Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana

Emmanuel, Aboka Yaw; Jerry, Cobbina Samuel; Dzigbodi, Doke Adzo

doi:10.5696/2156-9614-8.17.43

Cited by 137 publications

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“…Dotson and Hetman (2002) showed that the open pit-mine and quarries exploitation impact has observable impact on the environment land degradation, destruction of vegetation, and the extinction of the native fauna are the most significant signs. Open-pit mines are also a common source of contamination of surface and ground waters [21]. From the sample size of 1204 respondents in Table 1, only 961 respondents equal to (79.82%) indicated that mining affects the surrounding population.…”

Section: Socio-economic Impactmentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental Impact of Lefa Gold Mining on Its Local Population, Republic of Guinea

Kolie¹,

Yao²,

Sunahara³

et al. 2019

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Section: Socio-economic Impactmentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental Impact of Lefa Gold Mining on Its Local Population, Republic of Guinea

Kolie¹,

Yao²,

Sunahara³

et al. 2019

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“…The Ghanaian government should pay much attention to agricultural modernisation and education in rural communities. Moreover, it should be stressed that the implementation of mining policies and projects was conducted without paying much attention to local communities and environmental protection [Aboka et al 2018, Siakwah 2017. It may have, in the long-term perspective, a negative impact on environmental conditions and may hamper agricultural sector development.…”

Section: Ghana's Economy and Its Vulnerability To The Dutch Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ghana is Africa's second-biggest gold producer and first-largest cocoa producer. Admittedly, the haphazard implementation of mining policies and projects has plunged Ghana into bad environmental conditions [Yeboah 2008, Aboka et al 2018.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Crude Oil Export of Ghana and Its Impact on the Economy

Czech

Imbeah

2019

Annals PAAAE

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The aim of the paper is to illustrate the impact of crude oil commercial production and export launch in Ghana on the country’s economy. The study is conducted based on one factor variance analysis and Tukey’s Honest Significant Difference test. Analysis is related to the Dutch disease paradox. Ghana constitutes an eminent and interesting example of a natural resource-rich country, where oil commercial production started late, in 2011. Monetary policy in Ghana seems to be effective in mitigating the effects of the Dutch disease. Research results imply that the Ghanaian Cedi depreciated rather than appreciated since crude oil export’s launch. Moreover, it is shown that the increase in oil export has not had a significant impact on the export of non-fuel goods. Additionally, the study shows that the launch of oil commercial production was associated with a contraction of agricultural value added. The rise in oil export led to a significant decrease of the rural population share in the total population. The agriculture sector, however, provides the main livelihood for many people in Ghana and the revenue generated in the sector plays an important role in the country’s development. The Ghanaian government should be especially concerned about issues related to agricultural modernisation and education in rural communities.

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“…Mining is the extraction of valuable materials and minerals from the earth. Mining practices create a negative environmental impact; therefore, most of the world's nations have passed regulations to decrease the impact of pollution from mines [12][13][14]. Erosion, loss of biodiversity, dust, and contamination of water bodies and soil with HMs and other chemicals are among the environmental issues related to mining activities [15,16].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of Spilopelia senegalensis as a Biomonitor of Heavy Metal Contamination from Mining Activities in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)

Almalki

Ajarem

Allam

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Environmental pollution with heavy metals (HMs) is of serious ecological and public health concern worldwide. Mining is one of the main sources of HMs and can impact the environment, species diversity, and human health. This study assessed the value of Spilopelia senegalensis as a biomonitor of environmental contamination with metal(loid)s caused by mining activities. S. senegalensis was collected from a gold mining site and a reference site, and metal(loid)s and biochemical parameters were determined. Lead, cadmium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, copper, zinc, and iron were significantly increased in the liver, kidney, and lung of S. senegalensis from the mining site. Serum transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, creatinine, and urea were significantly elevated in S. senegalensis from the mining site. Lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide were increased, whereas glutathione and antioxidant enzymes were diminished in the liver and kidney of S. senegalensis from the mining site. In addition, multiple histological alterations were observed in the liver, kidney, and lung of S. senegalensis. In conclusion, mining activities provoke the accumulation of metal(loid)s, oxidative stress, and tissue injury in S. senegalensis. Therefore, S. senegalensis is a valuable biomonitor of environmental pollution caused by mining activities and could be utilized in epidemiological avian studies of human health.

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Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana

Cited by 137 publications

References 19 publications

Environmental Impact of Lefa Gold Mining on Its Local Population, Republic of Guinea

Environmental Impact of Lefa Gold Mining on Its Local Population, Republic of Guinea

Crude Oil Export of Ghana and Its Impact on the Economy

Use of Spilopelia senegalensis as a Biomonitor of Heavy Metal Contamination from Mining Activities in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)

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