- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , Ghana Police Service , News
- March 22, 2025
- 188 views
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…
- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 22, 2025
- 148 views
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…
- Attorney General , Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , Legal , MP's Corner , News , Parliament
- March 22, 2025
- 98 views
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…
- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , Legal , News , Parliament
- March 22, 2025
- 70 views
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…
- Crime , Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 21, 2025
- 63 views
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…
- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 19, 2025
- 60 views
Lands Minister revokes all small-scale mining licences issued after December 7, 2024
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licences issued after December 7, 2024, citing irregularities in the issuance process.…
- Attorney General , Economy , Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , Legal , NDC , News , NPP , Parliament
- March 19, 2025
- 58 views
We demand more than one amendment to L.I. 2462 if it will be pre-laid – Dr. Ashigbey
The Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has insisted that if there is to be a pre-laying process for Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, it must…
- Crime , Economy , Finance , Galamsey , Ghana , Legal , Minority , MP's Corner , NDC , News , Politics
- March 18, 2025
- 82 views
Galamsey: Minority delays laying of L.I. 2462, demands pre-laying
A heated debate erupted in Parliament today over the laying of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which seeks to repeal the President’s power to grant permission for mining in forest reserves.…
- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 18, 2025
- 84 views
Galamsey: We need to reclaim our lands, state of emergency needed – Dr. Ken Ashigbey
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has reiterated the urgent need to reclaim Ghana’s lands and forest reserves from illegal miners. In an interview on…
E/R Minister calls for investigation into the drowning of two siblings
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has called on the Ghana Police Service to launch an immediate investigation into the tragic drowning of two young siblings in an…
Ashanti Region: 6 excavators seized, 3 foreign nationals arrested for mining along River Anum
The Ashanti Region Anti-Galamsey Task Force has seized six excavators deployed in illegal mining operations along River Anum in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region. Three foreign nationals…
Coalition of Anti-Galamsey Executives urges action on galamsey, demands probe into politically linked miners
Representatives of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey and Senyo Hosi have raised critical concerns with the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources regarding the fight against…
- Ahanta W. , Ahanta West , Attorney General , Crime , Economy , Finance , Galamsey , Ghana , Legal , News
- March 14, 2025
- 95 views
Navy arrests 56 ‘galamseyers’ at Tarkwa-Nsuaem
In a decisive move against illegal mining activities, a joint operation by the Western Naval Command, the Second Infantry Battalion, and the Police resulted in the arrest of 56 individuals…
- Environment , Finance , Galamsey , Ghana , John Dramani Mahama , NDC , News , Politics
- March 11, 2025
- 51 views
Mahama will fulfill promise to repeal L.I. 2462 within 120 days – Murtala Mohammed
The Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr. Murtala Mohammed, has dismissed claims that the government has failed in its fight against illegal mining (galamsey). According to him, the National…
- Economy , Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 11, 2025
- 49 views
Mahama must take decisive action against galamsey kingpins – Kenneth Ashigbey
The Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has expressed concern over government’s handling of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. According to him, the situation…
Galamsey: Declare state of emergency now – Miracles to govt
The former Director of Communications for the 2024 Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on the government to declare a state of emergency to tackle illegal…
Galamsey crisis worsening; state agencies must act – A Rocha Ghana
The Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Darly Bosu, has expressed deep concern over the worsening impact of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, citing the severe pollution of major…
- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 7, 2025
- 67 views
Full details: Illegal mining spree on Manhyia-linked concession
It remains to be seen, what steps the government will take after the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, publicly lamented that illegal miners had overran a gold prospecting concession belonging to him.…
- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 7, 2025
- 82 views
Civil society groups demand new leadership for mining sector to tackle galamsey effectively
A coalition of civil society organizations, environmental advocates, and concerned citizens has called for urgent leadership changes within Ghana’s minerals and mining regulatory bodies and the government to take immediate…
- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 7, 2025
- 45 views
CSOs condemn arrest of forestry officer, demand Police commander’s removal over galamsey
A coalition of civil society organizations, environmental advocates, and concerned citizens has strongly condemned the arrest of a Forestry Commission officer who was enforcing anti-illegal mining laws in the Atewa…
