leaving little room for the small-scale miner. Xie agrees, noting that institutional clients often invest tens of millions of dollars, a barrier far too high for most individuals. Krypton Mining ...

Illegal small-scale gold mining known as "galamsey" in Ghana has picked up this year following an almost 30% rise in global gold prices. Sign up here. Small-scale mines produced 1.2 million ounces ...

A group of small-scale miners have taken matters into their own hands, launching a series of attacks on illegal mining operators in the country. The move is seen as a show of support for the ...

The recent surge in gold exports has been largely attributed to the contributions of small-mine and artisanal production.

According to Mr Koney, the cedi would have been GH¢25 to US$1 by now but for mining. The Small-scale Mining sector directly employs more than one million Ghanaians and supports an additional five ...

More small-scale gold resources in Western Australia are being advanced to development, with two new mining contracts being ...

In the Philippines, as in many places across the globe, mercury has long been central to how small-scale gold miners earn their living. Used as an easy way to separate gold from other minerals ...

According to him, operating responsible small-scale mining is not a criminal activity as it is currently perceived by the public and, therefore, the government should find alternative solutions to ...

ACCRA, Ghana — Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. But for some, the practice known locally as galamsey provides ...

Republicans are pushing to ease the state's mining regulations to allow small-scale enthusiasts to take advantage of sites that include valuable minerals. One proposal, filed by state Sen.

THE Young Miners Foundation (YMF) wants the formalisation and professionalisation of small-scale mining to make a more meaningful contribution to the sector. Currently, small-scale miners ...

Beach safety officials in Antigua and Barbuda are raising alarm over continued illegal sand mining activities, emphasizing that even small-scale removal of beach sand poses significant ...