An advocacy group, National Youth for Peace (NYfP), has called on government to, as a matter of urgency, engage all illegal gold mining operators and factor them into the national afforestation employment programme. “Viewing the recent government action on activities of illegal mining from a double-edged angle, it will be appreciated that while a good … Read more
Heads of Churches in Ashanti Region have resolved to assist the government in the fight against illegal mining locally referred to as galamsey. The Christian group says they cannot keep mute on the issue because their silence against the menace makes them accomplices in the destruction of the environment and water bodies. Addressing the media … Read more
The activities of galamsey operators in the Pra River, which is the main water intake point for treatment by the Western Regional Office of the Ghana Water Company is affecting water supply to residents of Sekondi in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis. For over three weeks, residents of Sekondi have been grappling with how to get … Read more
The Police in the Eastern Region have arrested twenty two people at Asamanma, after clashes there on Thursday left two people dead. Some illegal miners reportedly attacked the Police who were on operation to stop them from mining in the Birem River. The Eastern Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nketsia Yeboah, told Citi News that … Read more
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Ekwow Spio Garbrah has bemoaned the activities of illegal miners(galamsey) as it threatens the smooth operations of the Komenda Sugar Factory. According to him, the illegal miners have destroyed all lands in the area, making it impossible to acquire fertile lands to cultivate sugarcane for the factory. “Galamsey … Read more
Pressure group, OccupyGhana, has announced it will soon wage war against illegal mining popularly referred to as ‘galamsey’ operators in the country. It is believed that such activities are backed by powerful people in society who buy the products from such expeditions. An inter-ministerial task-force established by government to fight the menace, has also failed … Read more