A Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Barbra Oteng Gyasi, says government is yet to decide on when to lift the ban on small-scale mining activities in the country. According to the Deputy Minister, who is in charge of mines, they are yet to achieve the expected results for enforcing the ban, hence the … Read more
The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has said it will deploy a combined team of military and police personnel to illegal mining areas to stop galamsey. This forms part of efforts to sustain the campaign against illegal mining which has affected major river bodies and left acres of farmlands destroyed. The deployment, according to the … Read more
The Paramount Chief of the Assin Owirenkyi Traditional Area, and a member of the national house of chiefs, Nana Prah Agyensaim plans to propose to members of th National the need to use their good offices to help win the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. Nana Prah believes this proposal will directly … Read more
The Paramount Chief of the Assin Owirenkyi Traditional Area, and a member of the national house of chiefs, Nana Prah Agyensaim plans to propose to members of th National the need to use their good offices to help win the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. Nana Prah believes this proposal will directly … Read more
The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has sought to discredit a supposed Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) report, implicating the military, the Minerals Commission, and some chiefs in illegal mining activities. Some critics have asked why the Minister, John Peter Amewu, has not acted on it. In a Citi News interview however, he insisted that … Read more
The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has sought to discredit a supposed Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) report, implicating the military, the Minerals Commission, and some chiefs in illegal mining activities. Some critics have asked why the Minister, John Peter Amewu, has not acted on it. In a Citi News interview however, he insisted that there … Read more
Ghana lost a whopping $2.3 billion in 2016 through ‘galamsey’ activities. Isaac Karikari, a Director at the Lands and Natural Resources Ministry, who made the revelation, said the losses represent royalties and taxes the illegal miners did not pay to the state. Making a presentation at an interactive session with heads of African Diplomatic Missions … Read more
The Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah has lashed out at government’s approach at ending illegal mining, known as galamsey, in the country. Being spearheaded by the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Peter Amewu, there has been a concerted nationwide effort which is making inroads in stopping the galamsey menace. Though many … Read more
The Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah has lashed out at government’s approach at ending illegal mining, known as galamsey, in the country. Being spearheaded by the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Peter Amewu, there has been a concerted nationwide effort which is making inroads in stopping the galamsey menace. Though many … Read more
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has stated that through efforts of its members, the activities of ‘galamsey’ operatives has been reduced drastically. In a statement from the association, executives noted that as the ultimatum for a ban on galamsey activities ended last Wednesday, the association has undertaken some initiatives in line with … Read more
The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) has stated that through efforts of members, the works of galamsey has seen drastic reduction with the issuance of a government ultimatum to illegal miners. In a statement from the association, executives noted that as the ultimatum for a ban on galamsey activities ends today the … Read more