Newly elected UTAG President, Vera Fiador, has restated the association’s strong opposition to illegal mining (galamsey), warning of dire environmental and health consequences if the practice continues. UTAG’s National Executive Committee (NEC) is meeting to decide its next steps after the three-month ultimatum given to government to act against galamseyContinue 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
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
The Western Central Regional Police Command has brought seven individuals before the Special Court for Illegal Mining in Sekondi. The accused, Ibrahim Dauda, Michael Tettey Komlorm, Douglas Ayambila, Elvis Aborta, Nsoh Oto, also known as Agorogo, Kwadwo George, also known as Sergio, and Emmanuel Van, also known as Atta, areContinue Reading
The Eastern South Regional Police Command in the Eastern Region has apprehended eleven suspects in connection with illicit activities in the Akyem Fichser community near Bunsu. The operation followed a tip-off highlighting the destructive impact of the miners on local tree plantations. The arrested individuals include nine Ghanaian nationals: KwakuContinue Reading
Several others have also been trapped, and rescue team are currently working hard to retrieve them. The tragic incident occurred at an illegal mining site in Mpasatia, Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region on April 1. According to a resident, Nana Nkansah, two of the victims have been retrievedContinue Reading
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities along the Bonsa River in the Western Region. The suspects, consisting of seven Ghanaians and four Chinese nationals, were apprehended on March 31, 2025, as part of sustained intelligence-led operations aimed at curbing illegalContinue Reading
A 19-year-old illegal miner, who appeared before the Tarkwa District Court One for stealing items worth GH¢802 has been sentenced to three months imprisonment in hard labour. Enock Buamah, alias Akwesi, who was charged with unlawful entry, causing damage, and stealing, pleaded guilty. Inspector of Police Patrick Essien, prosecuting toldContinue Reading
On Monday, December 23, security personnel of Electrochem Ghana Limited successfully intervened in an illegal mining operation within the company’s concession at the Songor Lagoon. The incident occurred during a routine patrol of the lagoon, which has undergone significant restoration under the company’s stewardship following years of environmental degradation causedContinue Reading