This private gallery is the full-color visual companion to the book Gold or Life? Confronting Illegal Mining in Ghana. These images were captured during field documentation to show, in clear detail, the realities on the ground; rivers turned opaque, land carved open, and communities living beside the consequences.
Please view with care. The purpose of this gallery is evidence and awareness; it exists to support informed action, responsible policy, and solutions that protect lives, livelihoods, and landscapes.
Rivers and Water Turbidity – these images document the visible changes in river clarity and flow conditions across impacted areas. The turbidity shown here reflects more than discoloration; it represents disrupted ecosystems, compromised water use, and growing public health concern.
Land Degradation and Open Pits – the land tells the story in scars. These photos highlight exposed soils, abandoned pits, destroyed vegetation, and altered terrain that can destabilize farms and increase risk for surrounding communities.
Community Impact and Livelihoods – this section focuses on people, daily life, and local conditions near mining-affected zones.
Real-Time Drone Views – aerial images help connect the dots. This section provides a broader view of mining footprints, river paths, and land conversion patterns that are difficult to grasp from ground level alone.
These sources are provided as external links for transparency and further reading. Access and availability are subject to the originating institutions.
Photo Credit
All photographs and drone imagery above are credited to the field documentation team and photographer(s) commissioned for this project.
Usage and Permissions
This gallery is a private companion resource for readers and stakeholders. Images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for publication without written permission. For media requests, partnerships, or licensing, contact: info@stredconsult.com.
Privacy and Safety Note
To protect communities and sources, some location details may be generalized. Any identifiable individuals shown are presented with care and for documentation purposes.
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