424 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed government’s determination to intensify efforts to protect Ghana’s forest reserves against illegal mining, illegal logging and other environmental crimes threatening the country’s natural resources. The assurance was conveyed through the Board Chairman of the […]
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Fear and Tension Rise in Tepa-Mfante as unknown miners storm community mining site with 4 excavators and pay loaders, youth angry
302Anxiety and anger are mounting across Mfante, Asikam, Subrisu, Numesua and surrounding communities as residents report that unknown individuals have forcefully moved onto their community mining site with heavy equipment, sparking fears of a looming confrontation. According to eyewitness accounts from the area,4 excavators and pay loaders were seen yesterday around 7:15pm entering the mining […]
Weija Water Users Association Petitions Government Over Encroachment On GIDA Lands At Tuba
422 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 […]
Lands Minister Visits Exhibition Session at African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
487 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. […]
NAIMOS Dismantles Massive Galamsey Network on River Pra in Eastern Region
581 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 […]
River Amanzule Restored as Anti–Illegal Mining Efforts Yield Results in Ellembelle-Kabore
592 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 […]
Lithium deal: Minister not avoiding stakeholder engagement – PRO
639 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, […]
NDC Ashanti Organiser Isham Alhassan Slams ‘Baseless’ Galamsey Claims Against Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene
633 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 […]
Mahama Pledges 1,500 Cedis Monthly Stipend for Youth in Afforestation Efforts
594 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 […]
Govt defends revocation of 278 small-scale mining licences
535 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 […]