Illegal gold mines have become more common in Ghana, West Africa.
Barcroft Images
2 of 11
Miners work extremely long days under the hot sun and often in illegal mines.
Barcroft Images
3 of 11
Miners dig away in the muddy region in search of gold.
Barcroft Images
4 of 11
*** EXCLUSIVE *** GHANA, WEST AFRICA – 2014: The photographer explored the areas of Tarkwa, Kyebi, East Akim, Kumasi, Obuasi and Takoradi to find the regions with the highest concentration…
Barcroft Images
5 of 11
Miners face daily health and safety risks from chemicals used in the gold mines.
Barcroft Images
6 of 11
*** EXCLUSIVE *** GHANA, WEST AFRICA – 2014: The photographer explored the areas of Tarkwa, Kyebi, East Akim, Kumasi, Obuasi and Takoradi to find the regions with the highest concentration…
Barcroft Images
7 of 11
Two mud-covered miners work in the blistering sun in Ghana.
Barcroft Images
8 of 11
The gold mining industry has taken off since the financial crisis in the region.
Barcroft Images
9 of 11
*** EXCLUSIVE *** GHANA, WEST AFRICA – 2014: The gold mining industry has taken off since the financial crisis in the region in Ghana, West Africa, 2014. AN AUSTRALIAN photographer…
Barcroft Images
10 of 11
A mud-stained worker crouches in the water as he sifts for gold.
Barcroft Images
11 of 11
Small-scale illegal mines have sprung up across the region in Ghana, West Africa.
Barcroft Images
