Presented by Godwin N. Amarh Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM)
Presentation Outline
- Introduction
- History of ASGM in Ghana
- Brief about GNASSM
- ASGM operations Ghana
- Experiences and Challenges ASGM in GhanaBefore the Ban and After the Ban
- Conclusion and Way forward
Introduction
Brief background of Ghana National Association of Small Scale miners(GNASSM)
Our Mission
To promote effective, efficient and responsible Artisanal Scale Mining for sustainable development
Our Objectives
- Building centres for research and development and vocational training , that creates local capacity and innovate local technological, financial, and social solutions for ASM.
- Providing policy advise and recommendations to government and organisations locally and internationally
- Elimination of child labour in ASM
- To promote the regularization and licensing for Small Scale mining
- To reduce the use of mercury in recovering gold and hence reducing mercury pollution to the environment
- Promote the empowerment of women in ASM.