Galamsey
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Duncan-Williams urges Church to educate Ghanaians on dangers of galamsey and gold smuggling
General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has called for greater public education as part of efforts to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in Ghana and also protect the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod)
Poor formalisation of small-scale mining worsened galamsey crisis – GoldBod CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has attributed Ghana’s persistent illegal mining crisis partly to decades of inadequate formalisation and state support for artisanal and small-scale mining.
NDC executives interfere in arrests and confiscation of excavators in Kobro Forest anti-galamsey raid
A high-stakes anti-galamsey operation in the Kobro Forest Reserve has exposed the deep-seated challenge of political interference in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining.
Galamsey: Ahafo Security Council disbands illegal mining site, seizes five excavators
The Ahafo Regional Security Council has disbanded an illegal mining site at Adagyamemu in the Tano North Municipality and seized five excavators and other mining equipment during an operation.
Parliament risks failing Ghanaians if galamsey crisis persists – ACEPA
Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Rasheed Draman, has warned that Parliament and government risk failing Ghanaians if urgent steps are not taken to address illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Four arrested in armed clash over illegal mining on River Ankobra
The anti-illegal mining task force has arrested four armed men accused of engaging in illegal mining along the Ankobra River in the Western Region after a confrontation during an enforcement operation, authorities said on Thursday. The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) said the suspects were...
TaxForGalamey: Stop taxing galamsey immediately or face sanctions – Gov’t cautions MMDCEs
Government has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to immediately stop the practice of taxing illegal miners, warning that any official who defies the order will face severe sanctions.
Mustapha Gbande says illegal mining under control despite persistent challenges
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, says although illegal mining activities remain a challenge in parts of the country, government interventions have considerably reduced the scale of the problem.
Playback: Newsfile discussed economic resilience, low-wage recruitment and galamsey crisis
Ghana’s leading news analysis programme, Newsfile, returns this Saturday, March 21, 2026, with a strong focus on the nation’s most pressing challenges.
Bono Regional Minister urges residents to arrest persons using names of officials for galamsey
The Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, has called on traditional leaders and residents in the Bono Region to arrest and hand over to the police anyone using the names of government appointees to engage in illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey.
Over 4,000 excavators held at ports under new galamsey control measures – Lands Minister reveals
More than 4,000 excavators are currently being held at Ghana’s ports as government tightens controls over the importation and use of heavy-duty equipment that could be deployed for illegal mining.
Bono Regional Minister calls for arrest of persons using names of government 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.” He reiterated the government’s commitment to intensifying the fight against illegal mining across th...