauty, is now grappling with an existential threat. The rise of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, has led to an environmental, social, …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Illegal gold mining in Ghana picked up this year following an almost 30% rise in global gold prices, despite military operations to shut them down.
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Introduction: Illegal small-scale mining, known as "galamsey" in Ghana, is a prevalent practice involving the illicit extraction of gold using unregulated methods, often employing hazardous...
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Two security personnel and one civilian were killed in an attack by illegal miners at the Asanko gold mine, in Ghana, over the weekend. The mine is a 50:50 joint venture between …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Ghana's effort to end illegal gold mining must be accompanied by significant reforms to tackle corruption, weak enforcement measures and bureaucracy in the highly centralised licensing and management process.
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