The Minister of Lands, John Peter Amewu has announced he will enforce strict observance of Ghana’s law by all mining companies in the country. Mr. Amewu said even though the country welcomes foreign investors, they are not at liberty to do whatever they want. Hence he cautioned investors to conduct themselves in a manner that does … Read more
The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) has called for total action against mob justice in the country and those found to be involved in the lynching of Capt. Maxwell Mahama at Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region should be severely dealt with. “We are shocked and saddened by the senseless display of mob … Read more
Police accused the military of hampering investigations into the incident and demanding their withdrawal from the town. District Police Commander, ASP Osei-Adu Agyemang told Joy News the presence of the military has forced the residents to flee their home, which is thwarting police efforts at getting witnesses to give them credible information to what led … Read more
Over 120 residents of Denkyira-Obuasi who were picked up in a military swoop over the lynching of a senior military officer, have been released. They were released after a thorough screening exercise by the military personnel in which five arrests were made. They five, according to the military, are highly connected to the killing of … Read more
Residents of Diaso, a town in Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region, where a military man was brutally lynched and burnt by a mob, have fled fearing reprisal from personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). About 35 armed military men and two officers were deployed Monday to the area to mount a search for residents … Read more
The Minister for Defence, Mr Dominic Nitiwul has said the lynched Captain Maxwell Mahama shot and wounded one attacker in an attempt to defend himself, when he came under attack at Denkyira Obuasi and Monday. “What I can confirm to you is that he wounded somebody by shooting him in an attempt to defend himself,” … Read more
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, John Peter Amewu has accused sections of the Ghana Armed Forces High command of providing cover for galamsey operators in hard-hit areas. He alleged the said military command has without authorization, deployed personnel to protect galamsey operators in parts of the Ashanti region where his team is touring. In … Read more
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, John Peter Amewu has accused some personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces High command of providing cover for galamsey operators in hard-hit areas. He alleged the said military command has without authorization, deployed personnel to protect galamsey operators in parts of the Ashanti region where his team is touring. … Read more
Following a tour of some mining sites, Lands and Natural Resources Minister, John Peter Amewu, has ordered the foreign-operated Geo Professional Services to shut down with immediate effect. The Minister has also ordered the arrest of the foreigners involved, including two Russians and two Ukrainians. The mining firm was found to be using licenses of … Read more
Following a tour of some mining sites, Lands and Natural Resources Minister, John Peter Amewu, has ordered the foreign-operated Geo Professional Services to shut down with immediate effect. The Minister has also ordered the arrest of the foreigners involved, including two Russians and two Ukrainians. The mining firm was found to be using licenses of … Read more
Latest: Gov’t exposed over plans to allow mining in forest reserves We Blend Our Vision With Truth & Enlightenment INVESTIGATIONS conducted by Today have revealed plans by government to permit surface gold mining activities in the country’s forest reserves by some multinational companies including local ones. These forest sites, Today uncovered are; Tano Suraw Forest … Read more
Mine workers are calling on government to introduce a local content law for the industry as it is in the petroleum sector. Speaking at the National Executive Council meeting of the Ghana Mine Workers Union, the General Secretary of the Union Prince William Ankrah says even though Ghanaian owned mining businesses are making good strides … Read more