The study conducted by Child Rights International (CRI) has revealed that only 35 per cent of teenagers living in mining communities are enrolled in school.

The research, which examined the impact of illegal mining activities on children's education, health, and safety, showed that 18 per cent of children aged 13-14 years and 17 per cent of those aged 15-17 years are currently attending school.

The report is titled The Hidden Toll of Illegal Mining on Children in Ghana.

Presenting the report at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, Bright Appiah, the Executive Director of CRI, attributed the low school attendance to the lure of illegal mining, which children perceive as an easy way to earn money. "For children between 13 and 14 years, 18 per cent are currently enrolled in school.