The Ban on Illegal Mining in Ghana: Environmental and Socio-Economic Effect on Local Communities

 The impacts of illegal small-scale mining on biodiversity are significant, as mercury-containing chemicals are released into the aquatic environment, dramatically altering the pH of the water, poisoning aquatic species and leading to an overall decline in flora and fauna.

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