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Wontumi’s appeal not strong enough for bail — AG tells court
The Attorney-General (AG) has opposed an application by convicted chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, for bail pending an appeal against his 20-year prison sentence. In processes filed in court, the State argued that Mr Boasiako’s intended appeal had no...
Adamus rejects claims linking security personnel to fatal shooting
Adamus Resources Limited has denied allegations that one of its security officers shot and killed a suspected illegal miner at its AU Field concession at Salman in the Nzema East District, describing reports linking the company to the incident as false and unsupported by available evidence.
MCE declares Kintampo a no-go area for illegal mining
Although Kintampo is not widely known for illegal mining activities, emerging evidence suggests that such operations are taking place along the Black Volta. The situation has prompted the Municipal Security Committee (MUSEC) to take swift action by declaring the area a no-go zone for illegal mining, popularly known as...
EPA shuts down mining site allegedly linked to former Mpohor DCE
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shut down a mining site in the Mpohor District of the Western Region allegedly linked to former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Mpohor, Asaah Mensah, and another operator, Obed Osei, over alleged illegal small-scale mining activities and environmental breaches.
Farmer fined for engaging in illegal mining
A 40-year-old farmer has been fined GH¢120,000 by the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region, for engaging in illegal mining at Manso Moseaso.
NAIMOS destroys illegal mining structures, immobilises 4 excavators in Amenfi Central
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities along the Ankobra River with a raid on several galamsey sites at Hiawa in the Amenfi Central District of the Western North Region.
Without government interventions, illegal mining will fester
Inside Ghana’s anti-galamsey drive: how the Minerals Commission is turning manpower into enforcement muscle.
Wontumi ordered to open defence in illegal mining trial
An Accra High Court has dismissed a no-case submission filed by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
EPA pledges permanent port presence after over 1,000 illegal mining machines seized
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has vowed to maintain a permanent presence at the country’s ports following the interception of more than 1,200 illegal mining machines at Tema Port. The authority says relying on tip-offs alone is no longer sufficient to prevent the importation of banned equipment. Professo...
We Will Win The Fight Against Galamsey – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to ending illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking at a meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Accra, the President stressed that the fight cannot be won by government alone but requires the active involvement of every Ghanaian. “I am determined to win the […]