Illegal Mining

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Minister On Right Course With ‘galamsey’ Directive

Rev. Dr Joyce Aryee has thrown her weight behind the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, for...

International

Ex-Child Soldier Wins Environment Prize

An ex-child soldier who has spent years risking his life to fight illegal mining and wildlife poaching has been given a...

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Daboase Plant Still Under Threat From Galamsey

The illegal mining remains a major threat to River Pra and the Daboase water treatment plant in the Wassa East...

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The 21-Day #stopGalamseynow Ultimatum Story

Following the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ declaration of a 21-day ultimatum to all illegal miners to...

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Amewu Orders Removal of Excavators From Mining Sites

The Minister's tour of some sites in W/R revealed some equipment still on site Lands and Natural Resources Minister...

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Methodist Church Joins Fight Against Galamsey To Save the Environment

The Diocesan Bishop of the Methodist Church at Sekondi, Right Reverend, Daniel De-graft Brace, has declared the support...

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The Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing; Citi FM’s Galamsey Campaign In Retrospect

Am I the only person not surprised at politicians’ endorsement of the campaign spearheaded by Citi FM and others...

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The 21-Day #StopGalamseyNow Ultimatum Story [Infographic]

Following the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ declaration of a 21-day ultimatum to all illegal miners to...

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I Will Do Galamsey In My Church If I’m Told There’s Gold – Prophet One

Leader of the Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, Prophet Dr. Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom is opposed to government’s...

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Government Not Mandated To Provide Alternative Jobs To ‘Galamseyers’

It is not obligatory for the government to provide sustainable livelihood for illegal miners causing destruction to...

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Pentecostal and Charismatic Council Backs Galamsey Fight

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council has joined the fight against illegal mining popularly known to as...

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Fighting A Battle With One’s Hands Tied To One’s Back

The nature and extent of the damage that has been done to our landscape and water-bodies is such that I sometimes...

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Government Warned Against Galamsey, Vigilante Groups

Key developments that have happened since the inauguration of President Akuffo-Addo have attracted the concerns of many...

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Fighting the Galamsey Battle With Our Hands Tied Behind Our Backs

The nature and extent of the damage that has been done to our landscape and water-bodies is such that I sometimes...

Business

Government Will Cater For Welfare of Illegal Miners – Amewu

Mr John Peter Amewu, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has urged illegal miners to take advantage of the...

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Gov’t Will Cater For Welfare of Illegal Miners

Mr John Peter Amewu, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has urged illegal miners to take advantage of the...

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National Red Friday Observed To Rally Ghanaians Against Galamsey

The Media Coalition Against Galamsey and its partners say the “appreciable response” to the National Red Friday...

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We Can’t Leave Galamsey Fight For Future Generations – Frimpong-Boateng

The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has stressed the importance...

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We Can’t Leave Galamsey Fight For Future Generations

The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has stressed the importance...