In ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities and protect Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies, the government has achieved another significant milestone with the successful reclamation of the Asenayo Forest Reserve. This feat has once again been achieved through coordinated operations led by the Forestry Commission and Security agencies, under the auspices […]
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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 […]
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The Minerals Commission of Ghana has initiated a comprehensive review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Policy, originally established in 2014. A two-day consultative meeting was held on May 9-10, 2024, with various stakeholders, including government agencies, academic institutions, and professional bodies in the mining sector. The Minerals and Mining Policy of Ghana aims to […]
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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Daniel Afari throws light on a report by TheFourthEstate on how illegal mining in the Black Volta is affecting livelihoods and the Bui Dam. Enjoy the excerpts and dive deeper into this revealing story.
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Residents of Konongo in the Asante Akim Central Municipality have expressed worry over what they believe will be a return of illegal miners to a site close to the Low-Cost community in the town. They say operators fled the site upon hearing about the government’s order for the military to clamp down on their activities. […]
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Journalist Edem Srem has reported that few days after government deployed some 100 soldiers to arrest Galamsey operators, miners have returned to site. Showing images of Changfans on the Ayinam portion of the Birim River, Mr. Srem noted that the miners came back three days after the operation took place. Figure 1 One of the […]
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