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2024 polls: We’ll place two-year ban on mining when elected – Alliance for Ghana

Dr. John Kpikpi, the Progressive Alliance for Ghana (PAG) presidential candidate, has promised to fight the threat of illegal mining, often known as galamsey, by enacting a two-year ban on small-scale mining. The goal of this project is to streamline and restructure the mining industry. His...

Implement plans to curb ‘galamsey’ now – Ken Ashigbey tells Bawumia

Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr. Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, has challenged Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to put his policy proposal to address illegal mining activities—commonly known as "galamsey"—into effect before the general elections in 2024. He...

Konongo residents demand action against illegal mining affecting water bodies

Konongo, in the Ashanti area, is facing a dilemma as a result of aggressive mining operations taking over the town. This is threatening to damage a significant water source and is irritating residents.  The Owere River, which provides water to people in Konongo and the...