Illegal Mining
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Gov’t revokes Adamus Resources Limited leases over breaches; military secures sites
Government has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited over alleged illegal mining activities and regulatory breaches, with security forces deployed to take control of its concessions as the company rejects the decision. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources said the revocation covers the Akango, Sa...
20 acres of illegal mining-degraded land reclaimed at Nweneso following National Security clampdown
About 20 acres of land degraded by illegal mining have been reclaimed at Nweneso No. 1 and No. 2 in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region, following a two-week suspension of all mining activities ordered by national security in the Ashanti Region.
2 dead, woman critically injured in illegal mining pit collapse at Asante Akyem
Two people have died and a woman is in critical condition following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Santranso in the Odumasi area of the Asante Akyem Central Municipality.
Eight arrested over illegal mining at Amomaso Forest
The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight persons in connection with illegal mining activities at the Amomaso Forest near the Berekum Municipality in the Bono Region. According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Command, Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the suspects were...
Judgment set for 3 July in Chairman Wontumi illegal mining trial
A High Court has set 3 July to deliver judgment in an illegal mining case involving a senior official of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), after the defence closed its case on Wednesday. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and chairman of the NPP in the Ashanti Region, is standing trial a...
Concerned Small-Scale Miners destroy 80 chanfans on River Offin
The National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Ghana, has destroyed about 80 illegal mining platforms operating on the River Offin as part of a renewed effort to combat illegal mining and protect the country's water bodies.
Galamsey fight will continue to fall short unless state officials act — Ken Ashigbey
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Ken Ashigbey, says the government’s fight against illegal mining will continue to fall short unless state officials entrusted with enforcing the law actively play their part. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Midday news on Wednesday, July 15, Mr Ashigbey sa...
Asutifi South inaugurates 50 Blue Water Guards to combat illegal mining on water bodies
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Asutifi South District Assembly in the Ahafo Region, has inaugurated 50 Blue Water Guards to protect water bodies in the district from illegal mining activities. The initiative forms part of government’s efforts to curb illegal mining, popularly kno...
National Security shuts illegal mining sites in Juaben, bans operations for one month
The National Security has carried out a major operation against illegal mining activities in the Juaben Municipality in the Ashanti Region, imposing a one-month ban on all mining operations and directing miners to reclaim degraded land.
Chairman Wontumi apologises to Mahama after illegal mining conviction
The jailed Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has apologised to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama over remarks he made during the 2024 election campaign, while appealing for presidential clemency following his convic...
Galamsey has worsened under NDC government — Abu Jinapor
The Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has criticised the government’s handling of illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, stating that the situation has deteriorated rather than improved.
Government replaces illegal mining with cooperative scheme in Ellembelle
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is replacing illegal mining activities in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region with a Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme. The initiative forms part of efforts to curb illegal mining and reduce its harmful impact on communities and water b...