7 d. ago Lands Minister commissions 3rd batch of 636 Blue Water Guards; pledges sustained fight against galamsey

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has commissioned the third batch of 636 Blue Water Guards as part of the government’s continuous efforts to combat illegal mining.

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7 d. ago Lands Minister Commissions Over 600 Blue Water Guards for Galamsey Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lands-minister-commissions-over-600-blue-water-guards-for-galamsey-fight/The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has commissioned the third cohort of the Blue Water Guards, describing the initiative as a critical step in Ghana’s intensified fight against illegal mining and environmental degradation. The Minister announced that the commissioning took place at the Ezinlibo Naval Base in the Jomoro Municipality, noting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lands-minister-commissions-over-600-blue-water-guards-for-galamsey-fight/

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9 d. ago Jail corrupt officials in galamsey fight – Haruna Iddrisu to Judiciary

Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, has urged the judiciary to impose custodial sentences on public officials and politicians found culpable of engaging in illegal mining.

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9 d. ago Chiefs must be central to galamsey fight – National House of Chiefs President

The President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, has appealed to government to urgently bring traditional authorities on board in the fight against illegal mining, warning that the galamsey menace is increasingly taking on national security dimensions.

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1 week ago Beyond the blame game: Why strategic collaboration, not stereotypes, will end galamsey

The recent statement by the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, regarding the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) has sparked public conversation in some sections of the media. While the Ambassador's concern is noted, it has become clear that his message of collaboration was largely taken out of context, overshadowed by a narrative that focuses disproportionately on nationality rather than the complexity of the crime itself. It is essential to acknowledge that ‘galamsey’ is a multifaceted issue involving a wide array of stakeholders, including both local and foreign actors.

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1 week ago Empower institutions, not politicians, to win the galamsey fight – Kokofu

Former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has called for a fundamental shift in Ghana’s fight against illegal small-scale mining.

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1 week ago Political pressure hindering Galamsey fight – Forestry Commission boss

The Forestry Commission has raised alarm over ongoing political interference that it says is undermining national efforts to curb illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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2 w. ago Ghana must take galamsey ‘seriously’ to win the fight – Chinese Ambassador

The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has reiterated its full commitment to supporting the government’s campaign against illegal mining (galamsey) but issued a sharp warning that the endemic problem requires a significantly more determined and serious national approach from both the government and its citizens.

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: NAIMOS set to deploy 50 officers to Western Region  

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) is set to deploy the first batch of 50 officers to help intensify the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the Western Region.

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2 w. ago Galamsey Fight: Court adjourns case of alleged assault on JoyNews crew to April 15, 2026

The Bekwai Circuit Court has adjourned to April 15, 2026, the case involving employees of Edelmetallum Resources Limited, who are standing trial for allegedly assaulting a JoyNews investigative team probing illegal mining activities at Manso Asumenya in the Ashanti Region. The adjournment on Monday, December 8, 2025, follows an appeal filed by the defence at […]

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: Court adjourns case of assault on JoyNews crew to April 15, 2026

The Bekwai Circuit Court has adjourned to April 15, 2026, the case involving employees of Edelmetallum Resources Limited, who are standing trial for allegedly assaulting a JoyNews investigative team probing illegal mining activities at Manso Asumenya in the Ashanti Region.

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: NAIMOS intensifies Western North operations with decisive Samreboi swoop

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) deployed a specialised team to Samreboi in the Amenfi West Municipality on December 7, as part of its sustained nationwide offensive against illegal mining.

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3 w. ago NAIMOS Task Force storms Fanteakwa South, dismantles galamsey operations

In the early hours of December 4, 2025, a NAIMOS task force set out from Accra for its usual galamsey fight. Their departure at 0330 hours marked the beginning of a determined push into the Eastern Region, where illegal mining activities had taken deep root. By 0730 hours the team had reached the Fanteakwa South District and immediately began a daylong operation that stretched late into the evening.

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3 w. ago Adopt one national framework to tackle galamsey – Prof Fobih urges stakeholders

Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has suffered from fragmented and duplicated efforts over the years, resulting in widespread environmental degradation and public health risks.

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3 w. ago Adopt one national framework to tackle galamsey – Prof Fobil urges stakeholders

Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has suffered from fragmented and duplicated efforts over the years, resulting in widespread environmental degradation and public health risks.

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