Social Analysis of Ghana's Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Sector
This report produced by UNDP in collaboration with UNICEF and IOM, presents a social analysis of Ghana's Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector. The report focuses on women, children and migrant miners in the ASM value chains and the impact of small-scale mining on women and children in local communities (not involved …
The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …
Downloadable! This review examines the impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy from 1992 to 2020. The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment, government revenue, environmental sustainability, and social outcomes in Ghana. The problem statement arises from the …
Corporate social responsibility and stakeholder …
the mining sector in Ghana not only to attract and maintain their clients, but also, to assist them to attract and retain talented and motivated employees. This study will likewise fill …
Strategies for sustainable development of the small …
sector was established in Ghana in 1989. The Small-scale mining law, PNDCL 218 (Anon, 1989a) led to the establish-ment of the Small-scale Mining Project within the Ghana MineralsCommission.TheSmall-scaleMiningProject(now Small-scale Mining Department) has the responsibility of providing technical assistance to prospective and registered
Innovation in the Mining Industry: Technological Trends …
Innovation plays a critical role in the mining industry as a tool to improve the efficiency of its processes, to reduce costs, but also to meet the increasing social and environmental concerns among communities and authorities. Technological progress has also been crucial to allow the exploitation of new deposits in more complex scenarios: …
Review on Effects of Mining in Ghana: The Case of …
The mining industry has been crucial to the development of Ghana. As with all industries, mining has both advantages and disadvantages for the inhabitants of mineral-rich communities.
Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana
History of Mining in Ghana. There is evidence of gold extraction activities in Ghana as far back as the 7th and 8th centuries A.D., as gold deposits attracted Arab traders into the country.7 These activities were strategically located along rivers where sediments believed to contain deposits of gold were washed constantly to separate the …
Market orientation, innovation and corporate social responsibility
Market orientation, innovation and corporate social responsibility practices in Ghana's telecommunication sector - Author: Mohammed Abdulai Mahmoud, Robert E. Hinson – The aim of this study is to examine how market orientation, innovation, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) jointly impact business performance., – …
(PDF) Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana
Given that 200,000 people in Ghana are involved in the small-scale gold mining industry and that the numbers are expected to grow in Ghana and many other regions of the world, elucidating mercury ...
2021 PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE MINING …
Published by the Ghana Chamber of Mines Ghana Chamber of Mines | #18 Gulf Street, South Legon | P.O. Box 991, Accra, Ghana communications@ghanachamberofmines In the Euro Area, a string of positive economic growth outturns accelerated the Area's recovery from its worst recession in nearly two decades.
Gold Mining and the Discourses of Corporate …
Reviews. " Gold Mining and the Discourses of Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana offers critical insight into the CSR practices of mining multinationals operating in Ghana. In revealing the unfulfilled …
How the Ghanaian government is supporting community mining
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a major driver of the economy, directly employing an estimated 1m Ghanaians and supporting around 4.5m others. ASM – categorised by concessions of under 4000 sq metres – has accounted for around onethird of the country's total gold output in recent years. "Almost all the jewellery worn in Ghana
(PDF) Large scale mining in Ghana: A review of the
For instance, Ghana's mining sector attracts over 50% of all Foreign Direct Investments, accounts for approximately 33% of all revenues and 43% of total merchandise exports, and contributes ...
Mining industry in Ghana
Mining industry in Ghana - Get the report with graphs and tables on statista! ... Most used social networks 2024, by number of users ... strategy, and marketing communications to deliver ...
Corporate social responsibility and stakeholder engagement in Ghana…
Even though the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been applauded for several decades, the concept of stakeholder engagement is relatively new to the Ghanaian mining sector. This study investigates the CSR process of an extractive company and examines how stakeholders are engaged in CSR. Using …
Corporate social responsibility and stakeholder engagement …
Even though the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been applauded for several decades, the concept of stakeholder engagement is relatively new to the Ghanaian mining sector. This study investigates the CSR process of an extractive company and examines how …
Report: Shaping sustainable and inclusive resource development in Ghana
This report analyses the environmental, social and governance (ESG) dynamics shaping Ghana's mining sector. Large-scale mining has been adopting stricter environmental regulations to address widespread concerns about water, land, waste and tailings management. Social considerations are a key part of the agenda for these firms, with an …
GHANA MINING VISION
Chamber of Mines, Association of Small Scale Miners, Precious Minerals Marketing Company, representative of mining companies and civil society provided further insights ... It also concluded that the social and environmental impacts of mining would be ... principles underpinning Ghana's mining sector governance with the AMV: 6 1. Policy ...
Full article: Mechanisms and initiatives of corporate social
For this study, the data was gathered from the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Industry's Annual National CSR survey from 2012 to 2023. The rationale for …
[PDF] Impact of Mining Sector Investment in Ghana: a …
Following the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) in 1983, Ghana's mining sector has experienced significant growth, making Ghana one of the 10-leading producers of gold…
The Mining Industry and Corporate Social Responsibility …
The Mining Industry and Corporate Social Responsibility: Evidence from Two Mining Communities in Ghana Diana Siawor-Robertson London School of Economics and …
Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana
Key Words: Corporate Social Responsibility, Africa, Ghana, Mining Industry. 1.0 Introduction Organisations by their very nature have responsibilities (i.e., economic, ethic al, legal and social ...
(PDF) The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …
SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies W a, Ghana. Phone: 0249307101. Email: [email protected]. ABSTRACT. This review …
Integrated Assessment of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana …
This article is one of three synthesis reports resulting from an integrated assessment (IA) of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. Given the complexities that involve multiple drivers and diverse disciplines influencing ASGM, an IA framework was used to analyze economic, social, health, and environmental data and …
Evaluating Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana; …
The focus of this paper is to evaluate corporate social responsibility activities by Ghana Mining Industry, seeking to evaluate how much of total revenue from the four major minerals mine in Ghana is allocated to such corporate social responsible activities. Descriptive research design was employed and secondary data was collected from the …
6 Relevant Institutions Regulating Ghana's Mining Industry
Here are 6 relevant institutions regulating Ghana's Mining Industry:. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, which is headed by a cabinet minister appointed by the President, has overall responsibility for forest sector planning and policy direction and for monitoring sector programs towards the attainment …
ASSESSMENT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL …
ASSESSMENT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRACTICES IN GHANA' S MINING SECTOR: (LESSONS FROM ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LTD) AUTHORS ... HINSON AND DR. …
(PDF) The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …
The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment, government revenue, environmental sustainability, and social outcomes in Ghana.
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Ghana
for ASM activities, the policy framework for Ghana's mining sector has largely prioritised the development of large-scale activities. o ne of the questionable moves made has been the Inter-Ministerial t ask Force on Illegal Mining, which conducts sweeps of illegal mining operations to arrest miners and seize equipment.
GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES PERFORMANCE OF THE …
GHANA CHAMBER OF MINES PERFORMANCE OF THE MINING INDUSTRY IN 2022 4 Figure 1.0: GDP Growth Rate of the Global Economy, Selected Regions, and Countries Source: Based on data from the International Monetary Fund (2023) Domestic Economic Developments in 2022 Ghana's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic was moderated …