Mining is known to be associated with numerous Environmental and Health challenges due to the generation of toxic by-products including Heavy Metals which are released into the Environment. This is mostly under controlled and monitored circumstances with supporting legislation guarding legal Mining Operations. River Bonsa is the main source of drinking water in the Tarkwa area and yet illegal small scale mining activities (galamsey) are done in this river. Heavy metals and Chemicals used in the extraction of Precious Minerals (especially gold), such as mercury are released into soil, ground...
Mining is known to be associated with numerous Environmental and Health challenges due to the generation of toxic by-products including Heavy Metals w...