Lifting the lid on Ghana''s illegal smallscale mining problem
25/09/2019#0183;#32;In 2006 small numbers of Chinese and other foreign miners came to Ghana to engage in gold mining. Then a hike in gold prices from 2008 onwards led to a veritable gold
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25/09/2019#0183;#32;In 2006 small numbers of Chinese and other foreign miners came to Ghana to engage in gold mining. Then a hike in gold prices from 2008 onwards led to a veritable gold
08/10/2012#0183;#32;Illegal gold mining by Chinese nationals using heavy machinery has fueled resentment and hostility amongst local communities in Ghana.
In June 2013, 124 Chinese nationals were detained in Ghana for illegally mining gold. Unlawful mining of mineral resources continues and is gravely affecting Ghana''s economy, the president said.
20/02/2019#0183;#32;Chinese citizens who work at gold mines in Ghana will not be protected by their home country if they get snared in a crackdown on illegal mining, Chinas Ministry of
01/07/2013#0183;#32;When Su Zhenyu arrived in Ghana in 1995 to live his African dream, there were barely 100 Chinese people in the small, resourcerich country. In the 18 years since, the 42yearold Guangxi native
02/10/2019#0183;#32;The Chinese national gained notoriety for her deep involvement in illegal mining activities. She was involved in providing mine support services without a license, as well as illegal employment of foreign nationals. The government of Ghana discontinued her trial and deported her rather than making her face stiff sanctions provided by law.
07/06/2013#0183;#32;DAKAR, Senegal The authorities in Ghana have conducted sweeping arrests of Chinese citizens in the nations goldmining regions, officials said Thursday, the latest sign of tensions between
29/01/2020#0183;#32;At the height the of Chinese galamsey, He captured the ease of entry and high returns for Chinese galamseyers (illegal smallscale miners) in Ghana with the observation that, Three years ago Chinese miners operated about ten small gold mines in Ghana, but that number has now grown to about 2,000. Some produce up to a kilogram a day, some only 30 to 50 grams.
Ghana takes action against illegal Chinese miners. . On 5 June 2013, 169 Chinese miners were arrested in Ghanas goldmining Ashanti region. These arrests followed Ghanaian President John Dramani Mamas decision to put an end to illegal mining by foreigners.
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