Strained relations: A critical analysis of the mining conflict in Prestea, Ghana

摘要: This paper examines the dynamics of ongoing conflict in Prestea, Ghana, where indigenous galamsey mining groups are operating illegally on a concession awarded to Bogoso Gold Limited (BGL), property Canadian-listed multinational Star Resources. Despite being issued firm orders by authorities abandon their activities, leaders maintain that they working areas little interest company; further counter there few alternative sources local employment, which is why first place. Whilst Ghanaian Government process setting aside plots relocate illegal parties and developing livelihood projects, efforts far from encouraging: addition series overlooked logistical problems, earmarked for relocation have not yet been prospected ascertain gold content, income-earning activities identified inappropriate. As has case throughout mineral-rich sub-Saharan Africa, Prestea come about largely because national sector reform program, prioritizes expansion predominantly foreign-controlled large-scale neglected concerns subsistence groups.