Galamsey
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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 the government for logistical reinforcement to strengthen its fight against illegal mining (galamsey).
15 motorbikes seized as NAIMOS targets illegal mining at Eniamoah
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has seized 15 motorbikes during an operation at Eniamoah near Ntoboroso, following intelligence on illegal mining activities along the Offin River.
Tano North raises alarm over rising school dropouts linked to galamsey
Authorities in the Tano North Municipality in the Ahafo Region are raising alarm over the increasing rate of school dropouts linked to illegal mining and cocoa farming. The Municipal Chief Executive, Pius Opoku, says more children are being drawn into illegal mining activities in Adagyamem and Afrisipa at the expense o...
Galamsey: Lands Minister spearheads 800-acre reclamation drive in Nkroful
The Government of Ghana has intensified its nationwide land reclamation programme as it moves to repair the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining, or galamsey. The initiative, which is part of President John Dramani Mahama’s interventions, focuses on restoring degraded forest reserves, sealing dangerous op...
NAIMOS raises alarm over rising involvement of minors in galamsey
The Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), Col. Dominic Buah, has raised concern over the involvement of minors in illegal mining activities, describing the development as a worrying trend.
KAIPTC hosts Western Regional dialogue on illegal mining
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in partnership with the Embassy of Spain in Accra, convened the Western Regional Validation and Dialogue Workshop on the Safety and Security Ecosystem of Illegal Mining on Tuesday, March 18.
Galamsey: Is Ghana drifting towards anarchy?
Illegal small-scale gold mining (galamsey) in Ghana, has persisted as a significant issue of concern for many years. Initially, discussions and research around the menace have drawn considerable attention due to its impact on the environment, livelihoods, water bodies, and local communities.
Church of Pentecost Elder arrested over alleged galamsey at 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...
Jacobu Police arrest 10 illegal miners operating under high-tension lines
Ten suspected illegal miners have been arrested by police at Jacobu in the Ashanti Region for carrying out mining activities directly under high-voltage electricity pylons, an operation authorities say posed a serious threat to power supply in the Obuasi enclave. The suspects were picked up on April 29, 2026, during a...
Galamsey is becoming a national survival issue – Annoh-Dompreh
Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has warned that illegal mining is becoming a serious threat to Ghana’s water bodies, vegetation and livelihoods. Speaking to journalists on Saturday after voting in the NPP Eastern Regional Executives Elections at Asamankese, Mr Annoh-Dompreh said the ga...
Galamsey: Residents resort to sachet water as Tano River pollution worsens
Residents of Tanoso in the Tano North Municipality say pollution of the Tano River by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has forced them to depend on sachet water for drinking and household chores.
May Day: Galamsey remains a menace and must stop now – TUC Chairman warns
The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, Bernard Owusu, has called for urgent and decisive action to end illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, warning that the growing impact poses a serious threat to jobs, livelihoods, and the country’s future. Delivering the welcome address at the 2026 May Day cele...