GoldBod to support reclamation of three forest reserves in 2027 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) will in 2027 support the reclamation of three forest reserves devastated by illegal mining as ...
Tag: GALAMSEY
Prosecute all concession holders, not just Wontumi – Victor Kutor
National Executive Committee member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Wonder Victor Kutor, has urged the government to prosecute all ...
Mahama: I won’t pretend, our own people are involved in galamsey
President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged that illegal mining, widely known as galamsey, involves individuals across political and traditional structures, ...
Galamsey: GAF to lead nationwide waterbody cleanup, NAIMOS to intensify crackdown
The government of Ghana has announced special efforts to tackle illegal mining activities, particularly in water bodies and forest reserves. ...
President Mahama orders probe into alleged ‘pay-to-mine’ racket in Amansie Central
President John Mahama has directed the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, to immediately investigate allegations ...
Govt revokes L.I. 2462, bans mining in forest reserves
The government has completely revoked the Legislative Instrument L.I 2462 which granted power to the President to authorise mining in ...
“Take galamsey seriously” – Chinese Embassy tells Ghana
The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s ongoing fight against illegal mining, commonly known ...
Afenyo-Markin: NDC gov’t enabling galamsey through Goldbod
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the NDC government of enabling illegal mining, alleging that its decision to allow the ...
Journalists injured in accident during EPA anti-galamsey operation in Ashanti Region
A team of journalists accompanying officials from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) on an anti-illegal mining operation in the Ashanti ...
‘Shut it all down’ – Sophia Akuffo demands total ban on mining as galamsey ravages Ghana
Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has issued a powerful call for a complete moratorium on all forms of mining in ...
