Tag: Illegal mining
Aowin Traditional Council Declares War On Illegal Mining With Spiritual Intervention
The Aowin Traditional Council has taken a bold step to address the persistent issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, which has caused...
I’ll Fight Illegal Mining With A Different Approach – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says he will adopt a different approach in the illegal...
It Hurts We Aren’t Able to Fight ‘Galamsey’ – Otumfuo
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has voiced his distress over the lack of progress in the fight against illegal mining, often referred to...
Management Of Kintampo Waterfalls Respond To Colored Water
There are no illegal mining activities taking place anywhere near the Kintampo Waterfalls as being speculated on social media.
According to the management of the...
Illegal Mining: Gov’t Installs Tracking Devices On 68 Excavators To Combat
The government has installed tracking devices on 68 excavators in Tarkwa, Prestea, Obuasi, Bibiani, and Bolgatanga as part of efforts to end illegal mining...
Gov’t Should Take Advantage Of Prof.Frimpong-Boateng’s Report – Former Attorney- General
Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General Nii Ayikoi Otoo has told the government to implement the contents of the report on illegal small-scale...
Commentary Around Pro. Frimpong-Boateng’s Report And His Arrest Are Disturbing –...
The Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey (MCAG), Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has criticized government communicators for denigrating the damning galamsey report by a...
Prof. Boateng Presented Personal Grievances And Hearsay In Report Which Can’t...
The Office of the President has rubbished claims made by former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Chairperson of the erstwhile Inter-Ministerial...
Ghanaians Suffer Liver, Kidney Damage From Mercury Exposure Used In Galamsey...
Research has revealed that the abuse of mercury by small-scale miners is exposing many Ghanaians to devastating health conditions including liver and kidney damage.
The...
Government To Resolve Illegal Mining Induced Transboundary Water Pollution
Government of Ghana has taken steps to resolve transboundary issues on river pollution regarding the Tano and Bia rivers which also flows through...
