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National House of Chiefs President charges leaders to intensify fight against galamsey in Bibiani area
The President of the National House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of the Anhwiaso Traditional Area, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, has called on political and security authorities in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality to intensify efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities in the area. The appeal follows a recen...
Lands Ministry investigates alleged involvement of National Security operatives in galamsey
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has constituted a fact-finding team to investigate allegations linking some purported National Security operatives to illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, in parts of the country.
“President has failed; his fight against galamsey a disgrace” – Kofi Tonto
National Communications Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kofi Tonto, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign against illegal mining activities as a complete failure.
Security officers involved in galamsey will face the law — Lands Ministry
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reiterated its commitment to tightening enforcement in the fight against illegal mining, following the arrest of four alleged national security operatives implicated in galamsey activities.
Galamsey: Conveners disappointed as police cancel street protest
Conveners of the planned “Stop Galamsey in Tano River” demonstration in the Sunyani Municipality have expressed disappointment in the Bono Regional Police Command for cancelling their street protest.
GoldBod a necessary construct but strategy on galamsey must shift – Senyo Hosi
Trustee of Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has defended the establishment of the Gold Board as a necessary construct to stabilise Ghana’s mining sector, warning that without it, the country risks setbacks across environmental, legal, and trade fronts.
Armed military officers allegedly storm Enchi Assembly, release 15 seized excavators
A group of armed military officers reportedly stormed the Enchi District Assembly premises in the Western North Region on Friday and allegedly released 15 excavators that had been seized from suspected illegal miners. Eyewitnesses described the operation as a “Rambo-style” raid carried out in broad daylight. According...
Atuna: Chiefs declare “no galamsey” stance, demand halt to alleged concession
The Chiefs and people of the Atuna Traditional Area in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region have delivered a firm and uncompromising warning against any form of mining activity within their jurisdiction, reaffirming their long-standing position as a “No Galamsey” zone. At a charged press briefing in Atuna, t...
Gov’t strengthening water body protection against galamsey through Blue Water Guards – Lands Minister
The Government is poised to strengthened water body protection against illegal mining (galamsey) through the recruitment, training and deployment of an additional 452 Blue Water Guards, bringing total deployments across eight regions to 2,069 personnel.
EU signals readiness to deepen support for Ghana’s anti-galamsey fight
The European Union has reaffirmed its willingness to strengthen cooperation with the Government of Ghana in tackling illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, said the bloc is prepared to expand its support, building on existing collaboration in areas such as development c...
Everyone saw it, nobody stopped it
By nightfall on June 3, 2015, parts of Accra had become unrecognisable. Water surged through streets and neighbourhoods, swallowing cars, homes, and businesses.
‘We don’t pursue illegal miners based on party colours’ – NAIMOS
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has rejected claims that its operations are politically motivated, emphasizing that its focus remains solely on tackling illegal mining. Addressing concerns about alleged interference, the Director of Operations, Col. Dominic Buah, stressed that the Secre...