Why is Ghana losing the war against illegal gold mining

Ghana, like most resource-rich countries, is saddled and inundated with resource curse challenges. Key among them is the problem of illegal small-scale gold mining activities (ISSGMAs), which is mercilessly robbing the nation of its ecological integrity, despite attempts by successive governments to remedy the situation. In the midst of this challenge, Ghana, year in …

AN APPRAISAL OF THE MINING LAWS IN GHANA – Nartey …

The principal laws governing mining in Ghana include the following. Substantive legislation: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana; The Minerals and Mining Act, …

Minerals And Mining Act

(1) The price to be paid for minerals or products taken in the exercise of the right of pre-emption under section 4 of this Law shall-(a) where it has been provided for in a written agreement, be the price specified therein; and (b) where it has not been provided for in a written agreement, be the publicly quoted market rate prevailing for the minerals or products as delivered at the mine or ...

Mining Law in Ghana

We are a multi-disciplinary Mining and Metals law firm with deep and broad experience in the range of transactions relating to the sector. We understand the industry, and our services are intended to help clients avoid the risks associated with this complex sector of the Ghanaian economy. ... Our innovative legal solutions unlock the potential ...

Mining Law 2024

Mining Law 2024. October 25, 2023 . Announcing the publication of the Ghana chapter in Global Legal ... This resource is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in the mining sector in Ghana, offering insights and expertise on navigating the …

Minerals Commission (MC)

Mandate: The Minerals Commission is responsible for the regulation and management of the utilization of the mineral resources of Ghana and the co-ordination and implementation of …

Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). | UNEP Law and …

This Act provides rules relative to rights regarding minerals and mining operations in Ghana. The Act empowers the President to compulsory acquire land for the development or utilization of a …

Ghana Mining & Environmental Law & Regulations

Given Ghana's success as a mining jurisdiction, other countries may look to it as an example to follow, with the hope of replicating its achievements. However, the legislation offers little useful guidance for others to follow – lacking the basic rights of open and equal access and security of tenure and imposing onerous obligations on the ...

Ndowuona

Mining Laws and Regulations in Ghana. By NanaAma Botchway, Eyram Homenya, Nana Akua Tufuoh . September 20, 2022 . Our Chapter in the ICLG Mining Guide 2023 provides an overview of the mining sector including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing transfer and encumbrance, environment aspects, …

In brief: mining rights and title in Ghana

A look at some of the key legal and practical considerations surrounding mining rights and title in Ghana, including the extent of state control, renewal and transfer of licences, and protection ...

Mining Law 2021

Mining Law 2021 A practical cross-border insight into mining law Eighth Edition Featuring contributions from: ALRUD Law Firm #PFGTUQP/bTK6QOQVUWPG ... Ghana Reindorf Chambers: Fui S. Tsikata & Dominic Dziewornu Quashigah. 58. Nigeria Brooks and Knights Legal Consultants: Adetayo Adetuyi & Nnanke Williams. 64.

Mining rights in Ghana

The mining laws require that records of all mineral rights granted should be maintained and must be open to inspection by members of the public. ... There are three kinds of mining rights in Ghana ...

MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA

Ghana's mining history, particularly gold, dates back to the fifteenth century. The industry was very vibrant during the pre- ... Gold Mining Law (PNDC Law 218), the Mercury Law (PNDC Law 217) and the Precious Minerals Marketing Corporation Law (PNDC Law 219) were passed in 1989 to regularise and

Mining Laws and Regulations 2025

Mining Laws and Regulations 2025. ICLG - Mining Law covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, transfer and encumbrance, environmental aspects, native title and land rights – in 13 jurisdictions. Published: 17/09/2024

A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of

Recent reports suggest that since 2005, as many as 50, 000 gold prospectors have left China for Ghana." Clearly, the huge presence of Chinese nationals in Ghana's ASM sector raises significant questions about the effectiveness of measure taken to enforce small-scale mining laws in Ghana.

A Contextual Analysis of Implementation Challenges of Small-Scale

In Ghana, one formidable challenge that undermines the implementation of small-scale mining laws is illegal mining—known in local parlance as galamsey. Artisanal mining "is often incapable of meeting legal requirements and regulations designed for the medium or large scale mining sector; it is synonymous with informal or illegal mining ...

Acts

Minerals and Mining (Mineral Operations-Tracking of Earth Moving and Mining Equipment) Regulations, 2020 (L.I. 2404)

Mining in Ghana

Grant of Mining Licence in Ghana. Except for small-scale mining rights that can be granted to an individual as provided for under Act 703, only corporate bodies incorporated in Ghana under the laws of the Republic of Ghana shall be given a mineral right in Ghana.

Ghana's artisanal miners are a law unto themselves: …

Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer, the sixth globally.It produced approximately 129 metric tonnes in 2021.. Gold mining in Ghana stretches back over 1000 years. It first served as a ...

Mining Regulations

The Minerals Commission of Ghana is the Government agency with the primary responsibility of developing and coordinating mineral sector policies and monitoring their implementation.

Mining Laws and Regulations Ghana 2025

ICLG - Mining Laws and Regulations - Ghana Chapter covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and …

SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 218)

Small-Scale Gold Mining Law, 1989 PNDCL 218 11.8-1 SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 218) ... "citizen of Ghana" has the same meaning as provided in section 84(1) of the Minerals and Mining Law, 1986 (PNDCL 153) but does not include a public Corporation;

2021 Resource Governance Index Ghana

The quality of laws related to mining in Ghana and their enforcement have both improved since the 2017 RGI. Law scores registered a 22-point increase from 61 to 83, mostly driven by the passing of the 2018 Fiscal Responsibility Act and the appointment of the Fiscal Responsibility Council in 2019. During the same period, practice scores improved

Dotse@Law | Ghana

Dotse@Law is a full service law firm in Ghana, offering services in Corporate & Commercial Law, Criminal & Civil Litigation. ... Our competence spans areas such as mining and mineral law, debt recovery, industrial and labour law, international trade and investment, property and real estate transactions, petroleum, oil and gas, family and ...

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulations …

126. Illumination of dredges Underground mine design and mine entries 127. Design of underground mine 128. Two outlets from mine to surface necessary 129. Exemption regarding outlets of underground mines 130. Removal of pillars 131. Two independent outlets from the mine to surface required 132. Responsibility for maintenance of outlets in ...

SMALL SCALE MINING IN GHANA

SSM of gold in Ghana is a pre historic activity which can be traced to the 5th Century Discouraged in the colonial era, till 1989 This led to Secret Activities and Smuggling of Proceeds outside the country In 1989 –SSM Activities were mainstreamed through promulgation of the Small Scale Gold Mining Law, PNDCL 218 (1989) In 2006, SSM regime was integrated into the new …

Minerals and Mining Act

Every mineral in its natural state in, under or upon land in Ghana, rivers, streams, water-courses throughout the country, the exclusive economic zone and an area covered by the territorial sea …

Ownership of minerals and cadastral system

OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA ENTITLED THE MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 AN ACT to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining and to provide for connected purposes. DATE OF ASSENT: 22nd March, 2006. ENACTED by the President and Parliament:

MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA

Mining Law (PNDC Law 153) was enacted to promote and regulate the orderly development of the sector. The Small-Scale Gold Mining Law (PNDC Law 218), the Mercury Law (PNDC Law …

Ghana Chamber of Mines

(d) create mining and mineral related support industries that will provide jobs and sustain economic development; (e) achieve and maintain a degree of participation for Ghanaians or companies incorporated in the country in the mining industry value chain; (f) develop local capacities in the mining industry value chain