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Toasehene Nana Yim Awere Ababio has reinstated Nyinansu Dikro Nana Adu Tutu in the Atwima Mponua District, following his destoolment due to involvement in galamsey activities within his area. The decision to destool Nana Adu Tutu was taken because of his failure to heed warnings and his continued involvement in …

  The National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana has taken decisive action against illegal mining in the Ashanti Region, destroying over 120 pieces of mining equipment used by illegal miners to pollute major rivers. The exercise, which supports the government’s ongoing anti-galamsey operations, has been ongoing for the …

The Toasehene, Nana Yim Awere Ababio, has issued a stern warning to chiefs in the Toase Traditional Council, cautioning that any chief found to be involved in illicit mining, commonly known as galamsey, will be destooled. This warning comes amid growing concerns over the devastating impact of galamsey on the …

Dr. Bryan Acheampong, a flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has proposed a 90-day nationwide suspension of all mining activities to restore Ghana’s severely polluted water bodies. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, October 15, Dr. Acheampong emphasized the need for bold and decisive action to protect the …

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of illicit mining, known as galamsey, on Ghana’s water resources. During a recent fact-finding mission to water treatment plants in Kwanyako, Brim, and Akyem areas, TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah described the situation as “deeply troubling.” The Alarming …

President John Dramani Mahama is set to host a high-level meeting with civil society organizations (CSOs) and key stakeholders today to discuss sustainable solutions to the devastating effects of illegal mining, known as galamsey, in Ghana. The meeting aims to bring together influential groups to share perspectives and propose strategies …

The government has been requested by the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners to immediately release all excavators and other equipment that have been confiscated from small-scale miners who hold licenses. According to the group, small-scale miners have been subjected to extortion, harassment, intimidation, and seizure by certain law …

The National House of Chiefs has strongly urged President John Mahama to act swiftly and forcefully to combat the expanding problem of illicit mining, or galamsey as it is known locally. It cautions that there is a risk to the health of communities and babies. At a durbar on Tuesday, …

In violation of their principles of engagement, the government’s anti-galamsey task force is being accused by the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of engaging in illegal actions. The task team reportedly confiscated equipment that had been transported from mining sites in several cases, the group said. Some members who operate …

The grieving families and constituents impacted by the recent mining tragedy in Mpasatia have received the deepest sympathies from Hon. Sakina Oforiwaa, the candidate for District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Mponua. Two people were killed in the terrible event that took place on April 2, 2025, while others are …