Ghana: Gold Mining in Ghana Is Turning Out to Be a Curse

Gold mining, I dare submit, has been more of a curse than a blessing. The muddy nature of the mighty Pra River, pollution of our environment and threats from galamsey operators, many of whom are prepared to kill to sustain their illegal operations, do not promote gold mining as an operation beneficial to this lovely country formerly called the Gold Coast.
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