A surfaced footage of a stack of cash exchanged among Galamseyers after allegedly selling their gold has raised eyebrows.
This visual narrative sheds light on the underground economy thriving within Ghana’s borders, where illegal mining activities, known as Galamsey, flourish despite ongoing efforts to curb them.
The illicit Galamsey operations, which continue to ravage Ghana’s forests and water bodies, pose a formidable challenge to authorities due to their substantial economic returns.
Accounting for an alarming 60% of Ghana’s gold production and export, these clandestine activities fuel a cycle of environmental degradation and social disruption while lining the pockets of those involved. Furthermore, for over 200,000 individuals and their families, Galamsey serves as a primary source of livelihood in the absence of viable alternatives.
VIDEOS: The Stacked Cash From Illegal Mining (Galamsey)
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Frustrated by the perceived lack of support from governmental leaders, many Galamseyers justify their actions as a means of survival, disregarding the long-term consequences for future generations. One individual is seen in a viral video proudly taunting his effort in destroying the land for illegal mining
We have come to realise our leaders will not help us so we are destroying our lands and we don’t even care about the next generation, Illegal Miner (Galamseyer) remarked in the video.
