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102 The Weija Water Users Association has appealed to the government to urgently intervene in what it describes as growing encroachment on state-acquired irrigation lands belonging to the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) at Tuba, warning that the situation could escalate into conflict if not addressed immediately. At a press conference in Weija, the Association […]
123 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has paid a significant visit to the exhibition session at the ongoing Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, as Ghana continues to position itself as a leading destination for sustainable and responsible mining investment on the African continent. […]
261 The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has uncovered and dismantled a sprawling and deeply entrenched network of illegal mining activities operating on the Pra River in the Eastern Region, dealing a major blow to galamsey operations that have long polluted one of Ghana’s most vital water bodies. In a daring, intelligence-led operation conducted […]
337 The River Amanzule, once heavily polluted by the activities of illegal mining, has shown remarkable signs of recovery following intensified government action against galamsey in the Ellembelle Constituency of the Western Region. This assurance was given by Mr. Mahmud Kabore, Spokesperson to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, who publicly declared the river […]
348 The Media Relations Officer of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has dismissed claims that the Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is avoiding stakeholder engagement on an alleged proposed 7% lithium royalty rate. Reports had suggested the Minister was reluctant to participate in discussions on a fiscal framework for lithium royalties, […]
409 In a strongly worded press statement released earlier yesterday , Mr. Isham Alhassan, the Ashanti Regional Organiser and Political Coordinator of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), categorically refuted and condemned recent allegations linking the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, to illegal mining activities, commonly known as “galamsey.” Mr. Alhassan, who stated he […]
387 President John Dramani Mahama has announced a plan to provide a monthly stipend of 1,500 cedis to youth involved in afforestation efforts, as part of his government’s strategy to reclaim lands ravaged by galamsey. This, he announced, will not only create jobs for the youth but also complement efforts to reclaim lands being lost […]
328 The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has defended its decision to revoke 278 small-scale mining licences, insisting the action was necessary to correct widespread irregularities and safeguard communities affected by poor licencing practices. Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Sulemana Yusif, made the clarification when he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee […]
3,670 The Ghanaian government has launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming the artisanal and small-scale mining sector. According to Mr Frank Asare,National coordinator for rCOMSDEP, the program seeks to promote environmentally responsible mining practices, provide vocational training, and restore lands degraded by illegal mining activities. […]
4,079 The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has visited the disputed mining concession at Manso Tontokrom to assess the situation and assure stakeholders of the government’s commitment to resolving the impasse peacefully and fairly. During the visit, Dr. Amoakohene was accompanied by representatives from the Minerals Commission, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Regional Security […]