Galamsey
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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...
19 Mpohor Fiase galamsey suspects to face prosecution after NAIMOS arrest – Lands Commission
The 19 suspected illegal miners arrested by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) following an operation at Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region will be duly prosecuted, the Lands Commission has assured.
Gov’t replaces illegal mining with cooperative scheme in Ellembelle
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is replacing illegal mining operations in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region with a Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme.
‘Tax for Galamsey’: Prosecute illegal mining enablers – Ken Ashigbey urges Mahama
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Kenneth Ashigbey, is calling for the prosecution of public officials who facilitate illegal mining, warning that the crisis has become an existential threat to Ghana’s survival.
Young Positivist writes: How Galamsey is affecting Ghana’s proforestation
Folks, I have decided to discuss an important issue that you are already aware of, which is gradually affecting the country in every aspect of its survival. The issue of galamsey (illegal mining) has been a national discussion for many years and continues to garner the attention it deserves. As a country, there are so...
Honeymoon is over; act decisively on galamsey, Franklin Cudjoe tells Mahama
President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive steps to curb illegal mining, widely known as galamsey.
‘Produce evidence of galamsey claims against me’ — Yamin challenges accusers
The National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Yamin, has challenged those accusing him of engaging in illegal mining to provide credible evidence, maintaining that no state investigative body is probing him for any galamsey-related offence.
Adamus Resources denies galamsey claims, challenges lease revocation
Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the government’s decision to revoke its mining leases, describing the move as unfair and not grounded in due process. In a statement, the company said it was responding “in the interest of accuracy and public clarity” after authorities cancelled its leases covering the Akango, Salm...
Asanko Gold Ghana Limited joins fight against growing malaria burden in Amansie West
Health authorities in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region have raised concern over a surge in malaria infections, particularly among children under five, calling for intensified collaboration with mining firm Asanko Gold Ghana Limited to curb the trend. Data from the district health directorate shows malari...
Galamsey has destroyed our water; help us secure boreholes — Atronie Traditional Council appeals
The Atronie Traditional Council in the Bono Region has appealed to philanthropists, corporate organisations and well-meaning Ghanaians to support the community with boreholes as illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, continue to affect access to safe drinking water. The Abusuapanyin of the Atronie Trad...
Tony Asare Writes: The cost of silence
I have a paternal cousin who makes leather stuff; belts, slippers, etc., in Kumasi. A calm gentleman. On a calm Saturday, I dropped him off at a town called Bobiem in the Bosome-Freho District. He was heading to a funeral of one of his school friends who allegedly died of mercury inhalation. It struck me […]
NAIMOS arrests two galamsey kingpins on Offin River
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has arrested two alleged galamsey “kingpins” during a raid on the banks of the Offin River in the Atwima Mponua District. The operation, carried out on Saturday, April 25, 2026, between 1:00 p.m. and 9:50 p.m., followed what officials described as “hot intelligenc...