John Mahama The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has disclosed he would grant amnesty to people convicted of illegal mining, popularly called ‘galamsey’, if
Bawumia Calls For Collective Efforts To Combat ‘Galamsey’ Menace
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized the need for a collective effort in the fight against illegal mining activities,
7 Die In Galamsey Pits
Scores of uncovered pits left behind by illegal miners are posing serious threat to residents of some mining communities in the Nzema areas of the Western Region. About seven
Sefwi Youth Seize Galamsey Fuel
The truck loaded with the tanks of fuel The youth of Sefwi Akontombra in the Western North Region have reportedly intercepted a vehicle which was loaded with tanks of
Galamsey Pit Claims Life
File image A 22-YEAR-old man has been reported dead after he fell into a deep galamsey pit, according to a police report. The deceased, Akpi Isaac, reportedly, became extremely weak
Galamseyers Attack Takoradi Railway Project
John-Peter Amewu Minister for Railways Development, John-Peter Amewu, has stated that the construction of the Western Railway Line on standard gauge from Takoradi Port to Huni Valley is facing ‘serious challenges’ due
AG Appeals Galamsey Queen ‘Lenient’ Sentence
Godfred Yeboah Dame The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has indicated that his office will be pursuing more years to be added to the four
Aisha Huang In Fresh Trouble
Aisha Huang Prominent illegal miner, Aisha Huang, faces additional legal challenges as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, announces his intention to test the soundness
Galamsey Queen Jailed 4.5yrs, Fined GH¢48,000
Aisha Huang En Huang, the Chinese national noted for undertaking illegal mining (galamsey), was yesterday sentenced to four and half years imprisonment by a High Court in Accra for
Anti-Galamsey Taskforce Commander Cheats Death
The Commander of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners Task Force, Patrick Don-Chebe escaped death by the whiskers after surviving gunshots by galamsey operators during their routine
Dame Slams NDC Lies On Galamsey
Godfred Yeboah Dame The Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has chastised the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the “lies and propaganda” on the fight
Frimpong Boateng Galamsey Claims Empty
Godfred Yeboah Dame The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has concluded its review of a docket submitted by the police on the allegations contained in
25 Jailed 85 Years For Galamsey
Government’s fight against illegal mining and efforts by the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice to prosecute offenders, has yielded result as a total of 25