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DCE Takes Action: Galamsey Activities Halted in Diaso Township

328  The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Upper Denkyira West in the Central Region, Hon. Isaac Nsiah, has taken decisive action to address the issue of galamsey (illegal small-scale mining) in the Diaso township. Following a series of awareness-raising posts, the DCE ordered the immediate cessation of galamsey activities in the area and initiated a […]

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Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Commemorates World Menstrual Hygiene Day

198  The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) Kumasi Metro and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) Kumasi Metro-Health Directorate, recently commemorated the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Day under the global theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.” The event was marked with a special gathering at Islamic Senior High School, where […]

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Ghana Police Service Cracks Down on Illegal Mining in Western Region, 9 Arrested

571    The Ghana Police Service has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining in the country, particularly in the Western Region. In a recent operation, a special police team against illegal mining, led by ACPOL Mr. Eric Asiedu, Head of Police Special Operations, arrested nine suspects found mining along the main road leading to […]

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Desperate Plea: Ashanti Miners Seek Government Intervention

453  A group of small-scale miners in Ghana’s Ashanti Region has made a desperate plea to President John Dramani Mahama and Lands Minister ,Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah for immediate assistance. The miners, who are facing dwindling access to mining concessions, are on the brink of losing everything. “We’re losing everything!” exclaimed Felix Yaw Andam, spokesperson […]

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Land Reclamation crucial to responsible mining-Vivinel group of companies CEO

375  Abdullai Dauda, CEO of Vivinel Group of Companies, has emphasized that land reclamation is a crucial aspect of responsible mining. As a miner, Dauda is committed to ensuring that mined lands are reclaimed to prevent future disasters and restore the land’s nutrients for agricultural and other industrial purposes. Mr Abdullai Dauda made this commitment […]

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Controversy Surrounds National Security’s Takeover of Licensed Mine in Ashanti Region

709  A bizarre incident has unfolded in the Adansi North district of the Ashanti region, where National Security personnel took over a licensed small-scale underground mine at Akatakyieso. The mine, which was previously operated by a private company, was driven out by security forces, who then installed men armed with pump-action guns to guard the […]

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Ghana Hard Rock Miners Association Advocates for Sustainable Mining Practices

679  Okofo Dr Twum Barimah V,National  President of the Ghana Hard Rock Miners Association, has emphasized that hard rock miners are law-abiding and operate in an economically sustainable manner. Contrary to misconceptions, the Association asserts that hard rock mining does not involve mining in forests, farmlands, or water bodies. The Association has expressed its full […]

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National Sanitation Day: A Call to Action for a Healthier Tomorrow-Amenfi Central MP

649  The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, in collaboration with the Amenfi Central District Assembly and the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe invite all residents to observe the upcoming National Sanitation Day. This important event aims to promote a clean and healthy environment, and the community is encouraged […]