The political economy of transitory mining in Ghana: Understanding the trajectories, triumphs, and tribulations of artisanal and small-scale operators

Nyame, Frank K.; Grant, J. Andrew

doi:10.1016/j.exis.2014.01.006

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“…This is particularly the case with galamsey activities, given their illicit nature which makes it difficult to affix accountability for damage caused (Armah et al., ; Tschakert, ). There have been particular concerns arising around the destruction of farmlands, the diversion of streams and rivers for mining purposes, as well as surface and ground water pollution through the usage of hazardous chemicals –particularly cyanide and mercury for processing gold (CSIR–Water Research Institute ), although more nuanced views have been offered by some academic researchers (for instance, Hilson et al., ; Tschakert and Singha, ; Nyame and Grant, : 82) . Mechanization has intensified the degradation of both land and water in areas of alluvial mining.…”

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South‐South Irregular Migration: The Impacts of China's Informal Gold Rush in Ghana

Botchwey

Crawford

Loubere

et al. 2018

International Migration

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This article examines irregular South‐South migration from China to Ghana, and the role it played in transforming livelihoods and broader developmental landscapes. It looks at the entry of approximately 50,000 Chinese migrants into the informal small‐scale gold mining sector from 2008‐2013. These migrants mainly hailed from Shanglin County in Guangxi Province. In Ghana, they formed mutually beneficial relationships with local miners, both legal and illegal, introducing machinery that substantially increased gold production. However, the legal status of Chinese miners was particularly problematic as, by law, small‐scale mining is restricted to Ghanaian citizens. In mid‐2013, President Mahama established a military task force against illegal mining, resulting in the deportation of many Chinese miners. The article examines the experiences of both Chinese migrants and Ghanaian miners. Findings are that irregular migration into an informal sector had long‐lasting impacts and played a significant role in the transformation of economic, political, and physical landscapes in Ghana.

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“… Scholars have suggested government‐led dialogue and training for galamsey miners to improve awareness concnering mercury use (Hilson et al., ), in contrast to ostracization through the negative dominant discourse that portrays miners as lawless and criminal with no concern for environmental harm (Tschakert and Singha, ; Nyame and Grant, ). …”

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South‐South Irregular Migration: The Impacts of China's Informal Gold Rush in Ghana

Botchwey

Crawford

Loubere

et al. 2018

International Migration

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“…Governments, officials, and the media present and/or vilify ASM: that it poses serious problems for national sovereignty; generates pollution; and is responsible for numerous deaths linked to mining, illegal trade and cartel activity, and associated violence (Hilson and McQuilken, 2014;Nhlengetwa and Hein, 2014;Thornton, 2014). Due to its perceived illegality individuals involved in ASM activities are known to be mercilessly exploited and sometimes killed by police, government representatives and criminal organisations (Nyame and Grant, 2014;Thornton, 2014).…”

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Planning for artisanal and small-scale mining during EIA: Exploring the potential

Morrison‐Saunders

McHenry

Wessels

et al. 2015

The Extractive Industries and Society

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Available online xxx Keywords:Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Mine closure South Africa A B S T R A C TThis review considers the potential to better plan for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) phase of new major mine developments. We contrast and contextualise the parallel development of comprehensive mine closure regulation in South Africa with the resultant lack of progress in actual rehabilitation of its large and growing negative mining legacy. We discuss socio-economic conditions around the mine and the current tendency/flaw in governance that ignores the extensive ASM activities that exist. The ramifications of omitting the known large cumulative impact of ASM compromises efforts to undertake large-scale mine closure effectively both in theory and practice. This leaves some large-scale mine rehabilitation and closure plans unachievable due to cessation attracting ASM activity, consequently 're-opening' the mine. We discuss the EIA process as an existing legal mechanism to generate wider consultation for post-mine ASM activity options, and to formally recognise and incorporate ASM as a known impact to plan for. Governance obligations for mining companies and policymakers should directly cater for ASM, with the focus directed towards mitigating negative consequences and maximising local socio-economic development benefits that the sector can create, managed through EIA processes.

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“…Nigeria is projected to maintain a 5.3 % GDP growth in 2017 and 2018 despite a dip to 3.3% GDP in 2015 (Beegle et al, 2016). Ghana like other African countries is endowed with valuable minerals, such as gold and diamonds and its economy has been reliant on cocoa, gold, diamond and to some extent the recent discovery of oil in 2007 (Nyame & Grant, 2014).…”

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Human capital and strategic persistence: An examination of underperforming workers in two emerging economies

Amankwah‐Amoah

Ifere

Nyuur³

2016

Journal of Business Research

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Despite the considerable research on strategic persistence, there remains a lack of understanding as to why companies persist with underperforming workers. Our study seeks to fill this gap in the literature by integrating the concepts of the paradox of success, external legitimacy, nepotism and the escalation of commitment perspectives to develop an integrated explanation for persistence with underperforming workers. Drawing on insights from two emerging economies in Africa: Ghana and Nigeria, we uncovered that persistence with underperforming workers stem from information hoarding, favouritism through tribalism and externally imposed constraints. Our study also articulates the underlying processes inherent in such persistence. The wider implications for theory and public policy are examined.

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The political economy of transitory mining in Ghana: Understanding the trajectories, triumphs, and tribulations of artisanal and small-scale operators

Cited by 36 publications

References 54 publications

South‐South Irregular Migration: The Impacts of China's Informal Gold Rush in Ghana

South‐South Irregular Migration: The Impacts of China's Informal Gold Rush in Ghana

Planning for artisanal and small-scale mining during EIA: Exploring the potential

Human capital and strategic persistence: An examination of underperforming workers in two emerging economies

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