President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to combating illegal mining, which continues to threaten the environment and water bodies. Speaking at the State of the Nation
Police Burn Illegal Mining Equipment In Afipaye
One of the equipment in flames The Ghana Police Service has intensified its fight against illegal mining following a major operation by the Nkawie Divisional Police Command at Afipaye,
Wanlov Takes On Mahama Over Galamsey
Wanlov De Kubolor Controversial musician, Wanlov De Kubolor, has reignited the galamsey debate, accusing officials of the current government of being complicit in illegal mining in a new freestyle.
Galamsey Death Rocks Manso
The lifeless body of the deceased A cloud of fear and suspicion has settled over the galamsey-ridden community of Manso Fawotrikye in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti
15 Changfan Engines Burnt At Mining Site
The changfan engines being burnt FIFTEEN (15) CHANGFAN engines, belonging to some suspected illegal miners, have been burnt beyond recognition as part of efforts to curb illegal mining. The
Ampansie Residents Call For Intense Galamsey Fight
Illegal mining activities polluting the Ankobra River in Gwira Ampansie Residents of Gwira Ampansie in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region have described government’s fight against illegal
Galamsey Rehabilitation Project: Govt Reclaims 800 Acres At Nyankumase
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (M) with the delegation during the tour The government has reclaimed 800 acres of land degraded by illegal mining at Nyankumase in the Manso Adubia District
13 ‘Galamseyers’ Arrested In Forest Reserves
The taskforce with some of the suspects Thirteen (13) purported illegal miners or ‘galamseyers’ who were carrying out their alleged illegal activities in some forest reserves in the Aowin
Security Men Accused Of Galamsey ‘Extortion’
Some security personnel at Sefwi Jusboso in the Western North Region have been accused of extorting huge sums of money from illegal miners or ‘galamseyers’ in the area after
22 Foreigners Arrested For Suspected Illegal Mining
The suspects The Savannah Regional Police Intelligence Department has arrested 22 Togolese nationals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities within the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region. According
I Used To Be Involved In Galamsey – Kwaku Manu
Kwaku Manu Actor and producer, Kwaku Manu, has revealed that he was once involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, but quit after committing fully to movie production.
CJ Appoints 3 Judges For Galamsey Cases
Dignitaries in a group photograph with students The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe Bonnie, has assigned three High Court judges who will oversee cases submitted by the National Anti-Illegal Mining
Boy, 14, Killed At Mining Site
Some of the arrested suspects. INSET: One of the injured workers A shooting incident that occurred at a mining company’s site at Adelekezo near Dadwen in the Nzema East