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
Galamsey Operators Storm Amenfi East Assembly Over Organized Labor Strike
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing labor dispute, assembly staff, part of organized labor, have been barred from working due to threats against the government. Galamsey operators stormed
Galamsey Protesters: 21 Granted Bail, Vormawor Denied
A High Court in Accra has denied an application for bail filed by counsel for Oliver Barker-Vormawor, one of the organisers of the Democracy Hub demonstration against illegal mining,
Galamsey Fight Requires Honest Allies – Kwadwo Poku
Energy expert, Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, says the government needs allies that are honest about their intention to fight against illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey in the country.
Govt To Revoke Mining Licenses
In a significant move to combat illegal small-scale mining, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged to revoke the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2462)
Anti-Galamsey Taskforce Raids Atewa Forest
In a daring operation, a task force combating illegal mining (galamsey) in the Atewa West District of the Eastern Region has arrested a Togolese national and seized mining equipment,
Chief Justice Blasts Prosecutors Over Galamsey Cases Delay
Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Essaba Sackey Torkornoo Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Essaba Sackey Torkornoo has squarely laid the blame for the delay in galamsey cases on prosecutors, contradicting Attorney-General
NDC Deploys Foreigners To Mine In Water Bodies – Dr. Afriyie
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie A stunning accusation has been leveled against the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) by Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokere Constituency
Hold Your Peace, Nananom Will Fight Galamsey – Chief
The Chief of Hemang Afransie in the Amenfi East Constituency of the Western Region, Nana Afonteng II, says it is worrying that some people continue to misconstrue small-scale