galamseyer

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galamseyer (plural galamseyers)

  1. In Ghana, a person who performs illegal gold mining independently of mining companies.
    • 1992, Africa Review, page 96:
      It is estimated that 'galamseyers' lose up to 70 per cent of their potential take, because of the inefficient methods they use.

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