18 h. ago Ghana open for sustainable partnerships – Lands Minister to investors

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, MP, has called on investors to take advantage of the country's rich mineral resources and business-friendly environment.

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19 h. ago Mahama orders reversal of Foreign Ministry land allocations – Ablakwa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate reversal of all allocations and sales of land belonging to the ministry. He stated that the decision was taken to safeguard state assets and prevent further encroachment on public lands. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, […]

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36 h. ago 66 galamseyers arrested in joint operation at Tilli forest reserve in Upper East

About 66 illegal miners have been apprehended in a joint military and police operation at the Tilli Forest in the Upper East Region.

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53 h. ago Former Lands Minister Samuel Jinapor calls for clarity on proposed Gold Board

The former Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel A. Jinapor, has urged the government to clarify issues surrounding the proposed Gold Board.

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62 h. ago Ghana Manchester United Supporters’ Club partner Buz Stop Boys for clean up exercise and fun games

The supporters’ group will partner with Buz Stop Boys and Honeysuckle, aiming to make a meaningful impact off the pitch while celebrating their shared passion for football.

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3 d. ago Illegal miners block River Ankobra, turn it into a stagnant pool

Illegal miners have blocked the River Ankobra at multiple points in Prestea-Hemang and Awodua, Western Region, preventing its natural flow.

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6 d. ago Ghana Pledges Crackdown on Illegal Mining, Pushes Local Control in Sector Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pledges-crackdown-on-illegal-mining-pushes-local-control-in-sector-overhaul/Ghana’s government has vowed to clamp down on illegal mining operations and expand local ownership in the mining sector, as part of a renewed drive to balance economic gains with environmental and social safeguards. Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah announced the plans during a meeting with the Ghana Chamber of Mines, signaling […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pledges-crackdown-on-illegal-mining-pushes-local-control-in-sector-overhaul/

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7 d. ago Western Region GJA damns attack on journalists by illegal miners at Breman Adomanya Forest

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Western Region Chapter has expressed full solidarity with Theophilus Akwasi Agyei Annim of Citi News, Henry Emil Fynn of Angel TV, and Jacob Adu-Baah of ABC News GH/Rok FM, following the violent attack they endured while reporting on the destruction of the Breman Adomanya Forest by illegal miners (galamsey) on […]

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8 d. ago Galamsey: Fair cocoa prices will stop farmers from selling cocoa lands – Dumelo

Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has expressed concern over the increasing trend of cocoa farmers relinquishing their farms to small-scale illegal miners in exchange for substantial financial gains

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9 d. ago Lands Minister condemns attack on journalist by illegal miners

The Lands Ministry has expressed deep concern and outrage following an attack on journalists from Citi News by illegal miners, also known as galamsey operators, in the Breman-Adomanya forest area of the Wassa Amenfi West District in the Western Region.

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9 d. ago Illegal miners have destroyed over 7,500 football pitches of forest reserve – Lands Minister

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, says the spate of devastation of forest reserves by the illegal miners is comparable to 7,500 football pitches.

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9 d. ago Government takes bold step to reclaim Ghana’s forests and water bodies

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP - Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has issued a stern warning to operatives of illegal mining in the country, stating that the war being waged by the government against this menace will be relentless, retributive, fair, and firm.

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9 d. ago Minerals Commission decentralising operations to fight illegal mining and enhance efficiency

The Minerals Commission of Ghana is at an advanced stage in establishing regional and district offices to enhance supervision to check illegal mining and improve efficiency.

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1 week ago Livestream: Newsfile discusses mass sacking, Akwatia MP contempt & galamsey

Today's edition of Newsfile will discuss the mass sacking, the state of the economy, the Akwatia MP contempt case, and the takeover of 44 forest reserves by galamsey.

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1 week ago Playback: Newsfile discussed mass sacking, Akwatia MP contempt & galamsey

Today's edition of Newsfile discussed the mass sacking, the state of the economy, the Akwatia MP contempt case, and the takeover of 44 forest reserves by galamsey.

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1 week ago 44 of Ghana’s Forest Reserves under siege by armed illegal miners – Lands Minister

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed that 44 of the country’s forest reserves are under severe threat from heavily armed illegal small-scale miners, commonly known as galamsey operators.

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1 week ago Illegal Mining: Ghana requires billions to reclaim, restore degraded lands – EPA

Ghana will need billions of dollars to treat, reclaim and restore vast degraded lands and waterbodies caused by activities of illegal miners over the years.

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1 week ago Ghana’s forest reserves, water bodies under siege; government vows to act

Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Wednesday highlighted the devastating impact of illegal mining, known as galamsey, on the country’s forest reserves and water bodies.

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2 w. ago Illegal miners block Forestry Commission’s access after hijacking 9 reserves

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has painted a disturbing picture of Ghana's fight against illegal mining (galamsey).

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2 w. ago Western Regional minister Joseph Nelson commits to illegal mining fight

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has expressed deep regret about the wanton destruction of the environment in the region through illegal mining activities. He said the situation is threatening livelihoods dependent on water bodies, forest reserves and general economic development in the region. Speaking to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Coordinating Directors in the region […]

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