7 d. ago We’re streamlining the galamsey fight, too many are running helter skelter – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the growing disorder in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, revealing that his office has had to urgently intervene to restore order among key stakeholders.

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1 week ago ‘Galamsey Fight: State of Emergency must go with key strategies gov’t is working on’

Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has stated that the calls for a declaration of a state of emergency to fight galamsey must first be backed by actionable policies.

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: Government to outdoor cooperative mining scheme to provide alternative livelihood – NAELP Coordinator

The National Coordinator of the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP), Engineer Frank Pedro Asare, has announced government’s plan to introduce a cooperative mining schemes in mining communities across the country.

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2 w. ago I’ll be a coward if I heed to threats to back off galamsey fight – Dr. Hanna Bissiw

Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund, Dr. Hanna Bissiw-Kotei, says she remains resolute to sustain her fight against illegal mining, despite threats on her life.

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2 w. ago Ghana to implement gradual ban on plastics – Environment Minister

Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, has stated that Ghana’s proposed ban on plastics will be a gradual process to ensure a smooth transition to sustainable alternatives.

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2 w. ago Former Colombian Minister calls for system change ahead of COP30 in the Amazon

Former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, Susana Muhamad, says it is contradictory to protect the Amazon rainforest while also using it for fossil fuel production. She believes real climate progress requires a complete shift in the global economic and power systems.

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3 w. ago Volta Regional Minister rallies districts to prioritise disaster preparedness and environmental resilience

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has called on Municipal and District Assemblies to move beyond rhetoric and adopt concrete, forward-looking strategies to strengthen disaster preparedness and environmental resilience across the region.

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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 IGP has impounded over 1,200 excavators as gov’t steps up galamsey fight – Shamima Muslim

The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has revealed that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has impounded a total of 1,250 excavators at various ports across the country.

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3 w. ago Galamsey fight: Apologise to Ghanaians for deceit – Haruna Mohammed to Mahama gov’t

Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and his government to render an unqualified apology to the Ghanaian people for what he described as a deceptive approach to the fight against illegal mining, or galamsey.

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3 w. ago Mahama has demonstrated the will to fight galamsey – Shamima Muslim

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has defended President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to combating illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, insisting that he has shown clear political will to address the crisis.

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3 w. ago Galamsey: Repeal LI 2462 as you promised – Osae Kwapong to Mahama

Dr John Osae-Kwapong, a Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and Project Director of The Democracy Project, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to honour his campaign promise to repeal Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, which regulates aspects of Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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3 w. ago Mahama has turned bis back on Ghanaians in galamsey fight – Haruna Mohammed

Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has accused President John Dramani Mahama of abandoning the Ghanaian people in the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

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3 w. ago Mahama has turned his back on Ghanaians in galamsey fight – Haruna Mohammed

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Deputy General Secretary, Haruna Mohammed, has accused President John Mahama of abandoning the Ghanaian people in the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

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3 w. ago Prof Bokpin urges Mahama to apply strong leadership to Galamsey fight

Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to extend the decisive leadership he has shown in other policy areas to the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He made this call during an appearance on JoyNews’ *Newsfile* programme on Saturday, June 21. […]

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3 w. ago Government cracks down on galamsey with new initiatives, enforcement measures

Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has said the government has intensified its fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey.

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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 There will always be deviants in the fight against galamsey – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has cautioned that the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, will remain an uphill battle as long as individuals within the system continue to defy the law and frustrate efforts to address the menace.

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3 w. ago Deepen fight against galamsey to restore public trust – Dr Ken Ashigbey urges gov’t

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Digital Chamber, Ing. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has issued a strong call to action, urging the government to step up its efforts in tackling illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, warning that the issue transcends economics and strikes at the very heart of national trust, leadership, and survival.

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