Sustainability and gold mining in the developing world ...Sustainability and gold mining in the developing world ...

Sustainability and gold mining in the developing world ...

Generally, the gold mining industry has a negative image because it is potentially highly polluting, its costs often externalized on local communities that host its operations. Recently, there has been growing activism in most countries where rich gold deposits exist.
Solutions to Mining Industry Risk Challenges MarshSolutions to Mining Industry Risk Challenges Marsh

Solutions to Mining Industry Risk Challenges Marsh

Solutions to Mining Industry Risk Challenges Mining companies have an impressive track record for delivering continuous improvements in safety and risk governance standards. We have no doubt that the professionalism and expertise present within the industry will ensure that any new and emerging risk challenges are dealt with in an equally ...
The Emerging Funeral Industry in West Africa: Some ...The Emerging Funeral Industry in West Africa: Some ...

The Emerging Funeral Industry in West Africa: Some ...

The Emerging Funeral Industry in West Africa: Some Relevant Issues Alhassan AttaQuayson Over the past decade, particularly the previous few years, organization of funeral across the WestAfrican subregion in particular and the African continent in general has changed steadily into an industry.
Risk Management – The Political Risks of MiningRisk Management – The Political Risks of Mining

Risk Management – The Political Risks of Mining

Apr 01, 2012· by Morgan O'Rourke | April 1, 2012 at 10:20 am. The mining industry, particularly in emerging markets, is arguably the most susceptible sector to political risks due to its importance to host economies. Mining projects can represent significant percentages of GDP and, as a result, projects can become flash points for nationalist debate.
Issues Management Strategies in the Mining Industry in GhanaIssues Management Strategies in the Mining Industry in Ghana

Issues Management Strategies in the Mining Industry in Ghana

Issues Management Strategies in the Mining Industry in Ghana ...Introduction Mining is one of the biggest issues all over the world. It is also one of the great contributing factors in economic progress, health related and environmental issues.
The Missing Ethics of Mining : Ethics International AffairsThe Missing Ethics of Mining : Ethics International Affairs

The Missing Ethics of Mining : Ethics International Affairs

The Missing Ethics of Mining [Full Text] A mine in the first half of the twentieth century might process 10 million tons of ore over a fifty year period. Now mines are processing 10 million tons each year. Today, industrial mines are designed to yield extraordinary returns, measured in both ounces and dollars.
Electronic Waste Management in Ghana Issues and ...Electronic Waste Management in Ghana Issues and ...

Electronic Waste Management in Ghana Issues and ...

Ghana and ewaste: an overview of the issues Beyond doubt, there has been a phenomenal growth in the ICT sector in Ghana in the last decade due to its application in the national growth process (schools, internet cafes, etc) [ 25 ].
Africa: Championing Africa's Mining Sector Africa: Championing Africa's Mining Sector

Africa: Championing Africa's Mining Sector

The 25th Annual Investing in African Mining Indaba, which brings together more than 750 investors and dealmakers, kicks off in Cape Town this morning. The Indaba is the world's largest gathering ...
4th Ghana CEO summit to address capacity of technology in ...4th Ghana CEO summit to address capacity of technology in ...

4th Ghana CEO summit to address capacity of technology in ...

The fourth edition of the Ghana Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Summit has been launched, with key focus on exploring the capacity of an ongoing technological revolution to transform Ghana's economy. A total of 400 CEOs from across the African continent are expected to participate in this year's ...
The social and economic impacts of gold mining — yourSRI ...The social and economic impacts of gold mining — yourSRI ...

The social and economic impacts of gold mining — yourSRI ...

Gold mining companies are a major source of income and economic growth, with an important role in supporting sustainable socioeconomic development. During 2013, gold mining companies contributed over US to the global economy through their production activities and expenditure on .
GHANA LAGS BEHIND IN TECHNOLOGY USAGE OF THE .GHANA LAGS BEHIND IN TECHNOLOGY USAGE OF THE .

GHANA LAGS BEHIND IN TECHNOLOGY USAGE OF THE .

The extractive sector of Ghana which comprises of the mining sector and oil and Gas sector have been the backbone to Ghana's economy with revenue generation and payments in the form of corporate taxes and royalties amounting to million from the export of crude oil in 2014.
State of Mining in Africa In the spotlight DeloitteState of Mining in Africa In the spotlight Deloitte

State of Mining in Africa In the spotlight Deloitte

region. In this year's edition of State of Mining in Africa – In the spotlight, we take a further look at, and reflect back on, our observations to see how the broad industry is progressing. We also follow case studies that, in our view, provide good examples that support .
INTRODUCTION TO GHANA'S OIL GAS INDUSTRY; .INTRODUCTION TO GHANA'S OIL GAS INDUSTRY; .

INTRODUCTION TO GHANA'S OIL GAS INDUSTRY; .

INDUSTRY IN PERSPECTIVE 19 • Ghana is an emerging oil and gas producer with enormous potential with over 5 years of commercial production • Healthy investment climate and stable economy to encourage investment inflows • Upstream industry made up of a mix of: • Majors (ENI) • Independents (Hess, Anadarko, Tullow, Kosmos etc.)
Fighting 'Galamsey' and River Pollution in Ghana ...Fighting 'Galamsey' and River Pollution in Ghana ...

Fighting 'Galamsey' and River Pollution in Ghana ...

Fighting 'Galamsey' and River Pollution in Ghana By Bervelyn Longdon One phenomenon that has received a lot of attention and discussion on media and other platforms is illegal smallscale mining popularly referred to as 'galamsey'.
MINING IN AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST DLA PiperMINING IN AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST DLA Piper

MINING IN AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST DLA Piper

The potential for a burgeoning mining industry across these two emerging regions is immense. In Africa, infrastructure building is critical for the ... our clients on everyday issues as well as to deploy cross ... Mining in Africa and The Middle East ...
Mining and its effect on environment News GhanaMining and its effect on environment News Ghana

Mining and its effect on environment News Ghana

Mining and its effect on environment. However, the rationale behind mining investment supported by international funding agencies is to give investors access to the resources of developing countries with the stated objective of reducing poverty. According to available statistics, mineral revenues in Ghana account for 35%...
Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on cocoa ...Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on cocoa ...

Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on cocoa ...

Impact of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) on cocoa production in Atiwa district of Ghana Dennis Owusu Boateng*, Francis Nana Yaw Codjoe and Johnson Ofori Technical Department, Bunso Cocoa College, P. O. Box 2, Bunso, Eastern Region, Ghana. Article History ABSTRACT Received 09 May, 2014 Received in revised form 06 June, 2014
Water quality trends in the Tarkwa goldmining district, GhanaWater quality trends in the Tarkwa goldmining district, Ghana

Water quality trends in the Tarkwa goldmining district, Ghana

Apr 24, 2004· A detailed hydrochemical investigation has been undertaken to establish whether mining has adversely affected streams in the Tarkwa goldmining district and, if so, to what extent. The results show that streams that pass through mining areas and receive mine water exhibit significant spatial and temporal variations in their major ion ...