Title : Environmental impact assessment on mining
Abstract:
Mining is indispensable for the individual, for the society, and for the development of the nations. Unfortunately, mining procedures and operations are often associated with health hazards and environmental deterioration. The main aim of this study is to investigate the Environmental Impact Assessment of mining in the Ahafo Ano South West of Mankranso District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The objectives of the proposed research include to investigate the positive and negative impacts of the environmental hazards of mining sites, assess the influence of mining operations on the environmental parameters of the natural environment namely, Land, Water and Forest, examine and evaluate the environmental conservation measures taken in the study area and make possible suggestions for better management. The cluster area comprises the mining location of village as Kunsu doteim, Kunsu camp, Kwajanso, Nyameadom. All of Ahafo Ano South West District of Mankranso in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible positive or negative impacts that proposed research may have on the environment, consisting of the environmental, social and economic aspects. Purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts when deciding whether or not to proceed with research. The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) defines an environmental impact assessment as "the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made.
