Fifteen suspected illegal miners, including an alleged kingpin, have been arrested and three excavators seized during a joint security operation at an illegal mining site near the Sanso Methodist School in Obuasi, in the Ashanti Region. The swoop was triggered by a viral social media video that exposed active galamsey …
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The Founder and leader of Open Arms Ministry and self-acclaimed Spiritual President of Ghana, Apostle Saint Kofi Nkansah Sarkodie, has intensified calls for decisive traditional leadership in the fight against illegal mining, urging Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to sanction sub-chiefs who defy anti-galamsey directives. Speaking at a press conference in …
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The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called on the government to allow the mining licenses of multinational companies to expire without renewal, citing it as a crucial step towards achieving full state ownership of Ghana’s mineral resources. According to Justice Sophia Akuffo, a distinguished scholar of the IEA and …
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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 …
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The founder and leader of Open Arms Ministry, St. Sark, has strongly criticized President Mahama over his comments on galamsey, describing them as misguided and unacceptable. St. Sark emphasized that illegal miners are “wicked people” and “God’s enemies,” who are destroying the country’s environment and undermining its economic future. St. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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