Imagine what GH¢17,900 could do for you.
This hefty sum, easily obtained from a tiny piece of gold, explains the enduring appeal of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, despite its devastating impact on Ghana's Western Region.
During a recent visit to Wassa Akropong, a town seemingly consumed by or affected by galamsey, investigated the mechanics of this illicit trade.
In the documentary titled "The Gold Market That Fuels Gold," journalist recounted a revealing encounter in a local gold shop.
