Environmental journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor, has made allegations regarding the military’s involvement in shielding an illegal mining operation deep within the Anwiaso East Forest Reserve in the Western North region. Speaking on JoyNews, Mr Donkor disclosed that the investigative team has been monitoring the illegal operation for months, during whichContinue Reading
The Inspector-General of Police this week ordered major raids on illegal mining operations in and around the River Ankobra in the Western and Western Central regions, leading to the arrest of a total of 61 illegal miners. The suspects included 17 Burkinabes, with the rest being Ghanaians. Several changfan machines were destroyed,Continue Reading
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, this week ordered a series of raids on illegal mining towns notorious for glaring Galamsey done in settlements and close to major highways in the Western, Ashanti and Central regions. 38 suspects have been arrested in separate raids on Wassa Dadieso,Continue Reading
Acting Executive Director of the Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission, Lydia Opoku, has called for protection for Forest Guards fighting illegal mining, locally known as galamsey. She emphasized that chiefs and community members, especially in areas affected by illegal mining, must support the Commission’s efforts to tackle theContinue Reading
An Accra High Court has remanded into lawful custody seven persons accused of mining without a license at Wassa Dunkwa in the Western Region. The seven accused persons are Douglas Bediako, Samuel Tanor aka Ameyaw, Richard Yaw Sey, Justin Akyirbri, Shon Vitus, Akembasiya James and Gideon Asordina. They have beenContinue Reading
Twelve individuals have appeared before the Accra High Court for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities without a license at Aboi-Nkwanta in the Western Region and polluting the River Tano. The accused, who have had their pleas taken, include Evans Atanga Agana, a motor mechanic; Stephen Tuffour Bempah, a trader;Continue Reading
Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deporting all foreign nationals involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Lagos, Nigeria, the Minister underscored President Mahama’s stance on protecting the country’s natural resources. “President Mahama has said thatContinue Reading
Gomoa Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of sabotaging efforts to curb illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. According to him, some NPP members have intensified galamsey activities following President John Mahama’s assumption of office, allegedlyContinue Reading
Convener of the Fix the Country Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has accused the Mahama administration of adopting a lackadaisical attitude towards the fight against illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey). He says that the posture of the government will undo the National Democratic Congress (NDC despite the goodwill that the government enjoyed. “IContinue Reading
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is lamenting the invasion of his mining concession by illegal miners, causing significant damage. He expressed his disappointment that despite efforts by the government to combat the problem, illegal mining continues to thrive. Speaking at a meeting with the Minister for Lands and NaturalContinue Reading