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The Galamsey war and GWL’s fictitious and inaccurate rebuttal
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has assembled a collection of fictitious and inaccurate information in an attempt to dispute comments I made on PMExpress on JoyNews regarding access to water turbidity data. The Fiction In its statement of 17 August 2026, signed by its Managing Director, GWL asserted that it is “totally u...
Galamsey threatens fish farming in Ghana – Fisheries Commission warns
The Fisheries Commission has raised concerns over the growing impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, on fish farming and aquaculture in Ghana. The Commission says it has observed increasing illegal mining activities in wetlands, many of which are considered suitable locations for fish farming and aquacu...
Ga Mantse challenges mining stakeholders to consider long-term impact of Ghana’s mineral wealth
The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has challenged stakeholders in Ghana’s mining sector to examine their conscience and consider the long-term consequences of exploiting the country’s mineral resources.
From promises to poisoned rivers: The dangerous silence fueling Ghana’s escalating galamsey and environmental collapse
Ghana is reaching a dangerous point in its long-running battle against illegal mining (Galamsey). The colour of our rivers is changing with turbidity levels becoming unmeasurable.
‘A mine may close, but the community must not’ – Ga Mantse calls for sustainable mining
The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for responsible and sustainable mining, cautioning that Ghana cannot pursue today’s mineral wealth at the expense of future generations.
GJA to lead nationwide media tour of galamsey-affected communities
President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, has announced that the association will undertake a nationwide tour to assess communities and sites affected by illegal mining.
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They ignored orders to vacate the site – Assemblyman speaks on Atta ne Atta galamsey tragedy [Listen]
The Assemblyman for the Apremede-Oseikrom Electoral Area, Mannah Mustapha, has stated that the landowner had earlier asked illegal miners to vacate the site before the tragic pit collapse that claimed nine lives. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Mustapha explained that the landowner had wa...
‘I’m not against enforcing the law’ – Archbishop Duncan-Williams defends call for prayer against galamsey, gold smuggling
The General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has clarified that his call for prayers against illegal mining, or galamsey, should not be interpreted as opposition to law enforcement. He said his appeal was intended to complement, rather than replace, efforts by the security a...
Anti-galamsey coalition demands action on fuel access to illegal miners
A coalition of civil society organisations is calling on the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to clamp down on fuel supplies to illegal mining operations, arguing that cutting off access to diesel is key to tackling galamsey across the country. The Coalition Against Galamsey, Ghana, in a petition dated April 18, 2026...
Give indigenous landowners control to curb irresponsible mining – Dr Nana Kwao Adarkwa
Gyasehene and Administrator of the Apinto Divisional Stool, Dr Nana Kwao Adarkwa Bediako, has called on the government to give indigenous landowners greater control over their lands to help tackle irresponsible mining in Ghana.
GoldBod to launch digital gold platform for Ghanaians, Africans
Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced plans to establish a gold tokenisation platform that will enable Ghanaians to buy, trade and use gold digitally.
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We heard people saying he is into galamsey, but we have no idea – Tanoso Police Commander on Ankobeahene [Audio]
The Tanoso Police Command in the Ahafo Region says it has not received any formal report or evidence linking the Ankobeahene of the Tanoso Traditional Council, Nana Okofo Dartey Amoako Atta, to illegal mining activities. The clarification follows the arrest of two individuals over their alleged involvement in or cooper...