The repercussions of minning on the environment of ghana and feasible solutions

Abstract

It is concluded that marked environmental improvements can only be achieved if: 1) assistance is provided to the Minerals Commission from local governmental bodies and academic units; 2) industry-specific environmental management tools and strategies are designed and implemented; 3) concerted effort is made to prospect for deposits suitable for small-scale gold mining, a key to preventing unnecessary exploration; and a nation-wide industrial mercury study is commissioned, and a mercury retorting program is implemented; 4) effective environmental sustainability education is interminably carried out. Although mitigation efforts have had a limited impact, it is expected that the measures now being considered for adoption will improve the efficacy of the Government of Ghana’s drive towards improving environmental management in resident small-scale precious metal mining operations. When you are citing the document, use the following link http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/8191