DIGGING DEEPER: MENACE AND WICKED PROBLEM OF GALAMSEY IN GHANA
Illegal mining, known as galamsey, has become a critical issue in Ghana, severely impacting the economy, environment, and social fabric. While small-scale mining supports livelihoods, its unregulated nature leads to harmful consequences, including water pollution, deforestation, and the loss of arable land. Mercury, cyanide, and other toxins from mining activities contaminate water sources, harm aquatic…