In the fight against illegal mining, often known as galamsey, President John Dramani Mahama has declared that his administration is not in a rush to declare a state of emergency, arguing that current laws give enough authority to successfully combat the threat.
The President...
As part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining (galamsey), the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ellembele, Hon. Joseph Agyekum, has overseen the construction of a temporary barrier between Aiyinase and Nyamebekyere.
This pilot initiative aims to block unauthorized excavators from accessing vulnerable areas like...
As part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining (galamsey), the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ellembele, Hon. Joseph Agyekum, has overseen the construction of a temporary barrier between Aiyinase and Nyamebekyere.
This pilot initiative aims to block unauthorized excavators from accessing vulnerable areas like...
DCE Orders Registration of Excavators to Combat Illegal Mining in Ellembelle
The District Chief Executive of Ellembelle, Hon. Joseph Agyekum, has directed that all excavators in the district be tracked, compiled, and registered with the assembly. This move aims to curb the rampant use of...
Sammy Gyamfi, the Ghana Gold Board's (GoldBod) acting CEO, has declared that the government intends to repeal Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462 as soon as Parliament returns from recess.
Highlighting the current administration's dedication to safeguarding Ghana's forests from destructive mining activities, he called the...
In the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region, six excavators used in illegal mining operations near the River Anum have been seized by the Ashanti Region Anti-Galamsey Task Force.
Three foreigners, including a Chinese, Indian, and Burkinabe, were taken into custody as part...
