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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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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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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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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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 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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