Galamsey Operator Cries
An illegal miner in the Eastern region says he feels betrayed by the governing New Patriotic Party which he supported to come to power. Kojo – not his real name – who has been involved in ilegal...
Tag: Illegal Mining
Galamsey Continues On Pra River Despite Ban
Illegal mining activities along the Pra River in the Western Region continue unabated despite the coming into force the ban on all forms of illegal small scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, in...
Small-Scale Miners Help Clear ‘galamsey’ Sites
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has stated that through efforts of its members, the activities of ‘galamsey’ operatives has been reduced drastically. In a statement...
Sale of Galamsey Washing Machines ‘high’ Despite Efforts To End the Canker
Sellers of machines used mostly by illegal small scale miners to extract gold from the ore, appear unfazed by the ongoing campaign to clamp down on the activities of the miners, popularly known as...
Kojo Antwi Fumes Over Galamsey
Ace musician Julius Kojo Antwi, simply known as Kojo Antwi, has registered his disgust at the increasing illegal mining popularly known as galamsey in Ghana. He is, therefore, urging his fellow...
I Don’t Support Galamsey – Okyehene
The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has dismissed claims that galamsey operators are digging under his palace at Kyebi in the East Akim municipality of the Eastern Region. He has been...
Media, Partners Paint Ghana Red Today To Raise Voices Against Galamsey
Ghana goes red today as the media advocacy to end illegal mining (galamsey) switches its activities to another dimension. The Media Coalition Against Galamsey, OccupyGhana and other partners declared...
We’ll Not Allow Galamsey To Destroy Our Nation – Nana Addo
President Nana Akufo Addo has reiterated his resolve to deal with illegal mining, popularly referred to as Galamsey. Speaking at a durbar at the Dormaahene’s Palace in the Brong Ahafo Region, Nana...
Anti-Galamsey Success ‘just the Beginning’ – Ken Ashigbey
Managing Director of the Graphic Communications Group Limited, Ken Ashigbey, who has been a key figure in the fight against illegal mining, says the campaign must continue despite recent successes....
We’ll Not Allow Galamsey To Destroy Our Nation
President Nana Akufo Addo has reiterated his resolve to deal with illegal mining, popularly referred to as Galamsey. Speaking at a durbar at the Dormaahene’s Palace in the Brong Ahafo Region, Nana...
Galamseyers Vacate Sites; Chinese Beg
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government appears to be winning the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, as most operators have reportedly withdrawn from the sites nationwide. A...
Israel Supports Ghana’s Galamsey Fight
The State of Israel, through its mission in Ghana, has offered the West African country its full support in the fight against illegal small-scale mining (galamsey). A statement issued by Israeli...
Lands and Natural Resources Minister Tours Galamsey Sites
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, yesterday led a delegation to illegal mining sites in the country, as the 21-day ultimatum given to illegal miners operating in the country...
We Don’t Engage In Galamsey; We Provide Technical Support- Chinese
Chinese nationals in the Wassa Akropong district of the Western Region say the only role they play in the illegal small scale mining in the area is to provide technical support to local miners. They...
Government Bans Mining Around Water Bodies
Government has totally banned mining around water bodies in the country. The move, according to government, is to protect the water bodies from being polluted by miners. Vice President Dr. Mahamadu...
Minister To Transfer Mines Inspector Found Drunk During ‘galamsey’ Site Tour
A mines inspector was found ‘heavily drunk’ during a ministerial tour of the Eastern region booming with illegal mining popularly known as ‘galamsey’. Visibly displeased, the Lands and...
Excavators Will Now Operate With Permits – Amewu
Earth moving machines will henceforth operate with permits in the country, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu has said. He told Citi News in an interview that, excavators...
Ewusiejo Community Surviving With Galamsey-Polluted River [Photos]
Residents of Ewusiejo, a rural community in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region, are reeling under the negative effects of illegal mining upstream. The community is few meters away from...
#StopGalamseyNow In Tindonmolgo
Residents of Tindonmolgo, a suburb of Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, are appealing to the Regional Minister, Rockson Bukari and the Regional Police Command, to clamp down on illegal miners in...
Israeli Ambassador Declares Support For Galamsey Fight
The Israeli ambassador to Ghana, H. E Ami Mehl, has declared his support for Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to him, the State of Israel is “fully...