Various regimes have pledged their fervent commitment and unwavering support to agencies to put an end to illegal mining. The erstwhile government led by His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo made it a priority to end galamsey by sending a troop of soldiers and some police officers into the forests and some illegal mining […]
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10 Blue Water Guards have been tasked to gaurd the Wassa Japa reserve in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipality to ensure the water bodies are protected against destruction by illegal miners. This initiative by Ghana’s Minerals Commission under the support of the Ministry of lands and natural resources is intended to render protection of the environment and water bodies in Wassa […]
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In a dramatic turn of events, the Accra High Court has released 28 individuals accused of being involved in illegal mining known as galamsey, while ordering 13 others to face trial. The court’s decision has sent shockwaves through the nation, sparking debates about the effectiveness of the fight against environmental degradation. The suspects, who were […]
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The Ghana Police Service has picked up 208 suspects while taking control of 99 excavators across the country in the fight against illegal mining popularly called galamsey. In a statement shared on Tuesday, May 13, the police explained that the swoops happened between March and May 2025, focusing mainly on areas known for galamsey activities, especially […]
Read MoreMinister of Lands and Natural Resources in Ghana, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has inaugurated an eleven-member Forestry Commision Board to champion the battle against illegal mining and other crucial maters that affect our forests and wildlife. The Minister said “Our vision is clear—to manage Ghana’s forests and wildlife sustainably for present and future generations,” speling out […]
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National Security has refuted suspicions that it has sent men to take over a mining concession and work there. This followed a revelation by journalist Erastus Asare Donkor on Monday.
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A Rocha Ghana together with other Civil Society groups in the country are seeking to put pressure on government in the wake of its decision to amend rather than repeal the controversial L.I 2462 as they promised while in opposition.
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Member of Parliament for Walwale, Dr. Karibu Tiah Mahama has expressed concern about what he explained as government’s inability to give precise measures in its efforts to fight against Galamsey. Speaking on the Joynews current affairs program, Newsfile, last Saturday, he argued he does not see why a member of government cannot engage in small-scale […]
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In reaction to the continuing threat of illegal mining, commonly referred to as Galamsey, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared that all regional and area offices will significantly increase their monitoring and enforcement activities.
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Lawyer and former NDC Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Mr. Inusah Fuseini has commended Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne- Klutse for the swift action her outfit has taken to deal with the Galamsey menace. In a directive released last week, the EPA, citing Section 2 […]
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