In a bold move to combat illegal mining, an anti-galamsey task force has arrested 20 suspected illegal miners in New Abirem, Eastern Region. The operation, conducted by the Kotoku
Govt Moves To Secure Forest Reserves
Godfred Yeboah Dame The Government has presented to Parliament an instrument to revoke the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) (Revocation) Instrument. (L.I. 2462) which regulated mining in forest
Govt Moves To Ban Mining In Forest Reserves
Godfred Yeboah Dame In a significant move to curb illegal mining, the Ghanaian government has initiated the process to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which currently allows mining in
Two Shot At Galamsey Site
A violent clash between Chinese nationals and youth from Sekyere Krobo in the Asanti Region has left two persons shot and injured at a galamsey site in the area.
Bawumia’s Solution Against Galamsey Most Practical I’ve Heard So Far- Nana Aba Anamoah
Nana Aba Anamoah, a broadcaster with 20 years of experience, has described Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s approach to tackling the issue of illegal mining, or “galamsey,” as the
Akufo-Addo Declares War On Galamsey •Military Destroys 18 Chanfans, Other Equipment
Government kickstarted its new wave of campaign against the activities and operations of illegal mining (galamsey) in the country. This was when it deployed some officers and men of
Military Destroys Galamsey Equipment On Birim River
In a bold move to combat illegal mining, the Government has deployed the military to destroy equipment used in galamsey operations along the Birim River. This operation is part
Nana Begins New Galamsey Fight
The government has renewed its fight against illegal mining (galamsey) which has bedeviled the country over the last couple of years. It follows pressure from Organised Labour and various
Akufo-Addo Declares War On Galamsey
President Nana Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has intensified the fight against galamsey, ordering the deployment of additional military forces to reinforce “Operation Halt”. The operation aims to
NDC Returns To Galamsey Campaign
Ahead of the 7th December general elections, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has ignited controversy by announcing its plans to embark on a pro-galamsey campaign in mining communities
Government Goes After Galamsey Operators Polluting River Bodies With Soldiers
Fatimatu Abubakar The Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar has announced that the government is renewing its efforts to combat the menace of illegal mining, also known as galamsey. This
SHC Boss Calls For Debate On Galamsey
Kwabena Ampofo Appiah, Managing Director of the State Housing Company, has sounded a clarion call for a Presidential debate focused on the scourge of illegal mining, commonly known as
Galamsey Fights Need Nationalistic Approach- NHIA Boss
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, has emphasized the need for a nationalistic approach in combating illegal mining, popularly known as