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Frank K. Nyame

Bio: Frank K. Nyame is an academic researcher from University of Ghana. The author has contributed to research in topics: Birimian & Water quality. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 26 publications receiving 517 citations.

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TL;DR: In this article, the issue of land tenure and how it influences artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activity in Ghana is examined and shown to contribute significantly towards proliferation of illegal ASM activity and hence potentially challenges attempts by governments and development partners to formalise the sector.

106 citations

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01 Jan 2017
TL;DR: The call for reclamation of land around Korle Lagoon in Accra, Ghana, where burning of e-waste and cultivation of vegetables takes place, makes risk assessment of heavy metal contaminations importa...
Abstract: The call for reclamation of land around Korle Lagoon in Accra, Ghana, where burning of e-waste and cultivation of vegetables takes place, makes risk assessment of heavy metal contaminations importa...

75 citations

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01 Jun 2006-Area
TL;DR: The authors examines the debate surrounding a recent decision made by the Ghanaian government to permit gold exploration and potentially, mining in "protected" forest reserves, and concludes that work aiming to elicit indigenous perspectives on the projects, as well as research that facilitates dialogue between and/or among stakeholder parties, should be prioritized.
Abstract: This paper examines the debate surrounding a recent decision made by the Ghanaian government to permit gold exploration – and potentially, mining – in ‘protected’ forest reserves. In 2001, four mining companies were awarded mineral exploration concessions in forested regions of the country, and have since put forward applications to mine for gold. Notwithstanding the sharp divide in opinion on the issue, the continued uncertainty surrounding the implications of the proposed activities makes further research on the ground imperative in the short term. Work aiming to elicit indigenous perspectives on the projects, as well as research that facilitates dialogue between and/or among stakeholder parties, should be prioritized.

73 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore the trajectories, adaptation responses (triumphs) and implications associated with ASM operators and find that miners are forging strong bonds with host communities by sending pre-mining negotiation teams and employing extended family networks to arrange mutually beneficial agreements with local actors.

56 citations

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TL;DR: The authors examines migration patterns in Ghana's mining sector, and briefly highlights linkages between stages of mine development and migration flows, arguing that Ghana is, in addition to traditionally being a country of destination, becoming a transit area for prospective migrant miners.

54 citations


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01 Jan 2012
TL;DR: The questionnaires from the field were received, checked and stored by the data processing personnel and checked the completeness of the questionnaires and the correct bubbling.
Abstract: The questionnaires from the field were received, checked and stored by the data processing personnel. They checked: 1. The completeness of the questionnaires 2. The correct bubbling 3. The correct number of questionnaires per household, if total males + total females > 8 as the questionnaire ONLY accommodated maximum of 8 household members. 4. The reference number appears in all the 10 pages of the questionnaires.

1,200 citations

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560 citations

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TL;DR: The authors examines the dynamics of the ongoing conflict in Prestea, Ghana, where indigenous galamsey mining groups are operating illegally on a concession awarded to Bogoso Gold Limited (BGL), property of the Canadian-listed multinational Gold Star Resources.

267 citations

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TL;DR: Findings from this work show that lack of engagement and action by government agencies at all levels resulted in companies acting in a surrogate governmental capacity in such situations, and managing expectations is key to community-company relations.

208 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors critique the approach being taken in Ghana to implement alternative livelihood (AL) projects in mining communities, arguing that the adopted policy approaches reflect how little in tune the organisations championing AL activities are with the mindsets and ambitions of rural populations.
Abstract: This paper critiques the approach being taken in Ghana to implement Alternative Livelihood (AL) projects in mining communities. The rapid insurgence of illegal artisanal gold mining has forced policymakers to think more creatively about ways in which to deal with mounting unemployment in the country's rural areas. Most of the economic activities being promoted, however, have proved highly unpopular with target groups. The adopted policy approaches reflect how little in tune the organisations championing AL activities are with the mindsets and ambitions of rural populations.

198 citations