Polluted rivers, uprooted farmland and lost taxes: Ghana counts cost of illegal gold mining boom

By The Guardian   |   1 month ago
Polluted rivers, uprooted farmland and lost taxes: Ghana counts cost of illegal gold mining boom

Illegal mining in Ghana, known as "galamsey", has led to an estimated $2 billion in missed tax revenue annually. The practice has environmental and social consequences, including pollution of rivers, destruction of farmlands, and an increase in criminal activities.

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