Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Commission, Dr. Tony Aubynn, has declared that illegal gold small-scale mining activities, popularly known as ‘galamsey,’ have stopped in the country, following the intense media campaign and government’s action against the practice. According to him, there were clear indications that ‘galamseyers’ have suspended their operations and vacated their … Read more
Reports from Segyimase near Kyebi in the East Akim Municipality of the Eastern Region indicate that illegal mining activities are gradually resurfacing. These indications come some three weeks after the deadline of the nationwide ultimatum from government ordering the cessation of illegal mining activities, known locally as galamsey. Residents have been complaining that the illegal … Read more
The Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Dr. Tony Aubynn, has said that illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’ has stopped in the country following the intense media campaign and government action against the practice. According to him, there were clear indications that ‘galamseyers‘ have suspended their operations and vacated their sites after government’s … Read more