61 h. ago GBfoods Ghana plants 1,000 trees in Dodowa as part of sustainability agenda

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, GBfoods Ghana, in collaboration with the Forestry Commission of Ghana, has successfully planted 1,000 trees in the Chipa Forest Reserve in Dodowa. The initiative forms a key component of the company’s global sustainability framework, Project Earth, and reflects GBfoods’ long-term commitment to environmental stewardship […]

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3 d. ago Ghana Armed Forces promotes young soldier who rejected galamsey bribe

Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, the young Ghanaian soldier who gained national recognition for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners, has been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the Ghana Armed Forces.  

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6 d. ago Small Scale Miners Association Chair arrested for confronting anti

Chairman of the Small Scale Miners Association, Kojo Peprah, has been arrested by the IGP’s Special Anti-Galamsey team for trying to intervene in the arrest of illegal miners operating in the Desiri forest reserve in the Ashanti region.

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8 d. ago Massive destruction by galamseyers uncovered in Jimira Forest Reserve

JoyNews checks have uncovered the massive destruction of the Jimira Forest Reserve by illegal miners. The investigation reveals that vast stretches of the protected area have been cleared, with deep pits and toxic chemicals left in the wake of the miners’ activities. Environmental experts have already warned that such devastation could have long-term consequences for […]

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1 week ago Nzema East Blue Water Guards partner Axim police to foil galamsey operations around Draw River Forest Reserve

The Nzema East Blue Water Guards of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Axim Police Command, have foiled illegal mining (galamsey) operations around the Draw River Forest Reserve.

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1 week ago Asunafo cocoa farmers rise up against illegal mining to save their farmlands

In a bold move to protect their livelihoods, cocoa farmers operating under the Asunafo Cooperative Cocoa Farmers Union have begun mobilising in groups to actively drive away illegal miners, commonly known as ‘galamseyers’, who are devastating farmlands in the area. Emmanuel Sarpong, the President of the Union, stated that the escalating threat of illegal mining […]

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2 w. ago Hanna Bissiw exposes attempt to influence release of arrested illegal miners

The Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw-Kotei, has revealed that someone recently contacted her to plead on behalf of some illegal miners who had been arrested. Dr. Bissiw-Kotei made the disclosure in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, following a series of arrests and community engagements in the Ashanti […]

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2 w. ago Private security firm honours soldier for rejecting ‘galamsey bribe’

Ojeyz Security Management Limited, a Ghanaian-owned private security company, has honoured a young soldier, Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, for his exemplary patriotism and integrity after he rejected a substantial bribe from illegal miners at his duty post at the Bibiani Gold Mine in the Western Region. Private Teye-Tsu, 30, who serves with the Department of […]

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2 w. ago Prudential Bank staff plant trees to support ‘Tree for Life Restoration Initiative’

Speaking to the press, Executive Head, Corporate and Institutional Banking at the Bank, Edward Commey, noted that the Bank has been supporting green Ghana initiatives for the past five years and that the acquisition of the two hector land, one each at Achimota Forest and the Chipa Forest Reserves is a demonstration of the Bank’s support for a better and sustainable environment for future generations.

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2 w. ago Forestry Commission patrol team ambushed by armed illegal miners in Jimira Forest Reserve

A Forestry Commision Rapid Response team narrowly escaped death today as about 20 fully armed illegal miners still operating within the Jimira Forest Reserve ambushed and opened fire on them as they embarked on their usual patrol duties.

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2 w. ago Mineral Dev’t Fund moves to save Atatam D/A Basic sandwiched by illegal mining activities, 4 Chinese arrested

The Minerals Development Fund has moved to crack down on some illegal mining sites around Atetemu Basic School in the Ashanti Region. Nine excavators and other pumping machines were seized in the process, with five suspects, including four Chinese nationals, arrested. The Atatam D/A Basic School has the Junior High School and Kindergarten directly opposite […]

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3 w. ago Johnnie Walker plants 6,500 ‘Tree for Life’ in Chipa Forest Reserve to celebrate Guinness Ghana’s 65th anniversary

Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch whisky, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability in Ghana with a third consecutive tree-planting visit to the Chipa Forest Reserve. This year’s visit carries even deeper meaning as it also marks Guinness Ghana’s 65th anniversary.  The brand has announced a bold new target to plant 6,500 […]

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3 w. ago Armed men on motorbikes kill 34 Niger soldiers, ministry says

Several hundred armed men, many on motorbikes, attacked a Niger army base near the border with Mali, leaving at least 34 soldiers dead and 14 wounded, the Defence Ministry said.

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3 w. ago Galamsey fight: 4 excavators seized at Kyebi; offenders flee Birim River

Four excavators with illegal miners at Kyebi have been seized and disabled by the anti-galamsey task force of the National Anti Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

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3 w. ago Ellembelle: 11 Chinese illegal miners arrested; excavators, other equipment seized

A group of eleven Chinese illegal miners have been arrested in Ellembelle, following a swoop by the military taskforce of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Secretariat (NAIMOS).

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3 w. ago This Saturday on Newsfile: Galamsey fury, NPP early primaries and effects of Israel

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists will discuss the latest "galamsey fury" sparked by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, where they accused the government of reneging on promises following repeated calls to revoke Legislative Instrument 2462, which they say still permits mining in forest reserves.

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3 w. ago Livestream: Newsfile discusses Galamsey fury, NPP early primaries and effects of Israel

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists are discussing the latest "galamsey fury" sparked by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, where they accused the government of reneging on promises following repeated calls to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which they say still permits mining in forest reserves.

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3 w. ago Police launch raid on illegal miners in Asenanyo Forest Reserve

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered a targeted operation against illegal miners operating in the Asenanyo Forest Reserve.

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3 w. ago Gov’t won’t shield anyone in galamsey fight – Environment Minister

The government has reiterated its commitment to holding all illegal miners accountable, including politically exposed individuals, as public pressure mounts over the fight against galamsey.

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3 w. ago Chiefs and MMDCEs to lead the charge against galamsey – Lands Minister

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah (MP), has announced a bold strategy to decentralise Ghana’s anti galamsey efforts by actively involving local chiefs and Municipal, Metropolitan and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). This initiative comes amid alarming reports that approximately 16% of Ghana’s forest reserves have been lost to illegal […]

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