Akonta Mining Responds to Government After Plan to Revoke License: “We Are Not Responsible”
Company insists innocence, distances itself from alleged illegal mining in forest reserves Accra, Ghana — In the wake of the government’s move to revoke the mining license of Akonta Mining…
Government Revokes Wontumi’s Akonta Mining License Over Illegalities
A bold step in the fight against illegal mining sparks national debate Accra, Ghana — In a decisive move that has stirred national conversation and rekindled public discourse on environmental…
One dead in fire at Madina Redco, over 150 structures destroyed
A devastating fire broke out near the Madina Redco Flats at 11:15 p.m. last night, engulfing approximately 140 wooden and 20 metal structures used for both commercial and residential purposes.…
10 more arrested for galamsey in Tano Nimiri forest
The Ghana Police Service has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve and along the Tano River of the Western Region, arresting ten more…
W/R: Military destroys hidden galamsey settlement of over 10,000 residents
The military has stormed and demolished a hidden settlement with a population of over 10,000 residents in the Western Region. The Abrewa Ne Nkran community, which lacks basic social amenities…
We’ll patrol relentlessly to stop rebuilding of galamsey camp – FC’s W/Regional Manager
The Western Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, Nana Poku Bosompim, has vowed that illegal miners will not be allowed to return to slums that were recently destroyed during a…
Police crack down on illegal mining, 26 arrested in major galamsey bust near Samreboi
In a decisive operation conducted by the Ghana Police, twenty-six individuals have been arrested in connection with illegal mining activities in a forest reserve near Samreboi in the Western Region.…
15 excavators seized amidst controversy in a fresh Tano Anwia raid
The legal concession owner in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western Region has teamed up with the Forestry Commission to flush out armed criminals who have entrenched illegal…
Regard illegal miners as ‘dangerous terrorists’ – Kofi Buah
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah says illegal miners, or galamsey operators, should be viewed as “terrorists” who are actively endangering the lives of Ghanaians. “We can’t…
Only 48% of produced water gets to final consumer – GWL
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has raised concerns over the significant loss of water in its distribution system, revealing that only 48 percent of the water it produces successfully reaches…
Mahama bans government officials from mining
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive barring government officials from engaging in any form of mining, whether legal or illegal, with immediate effect. He stressed that any official…
Shoot to kill – Netizens call for stiffer approach after galamseyers attacked operatives of Forestry Commission
The escalating conflict between illegal miners, known locally as ‘galamseyers,’ and Ghanaian authorities has reached a critical point, prompting citizens to demand more stringent measures. A recent incident in the…
We must completely reform the licensing regime – Lands Minister
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive reform of Ghana’s mining licensing regime to address the environmental crisis caused…
IGP declares an all-out war, orders Regional Commanders to tackle illegal mining
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has declared an all-out war on illegal mining, also known as “galamsey,” saying it poses a serious threat to national…
River guards deployment is not ‘job for the boys’ – Lands Minister
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has strongly dismissed claims that the deployment of river guards to protect Ghana’s water bodies is merely a “job for…
Mining licenses in forest reserve must be halted to allow EPA hold the fort – Lands Minister explains revocation
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has explained why government moved to revoke new mining licenses in Ghana’s forest reserves. It follows the Lands Minister announcing…
Forest mining: L.I 2462 to remove presidential power in granting licenses laid in Parliament
The Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462 seeking to strip the President of the power to grant licenses for mining in forest reserves has officially been laid before Parliament. This comes after…
107 foreigners repatriated over galamsey, other fraudulent activities – Interior Minister
The Minister of Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has revealed that 107 foreign nationals involved in illegal mining (galamsey) and other fraudulent activities have been repatriated. He warned that all foreigners…
Central Region records over 3,000 suspected cholera cases and 19 deaths
More than 3,000 suspected cholera cases have been reported in the Central Region, with 260 confirmed. So far, 19 people have died from the disease. This was revealed by the…
Gold can give Ghana ten times more forex than cocoa gives – Sammy Gyamfi
The acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi says Ghana is losing billions in foreign exchange due to unregulated gold exports, a situation that continues…