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162 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced a significant breakthrough in the government’s fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. In a press briefing held on April 21, 2025, Minister Buah revealed that Akonta Mining Company Ltd., a legally registered mining company, has been implicated in a […]
153 The Ghana Police Service has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining, also known as galamsey, in the Western Region. On the fourth day of their operations, the police raided a galamsey site in the Samreboi forest, resulting in the arrest of 21 more individuals involved in illegal mining activities. This brings the total […]
296 Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has taken a significant step towards promoting environmental cleanliness in the region by joining the AshantiFest clean-up exercise today. The initiative aims to clean up Greater Kumasi, focusing on various venues across the city. The minister joined the cleaning exercise at several key locations, including: – Dr. […]
336 The NDC Branch Chairman for Island City at Ahenema Kokoben in the Atwima Kwanwoma municipality , Reuben Solomon Jabari, has strongly denied allegations that he forcibly took two plots of land belonging to the founder of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom, popularly known as Opambour. The man of God, in […]
181 A shocking exposé has revealed the alarming extent of corruption and environmental destruction perpetrated by Clean-Jobs Resources, a mining company operating in the Western North Region of Ghana. The company’s alleged involvement in galamsey operations, in collusion with high-ranking forestry officials, has raised serious concerns about the government’s ability to combat the menace of […]
430 A task force against illegal mining, led by Captain (Retired) John Kwame Jabari, has launched a 24-hour joint operation with the Forestry Commission to combat illegal mining in forest reserves across the Ashanti Region . This operation is a significant step towards addressing the menace of illegal mining, which has been a major concern […]
339 In a bold move to combat illegal mining, a combined Anti-Galamsey Taskforce has successfully carried out operations at Offin Shelterbelt and Kotokum in the Atwima Mponua District. The taskforce, comprising personnel from National Security, the Police, and the Forestry Commission, faced a violent ambush by armed illegal miners at Offin Shelterbelt. One officer was […]
334 Captain (Retired) John Kwame Jabari, Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, has proposed a novel approach to combat illegal mining in Ghana: instant reclamation. According to Captain Jabari, immediately reclaiming mined lands when illegal miners are arrested and their equipment seized would deter others from engaging in galamsey. If the pits are left uncovered, illegal miners […]
385 Mr. Ibrahim Alhassan, a concerned citizen, has made a passionate appeal to Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, to join forces with Eratus Asare Donkor of the Multimedia Group to tackle the menace of illegal mining in the Ashanti Region. This call to action comes in response to Dr. Amoakohene’s question on Facebook, […]
707 A disturbing report has emerged of a large-scale invasion of the Jimira Forest Reserve by Chinese miners, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. According to sources, over 50 excavators were deployed to the reserve yesterday, located in the Ashanti Region, under the Nkawie Forestry District Services Division. The miners’ activities have resulted […]