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1,187 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 […]
1,339 The Atwima Mponua NDC Constituency Chairman, Mr. Haruna Salifu, popularly known as Chairman Kutu, has debunked a viral video that accused him of involvement in illegal mining, also known as galamsey. In response to the false allegations, Chairman Kutu has taken legal action against Amaro Shakur, the publisher of the video, seeking damages of […]
854 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 […]
1,358 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 […]
1,246 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 […]
1,260 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 […]
1,483 President John Dramani Mahama has taken another significant step towards promoting girls’ education and empowerment in Ghana. On Thursday, he officially launched the free sanitary pad initiative for girls in school, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender and Social Protection. This initiative is a testament to the […]
1,047 The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, on behalf of H.E. John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has formally extended an invitation to the President of the Ga Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, to chair the national launch of a free sanitary pad distribution […]
1,159 The Minerals Commission has issued a statement regarding Akonta Mining Limited’s claim of having a valid mining lease in an area located outside the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. The Commission’s attention was drawn to the matter following a press conference held by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, which stated that the Company […]
1,298 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 […]