Galamsey: 13 excavators seized as Chinese nationals among …

The Ashanti Region Anti-Galamsey Taskforce executed a pre-dawn operation in the Adansi enclave, resulting in the confiscation of 13 excavators and multiple arrests at illegal …

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Wontumi's aide convicted in galamsey bribery case, fined GH₵200K

• A fine of 500 penalty units (equivalent to GH¢ 6,000), and • Restitution of GH¢200,000 to the state. For bribing a public officer with GH¢ 15,000.

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Institution of Engineering lauds President's fight on galamsey

The Institution of Engineering Technology Ghana (IET-GH) has commended President John Dramani Mahama for the efforts he has initiated to combat the illegal mining …

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At Confab on proper small scale mining: Mining must not be …

The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, says there is pressing need for collective action to curb illegal mining in the country. According to her, illegal mining was …

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Illegal Mining: Chairman Wontumi's aide, convicted on his own plea

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Dr Frank Boateng: Get-rich-quick mentality driving illegal mining …

Dr. Frank Boateng, a lecturer at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in his inaugural Imani Fellowship Lecture on "Demystifying the Illegal Mining …

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Illegal miners block Birim River

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U.S. Gathers Experts to Tackle Illegal Mining in Ghana

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Illegal mining: CSOs demand immediate removal of Minerals …

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Prof Bokpin calls for 'Trump Effect' to combat illegal mining in Ghana

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9 miners, including 5 foreigners, arrested for illegal …

A joint security task force, led by the Savannah Regional Security Council (REGSEC), has arrested nine illegal miners, including five foreigners, along the Black Volta Basin in Ghana.

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Statement on Illegal Mining

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Full details: Illegal mining spree on Manhyia-linked concession

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Ghana bans importation of excavators in bid to curb illegal mining

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The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming …

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GWL to prosecute illegal water connection offenders

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Combating illegal mining: Ghana's best approach

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More than 100 mining-related licenses issued in the final week of …

Data from the Ghana Mining Repository shows that over a hundred mining-related licenses were issued in the last week of former President Akufo-Addo's New Patriotic Party …

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Galamsey Miners Brag About Being Untouchable Despite Police …

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49 illegal miners arrested by police

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Escalating illegal mining in Ghana: Research …

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VIDEOS+PICTURES: Illegal mining resumes in parts of Atiwa …

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Illegal Mining Activities in Ghana: Causes and …

This upcoming WAIMM webinar seeks to provide an overview of the causes of illegal mining in Ghana and provide some practical solutions to address this issue.

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Illegal miners block River Ankobra, turn it into a …

At Ehyeamu, mining operations encroach on the river, violating buffer zone policies. A miner, who identified himself as Lopez, showed us documents for his concession but admitted to illegalities on-site. At Awodua, …

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Charles Bissue, 1 other granted GH¢400,000 bail

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Over 2,000 mining and related licenses issued since 2017

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Akonta Mining: Breakdown of the Reasons the License of

Buah described the company as having 'become a criminal syndicate', accusing it of selling illegal mining access in the Aboi Forest Reserve for as much as GH¢300,000 per …

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Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for …

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Illegal mining: Four arrested, equipment destroyed in Central Region

The DCE emphasised the government's efforts to combat illegal mining but acknowledged the need for more support to achieve the goal. He re-echoed the government's …

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FEATURE: Illegal mining digs up multiple problems in …

Illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey' in Ghana, is a major driver of rapid land degradation, deforestation and health risks. This year, Ghana's water regulator warned that the country may need to import water in …

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Illegal miners take galamsey into homes amid government forest

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ILLEGAL MINING: Communities threatened by …

In this report, some members of the second cohort of the Media Foundation for West Africa's Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship (NGIJ) highlight the impact of illegal mining on the health, agriculture and …

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Ghana's battle against illegal mining: A call for sustainable solutions

In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nation's development. It threatens the environment, society and …

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Municipal chief Imam calls for decisive action against illegal mining

To tackle the illegal mining menace, which had already affected the country's forest reserves badly, the Municipal chief Imam, called for strong leadership and urged the …

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