Galamsey
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Foreign nationals dominating galamsey arrests – NAIMOS
The Director of Operations at the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), Col. Dominic Buah, says a majority of arrests made in the fight against illegal mining involve foreign nationals, particularly Chinese citizens, raising concerns about security and environmental destruction.
NAIMOS dismantles illegal mining camp along Ankobra River
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has carried out a targeted operation along the banks of the Ankobra River at Akitipo in the Nzema East District, as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining.
Traditional leaders rally farmers to combat ‘galamsey’ threat in Asante Akyem
The Asante Akyem Akuatuasehene, Nana Kofi Asare Bediako, has called on farmers and traditional authorities within his jurisdiction to unite in the fight against illegal mining, warning that the growing menace poses a serious threat to food security and agricultural sustainability.
Church of Pentecost Elder arrested over alleged galamsey at Asante Akyem Morso
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested a man identified as David Bobie Peter, said to be an elder of The Church of Pentecost, for allegedly operating an illegal mining site at Akyem Morso near Juaso in the Ashanti Region. The arrest followed a targeted operation along the Kume Riv...
Use intelligence services to target galamsey financiers, not victims – Daryl Bosu
Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has called for the urgent use of intelligence services to target the financiers and organisers behind illegal mining, arguing that current enforcement efforts are focusing on the wrong people.
Beyond this year, if we don’t nip galamsey in the bud, we can’t really do anything – Daryl Bosu
Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has warned that the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, risks collapsing if urgent and decisive action is not taken within the year.
Assin North Blue Water Guard team appeals for logistics to combat galamsey
The Blue Water Guard team in the Assin North District has issued an urgent plea to government for logistical reinforcement to strengthen its fight against illegal mining (galamsey). Operational Challenges According to a spokesperson for the team, Richard Amoh, the lack of basic aquatic transport—particularly boats and...
Bono Regional Minister calls for arrest of persons using names of gov’t appointees for galamsey
The Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, has urged chiefs and residents in the Bono Region to arrest anyone who uses the names of government appointees to engage in illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.”
Six including 3 Chinese nationals arrested over murder at galamsey site at Gwira Ampansie
The Western Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects, including three Chinese nationals, in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at an illegal mining site at Gwira Ampansie in the Nzema East District. The deceased, identified as 45-year-old Angu Mensah, who was the Abusuapanyi of Gwira Ampansie, was all...
Wa Regular Baptist Church marks 70 years, calls for action against galamsey, drug abuse and occultism
The Wa Regular Baptist Church has marked its 70th anniversary with a call for collective action against illegal mining, drug abuse and the growing influence of occultism among young people.
Former AG Godfred Dame demands retraction from Kwakye Ofosu over galamsey claims
Former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame has issued a formal demand to Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu to retract and apologise for what he describes as “false, malicious and defamatory” statements made against him. In a strongly worded letter dated March 12, 2026,...
Pressure mounts on police, judiciary to fast-track illegal mining cases
There is a growing call on the Police Service and the Judicial Service to fast-track the prosecution of illegal mining cases to serve as a strong deterrent to offenders. The appeal follows a recent visit by the Western Regional Security Council (RESEC) and Colonel Dominic Buah, Director of Operations at the National An...