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‘Galamsey is not going anywhere’- Senyo Hosi calls for tech-driven regularisation
Convener, OneGhana Movement and Trustee of Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has warned that Ghana must confront the hard truth that illegal mining (galamsey) cannot simply be eradicated, urging a shift toward regulation, technology, and pragmatic policy solutions. According to him, efforts to eliminate gal...
Accra becoming “dirtiest city” due to sanitation lapses – Osei Owusu
Ross Osei Owusu, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) legal team, has said Accra is becoming the “dirtiest city” in the country due to worsening sanitation lapses, calling for urgent reforms and a bipartisan approach to addressing recurring flooding. Osei Owusu said poor waste management, illegal construction on w...
Ghana cannot arrest its way out of Galamsey – A case for medium scale mining revolution
Yet despite the billions of cedis spent on enforcement, illegal mining continues to expand, forests continue to disappear, and rivers that once sustained farming communities have become polluted with mercury and silt.
Conviction of party officials in galamsey cases will deter illegal mining – Appiah-Danquah
Private legal practitioner and spokesperson for the United Party, Andrews Appiah-Danquah, has said that the conviction of senior party officials involved in galamsey would serve as a strong deterrent against illegal mining.
Galamsey is ‘economic sabotage’ threatening Ghana’s survival – Church of Pentecost
The Media Ministry Director of the Church of Pentecost, Pastor Dr Felix Klutse, has issued a strong warning over the growing impact of illegal mining, describing it as a serious threat not only to the environment but to Ghana’s long-term survival.
Cut fuel supply to galamsey operators now – Coalition petitions NPA
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) is calling for urgent regulatory intervention by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to halt the supply of fuel to illegal mining operations across the country.
Bosomtwe DCE moves to declare district security zone over illegal mining destruction
The Bosomtwe District Assembly in the Ashanti Region is moving to declare the entire district a security zone in a bid to clamp down on illegal mining activities and protect environmentally sensitive areas, including Lake Bosomtwe. District Chief Executive, Abdulai Hamid, says the decision forms part of urgent measures...
We will not retreat or surrender in fight against galamsey – Lands Minister
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has acknowledged the immense challenges confronting Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, but has reaffirmed the government’s determination to win the battle. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Wedn...
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Government reclaims 1,335 acres of galamsey-degraded land, targets further restoration [ PUBLISHED ALREADY]
The Government reclaimed 1,335 acres of land degraded by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to restore the country's damaged landscapes and promote environmental sustainability.
Free Zones CEO Dr Mary Awusi apologises to Church of Pentecost Chairman over galamsey remarks
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, has issued an apology to the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, following her earlier comments regarding his views on illegal mining, widely known as galamsey. Her apology comes after a sharp response she delivered...
Christian Council backs tougher galamsey fight, urges forgiveness over attack on Pentecost chairman
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has backed calls for a more aggressive national crackdown on illegal mining, warning that the destruction caused by galamsey cannot be allowed to continue unchecked. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 28, the Council said protecting the environment is both a civic and moral res...
National Security cracks down on illegal mining in Juaben Municipality, orders land reclamation within one month
National Security has carried out a major operation against illegal mining activities in the Juaben Municipality of the Ashanti Region, imposing a one-month ban on all mining operations and directing miners to reclaim degraded lands. The operation targeted illegal mining sites at Pemenase, Akronwe and Achiaa, where sec...