1.1 What regulates mining law? The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900), the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995), and the Minerals Commission Act, 1993 (Act 450).

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The Executive Secretary expressed worry about the rapid increments of the EPA permit fees for the small scale mining sector, describing it as unrealistic. The fees had risen exorbitantly from GH₵750 to GH₵9,600.

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The industry accounts for 35% of the country's total gold production. Although Ghana requires permits to mine on a small scale, it is estimated that about 70% of small-scale miners are unregistered and operate illegally. They are known locally as galamsey, meaning to "gather and sell". While illegal mining supports livelihoods, it has ...

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Although Ghana requires permits to mine on a small scale, it is estimated that about 70% of small-scale miners are unregistered and operate illegally. They …

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Minerals and Mining (Support Services) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2174) ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulations 1. Registration 2. Support service provider 3. Benefits 4. Records and reports 5. Contract mining services to small scale mining licence holders 6. Environmental obligations of contract miners 7. Fees 8. Offences 9. Interpretation Schedules

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Small Scale Mining. Small-scale mining of precious minerals continues to make significant contributions to the country's foreign exchange earnings. Currently, there are over 3,000 registered small scale mining groups and 90 Mine Support service companies. In fact, all diamond production is now from small-scale mining.

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In Ghana, small-scale mining is defined as mining by any method not involving substantial expenditure by an individual or a group of persons not exceeding nine in number or by a corporate society made up of 10 or more persons (Provisional National Defence Council [PNDC] Law, …

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In Ghana, Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM) is subsumed under Small Scale Mining (SSM). Therefore, even though Act 703 refers to small scale mining, this includes the artisanal operators. It is recognized that gold accounts for over 90% of SSM operations in Ghana, however, the strategic framework includes all other minerals mined by small ...

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Environmental Processing Charges and Permit Fees other than indicated in Schedule 2A Sectors Processing Environmental Permit Charges Fee A. MINING SECTOR PROPOSALS ¢ ¢ 1. Large "Impact Scale" Proposals 25,000,000.00 50,000,000.00 2. Medium "Impact Scale" Proposals 15,000,000.00 35,000,000.00 3.

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3.1 Women in small-scale mining in Ghana. ... They pay fees for their cards annually, which permit them to mine on the company's concession. These cards, however, do not permit them to mine gold, which is also found in abundance on the company's concession. To mine gold legally here, individuals would need to secure a separate small-scale gold ...

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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. A license for small-scale mining is, however, granted only to a citizen of the Republic of Ghana who has attained ...

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The soldiers involved in fighting illegal small-scale mining (Operation Halt II) are targeting all illegal mining activities and equipment that pose a …

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Formalization of Small-Scale Mining in Ghana Gavin HilsonA* and Abigail HilsonB A Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom B School of Management, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, United Kingdom * Corresponding author [email protected]

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ARtISAnAl AnD SMAll-SC AlE GolD MInInG In G hAnA | EID ENCE TO INFORM AN 'ACTION DIALOGU E' 6 Summary Introduction In Ghana, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has grown in size and significance. Its contribution to wealth creation, employment and the economy makes it one of the nation's most important livelihood activities,

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Start Your Own Gold Mine is a fully integrated and straightforward business program that helps people to start with the small scale mining company and to produce the first 5 kilograms of gold. The program helps the investors and businessmen to start small without expensive payments for mining claims, research, geological reports and organization.

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1.1 What regulates mining law? The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900), the …

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• Mining licences and permits mostly held ... for blocks a part of which lies outside Ghana • Small scale mining applications are based on 3sec x 3sec grid. Each block is 0.85 hectares or 2.1 acres. Escalating Fee Regime Reconnaissance licence --Year 1 and Year 2 US$16/blk/yr US$20/blk/yr Prospecting licence --Year 1 to Year 3

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Ghana is among the top two gold producers in Africa. What has caught little attention, however, is the fact that more than 35% of total gold output in Ghana comes from artisanal and small-scale miners. Artisanal and small-scale mining is estimated to support the livelihoods of some 4.5 million Ghanaians, about 12% of the population.They account for more than 60% of the country's …

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Small scale mining 81. Application of this Part 82. Licence for small scale mining 83. Qualification of applicant for small scale mining licence 84. Conditions for the grant of a licence 85. Duration of a licence 86. Areas covered by licence 87. Revocation of licence 88. …

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Processing application to mount small size bill board (below 1.52m 1.52m) 200.00 : Administrative charge for professional services offered by the Commission: Based on the scale of man hours fee of the Ministry of Water, Resources, Works and Housing: Swearing of Oath of Proof in respect of land transactions: 50.00

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Artisanal and small-scale mining has a long history in Ghana. It was only in 1989, however, that government recognised its legitimacy through the Small-scale Mining Act (PNDCL 218), later ...

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mining methods • From 1910 upwards, various legislations limited or prohibited ASM until the Small Scale Gold Mining Law in 1989 (PNDCL 218). • Mineralization/ Scope of ASM activity is countrywide (8 out of 10 regions in Ghana for gold) • Ghana is one of top gold producing countries in world and second on the continent 5

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The small-scale mining sector is estimated to contribute to about 35 per cent of gold production. ... These extensions are also subject to the payment …

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The artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector – commonly described as low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly associated with the use of heavy earth moving machines and hazardous chemicals for ore extraction, which can have negative implications on agricultural land use and the environment.

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It is essential to get a license when being involved in the exploration of gold. To obtain a small-scale mining license, you must be a Ghanaian of at least 18 years notify the Small-Scale District Center of the Minerals Commission of your intentions. The District Officer will inspect the site to determine its suitability and prepare a report.

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From 1 November, the Ghana Minerals Commission, which manages the country's mining permits, is moving the entire process online. This will speed up the application, renewal and extension of permits for exploration, mining and trading, as well as allow progress reports, studies and other documents mining companies have to send to the authorities ...

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How to start small scale mining business. Small scale mining in Ghana has a lot of opportunities when done the right and legal way. Before you start mining activities in Ghana, you must first acquire a license and letter of permit by the …

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Ghana is increasingly focusing on regulating and promoting small-scale mining and strengthening the collection, transparency and management of mineral revenues. In 2012 alone, six mining laws and regulations were passed. These policy revisions have proven successful. In 2013, over 50 per cent of FDI in Ghana was related to the mining sector.

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Permit/Licence Application Guidelines. Artisanal and Small Scale Mining Department. 1. Formalization of Artisanal Miners. 2. Mineral Buying Center Registration. 3. Renewal of a Private Mineral Buying Centre. 4.

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engineering, mining or other operations on, in, under or over land or the ... Site Plan to the scale of 1:2500 or 1:1250 and conforming to the local plan of the area iv. Block Plan to the scale of 1:50 ... x Assess permit fees and receive payment STEP 8: Issuance of Development Permit

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