Ghana's Illegal Gold Mining and Its Toxic Chemicals: A Growing Crisis

"Galamsey Chemicals" The use of galamsey chemicals like mercury, cyanide, and lead in illegal gold mining in Ghana poses serious environmental and health risks. These toxic substances have polluted 65% of water bodies, destroyed forests, and caused widespread health issues, including respiratory.... see more

The Adverse Effects of Highly Toxic Galamsey Chemicals On the Human Body

The Potentially Severe Adverse Effects of Highly Toxic Galamsey Chemicals On the Human Anatomy see more

1st Draft: The History and Origins of Galamsey in Contempoary Ghana

Gold mining in Ghana has a long and fascinating history, dating back to around 2100 BCE, during the Bronze Age. However, the roots of gold discovery stretch much further, with official findings as early as 6,000 BCE, most notably in Egypt. see more