Several of Ghana’s water bodies and forests have been destroyed by illegal small-scale mining.
- Researcher, Queen's University, Ontario
Through articles written by academic experts in the course of the year, The Conversation Africa takes a look back at Ghana in 2022.
Grassroots miners are disadvantaged by current regulations.
The devolution of small-scale mining decisions to municipal and district assemblies working in collaboration with traditional authorities is key to saving the industry in Ghana.
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