3 d. ago Fight against illegal mining woefully inadequate – Prof. Bokpin

Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has criticized government’s handling of illegal mining, describing it as woefully inadequate and warning that the lack of urgency is putting Ghana’s water security at serious risk.

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7 d. ago Ag. Environment Minister moves to revoke mining regulations in fresh push against galamsey

The Acting Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has initiated a decisive legal step to strengthen Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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9 d. ago Legal Expert Challenges NDC Chairman Over Emergency Powers in Mining Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-challenges-ndc-chairman-over-emergency-powers-in-mining-fight/A constitutional law professor has disputed claims by the National Democratic Congress chairman that declaring a state of emergency would violate Ghana’s constitution in the fight against illegal mining. Kwadwo Asiedu Nketia recently argued against using emergency powers to combat galamsey, warning that suspending constitutional protections could lead to extrajudicial killings. The NDC leader insisted […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-challenges-ndc-chairman-over-emergency-powers-in-mining-fight/

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1 week ago Galamsey: Declaring state of emergency could endanger our democracy – Asiedu Nketiah warns

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has rejected calls for a state of emergency in the fight against illegal mining.

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: 12 arrested, 25 chanfang machines destroyed in Western region

The fight against illegal mining in the Western Region has recorded another major breakthrough. Twelve suspects have been arrested while 25 chanfang machines were destroyed in a joint operation by the Western Regional Security Council.

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2 w. ago Forestry Commission courts church’s support in fight against illegal mining

The Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Hugh Brown, is courting the support of the church in the protection of the forest. He believes the fight against illegal mining can be won when the church speaks out against negative practices that harm the environment and advocates for sustainable management of natural resources. “The […]

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2 w. ago Ghana Seizes 3,000 Excavators in Mining Registration Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-seizes-3000-excavators-in-mining-registration-crackdown/Ghana’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has intensified its fight against illegal mining by registering thousands of previously unregistered excavators while impounding those that failed to comply. The move forms part of broader efforts to curb the environmental damage caused by unauthorized mining operations. DVLA CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey revealed that a recent nationwide registration […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-seizes-3000-excavators-in-mining-registration-crackdown/

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2 w. ago Galamsey Fight: NAIMOS arrests four soldiers for illegal raids in Tarkwa Nsuaem

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested four military personnel for conducting unauthorised raids at Simpa Junction in the Tarkwa Nsuaem District of the Western Region. In a tactical operation on Monday, August 18, the NAIMOS task force seized the weapons and equipment of the soldiers, who were reportedly carrying out illegal operations […]

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2 w. ago NPP Official Claims Galamsey Crackdown Was Politicized Against Party

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-claims-galamsey-crackdown-was-politicized-against-party/Ghana’s fight against illegal mining (galamsey) was deliberately weaponized to damage the former ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), according to its National Youth Organizer, Salam Mustapha. He argued the opposition exploited the complex, long-standing crisis for electoral gain during the 2020 polls. Speaking on Prime Insight, Mustapha acknowledged the devastating environmental and social toll of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-claims-galamsey-crackdown-was-politicized-against-party/

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2 w. ago Galamsey Fight: Lands Ministry hints at possible repeal of LI 2462 in renewed measures

The Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has hinted at a possible repeal of Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462 as part of government’s renewed fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. He disclosed that a “crunch Cabinet meeting” had been held on the controversial instrument, which many […]

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: We’ll withdraw our cooperation if you don’t check your posture – Miracles Aboagye to NDC gov’t

Aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Miracles Aboagye, has warned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government that it risks losing the cooperation of stakeholders if it fails to adopt a more respectful and collaborative approach in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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2 w. ago Let’s depoliticise galamsey fight; it’s the only way it can be won – Dr Henry Godson

Head Pastor of the Rehoboth Network of Churches, Rev. (Capt.) Dr Henry Godson-Afful, has urged political leaders to take the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, out of partisan politics.

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2 w. ago What have you been doing till now? – Miracles Aboagye questions gov’t on renewed galamsey fight

An Aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Miracles Aboagye, has questioned government’s sincerity in announcing a renewed fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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2 w. ago Helicopter crash victims were on mission to promote responsible mining, not to fight galamsey – Inusah Fuseini

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has clarified that the victims of the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region were not on a mission to fight illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, but rather to promote responsible mining.

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3 w. ago Galamsey fight: We’ve wasted a lot of efforts pretending to fight it – Darly Bosu

Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has criticised Ghana’s approach to tackling illegal mining, saying the country has wasted years “pretending to fight galamsey.”

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3 w. ago Galamsey fight: We’ve wasted a lot of efforts pretending to fight it – Daryl Bosu

Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has criticised Ghana’s approach to tackling illegal mining, saying the country has wasted years “pretending to fight galamsey.”

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3 w. ago Newsfile to tackle calls for ruthless galamsey fight, review of prophecy directive, and arrests over free speech

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel will probe how the August 6, Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two ministers, a national security coordinator, and crew members, will lead to the ruthless fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey.

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3 w. ago Abuakwa South MP urges war against galamsey after ministers’ deaths

Akim Abuakwa South MP, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has called for Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, to be waged with the intensity and resolve of a wartime campaign.

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3 w. ago Honour helicopter crash victims by combating illegal mining – Nii Moi Thompson to gov’t

The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has urged the government to redouble its fight against illegal mining (galamsey) as a meaningful tribute to the eight victims of the August 6 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash should spur renewed fight against galamsey – Prof. Agyeman

A former United Nations Senior Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has urged Ghanaians to honour the eight victims of last week’s helicopter crash by committing to a renewed and uncompromising fight against illegal mining, popularly known as “galamsey.”

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