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For decades, Ghana has been Africa's leading producer of gold. Most of its mining takes place legally. But small-scale, illegal gold mining β known locally as βgalamseyβ β has become a major problem.
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Toxic chemicals from the process are polluting Ghanaβs water - 60% of its waterways are now contaminated. But as the countryβs economy struggles, many involved in the practice say they lack an alternative to get by.
BBC Reporter Favour Nunoo in Accra explains how illegal mining is impacting the environment and peopleβs well-being. We also hear from two protestors who recently took to the streets demanding government action ahead of elections in December.
And Jewel Kiriungi, a BBC Business reporter in Nairobi, explains where gold produced in Ghana actually ends up.
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For decades, Ghana has been Africa's leading producer of gold. Most of its mining takes place legally. But small-scale, illegal gold mining β known locally as βgalamseyβ β has become a major problem.
Click here to subscribe to our channel ππ½ bbc.in/3VyyriM
Toxic chemicals from the process are polluting Ghanaβs water - 60% of its waterways are now contaminated. But as the countryβs economy struggles, many involved in the practice say they lack an alternative to get by.
BBC Reporter Favour Nunoo in Accra explains how illegal mining is impacting the environment and peopleβs well-being. We also hear from two protestors who recently took to the streets demanding government action ahead of elections in December.
And Jewel Kiriungi, a BBC Business reporter in Nairobi, explains where gold produced in Ghana actually ends up.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld
WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6
Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk
Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producers: William Lee Adams, Emily Horler and Benita Barden
Editor: Verity Wilde
Watch more episodes from What in the World here ππ½ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4dvYFTA_2eIltC1UeiSsJc8
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