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A former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini has expressed surprise at the return of Chinese national Aisah Huang popularly known as 'Galamsey Queen' who was deported in 2018. On Monday September 5, an Accra Circuit Court remanded into custody 4 Chinese nationals for their allege
The Forestry Commission with support from its taskforce and the military has arrested five galamsey operators in the Bosomtwe Range Forest Reserve in the Bekwai Forest District of the Ashanti Region. The suspects were arraigned before the Bekwai Circuit but a couple of them have been granted bail at
The President of Obuasi-based non-governmental organisation Mama Love Foundation, Rev. Dr. Love Konadu, has expressed her disgust about the way school children at Wrowroso, a farming community in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region, had got themselves involved in galamsey activities a
The Director, Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Professor Kwesi Aning, has warned that illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) sites have become places where persons who seek to hurt the country are gathering. He attributed this to the fac
Ten Chinese nationals and two Ghanaian accomplices have been arrested by the Counter Intelligent Unit of the Office Of The President Annex, for engaging in illegal mining in parts of the Kwahu enclave. Several arable land in the Kwahu enclave have been destroyed by the activities of illegal miners.
Residents living in and around areas where illegal small scale mining (galamsey) is rampant are prone to the Marburg virus, according to the Ghana Health Service. The service says the Marburg Virus is spread by bats and bats live in caves that are found in mining areas, and as such put them at risk.
The Minority has accused the government of using excessive force in the fight against illegal small-scale mining activities (galamsey) in the country. At a press conference in Parliament, lawmaker for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor said the government is disregarding the laws and constitution in the ex
One person has been shot dead with several others injured during a scuffle allegedly between some residents of Teleku-Bokazo and Anhwia in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region, on one hand, and the military during court proceedings. According to an eye witness, who gave his name as Francis,
One person is feared dead after rivals of two galamsey gangs were clashed in Bonsa, near Tarkwa, on Wednesday. According an eye witness, the matter has been brewing for some time now after a leader of one of the gangs was put in charge of a community mining site by the Member of Parliament, George [
The Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has begun full-scale investigations into the circumstances that led to clashes between residents at Ntobroso in Atwima Mponua District and some military officers with the anti-galamsey task force. The clashes occurred on Wednesday morning after hou
Dozens of military officers had to flee for their lives following a clash with residents of Ntobroso in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. An eye witness of the incident who called himself as Francis, while speaking on Akoma FM's current affairs and political show GhanAkoma, explained
Energy Expert, Kojo Poku, has said some persons involved in illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) are financing some political parities in Ghana. This is making the fight against the illicit small scale mining trade difficult, he said. "The fight against galamsey has been a herculean one because som
A resident of Asasetre in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region, Michael Budu, suspected to be an illegal miner, has been set on fire by security operatives of mining company Adamus Resources Limited for allegedly prospecting for gold illegally on their concession. Speaking with a tad of dif
Three suspected illegal miners including an 18-year old woman have been arrested at Sekyere-Boase in the Wassa-East District of the Western Region. Some items found at the site including four Changfan machines and one tool box, were also confiscated. The operation on Sunday, December 19, 2021 which
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) not to halt its fight against illegal mining (Galamsey) and lumbering in the country. Dr Bawumia believes that the effort of the GAF in the anti-galamsey agenda this will help protect and safeguard the interest of the coun
Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George mireku Duker, has revealed that 265 mining equipment have been destroyed. He added that 26 illegal miners have also been arrested since the operation halt illegal mining was launched. He made this known at a media briefing on Wednesday December
The Municipal Chief Executive for Prestea Huni-Valley in the Western Region, Dr. Isaac Dasmani, has called for permanent establishment of the Rapid Response Taskforce and the government’s anti-illegal mining taskforce, Operation Halt Galamsey in the municipality. The MCE said the Municipality is so
A mining pit that collapsed on Wednesday November 24 at Wassa Essikma in the Prestea Hunivali Municipality has claimed about ten lives. Over 20 miners are reported to be in critical condition. The disaster occurred around 8pm Wednesay night. Survivors are cute receiving medical attention at the Wass
Award-winning Ghanaian dancehall and reggae musician, Stonebwoy, has made a clarion call to entertainment industry players for inclusive participation in the fight of illegal mining, otherwise known as ‘Galamsey’ in the country. In recent times, the Akufo-Addo administration declared war on illegal
South Africa, Sudan and other African countries that are also battling with illegal mining have been visiting Ghana to learn from how its fight against the illegal mining is being fought. Already, officials of these two countries have visited Ghana and met with officials of the Ministry of Lands and
