Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ Tiger Eye, in partnership with OAfrica has announced the release of a short documentary titled “Ghana’s Galamsey Generation,” in an attempt to highlight the disastrous effects of Ghana’s illicit gold mining trade.
The film will premiere tomorrow, January 16th at the Ghana International Press Centre and expose the true cost of “Galamsey” on Ghanaians, particularly children and the environment.
“Galamsey” operations have become a cause for concern due to the hazardous exposure to mercury, resulting in severe health risks, including damage to the central nervous system.
The documentary aims to unveil the grim realities surrounding these operations, addressing issues such as child labour, health hazards, limited access to education, environmental degradation, and social issues.
According to a joint statement from the group, every mine is like a “blot on the landscape,” leaving a wake of environmental devastation, violations of social and human rights, and restricted educational opportunities for kids dragged into the risky labour.
The “Tiger Eye PI” team, known for their fearless investigative journalism, promises to shed light on the “ripple effect” of “Galamsey,” exposing the hidden networks and portraying the easy money associated with the practice as a catalyst for ecological destruction, human rights abuses, an influx of illegal drugs, and the attraction of human trafficking for underage labour and prostitution.