Save Ghana From Cancers -Group Urges Prez
CANCER Voices Gh, a registered cancer group, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to save the nation from cancers and their related complications. Making their case during this...
Tag: Occupational safety and health
The Dangers Associated With Occupational Exposure To Wood Dust
Exposure to wood dust may cause external and internal health problems. Adverse health effects associated with wood dust exposure may include dermatitis, allergic respiratory effects, mucosal and...
Somey Warlord Backs Gov’t Action Against Salt Mining Firm
The warlord of Somey Traditional Area, Awaklasuga Torgbui Sape Agbo V, has said the area disassociates itself from recent comments by a supposed Paramount Chief of the area, Togbui Adama III,...
Chinese Gov’t To Provide Fund To Sanitize ‘galamsey’ Mining
The Chinese government is willing to give Ghana a grant to fund its intended multilateral mining integrated project, which seeks to sanitise the small scale mining sector. An initial amount of about...
Chinese Gov’t To Offer Grant For Ghana’s Alternative Livelihood Prog. For Illegal Miners
The Chinese government is willing to give Ghana a grant to fund its intended multilateral mining integrated project, which seeks to sanitise the small scale mining sector. An initial amount of about...
Perseus Mining Repairs Construction Defects In Resettlement Buildings
Perseus Mining Ghana Limited, operating in the Upper Denkyira West District in the Central Region, has repairs hairline cracks and other constructional defects found on 201 buildings it recently...
Let’s Consider ‘doctor Visit’ At Our Workplaces
The National Safety Campaign (NASACA) has released a statement advocating and calling for the consideration of what they term ''Doctor Visit'' to ensure a healthy human resource in the country. The...
Philippine Minister Bans New Open-Pit Mines Worth $8 Bn
Philippine socialite-turned-environment minister Regina Lopez caused ire in the mining industry Thursday by announcing a ban on new open-pit mines, a move that threatens over eight billion dollars in...
Government’s Alternative Livelihood Program For Illegal Miners To Cost $10 Million
The five-year Multilateral Mining Integrated Project that will offer an alternative source of livelihood for illegal miners is estimated to cost around $10 million. In a Citi FM report, according to...
Fight Against Galamsey Requires Well-Thought Plan, Strong Leadership – Mishio
A former chairman of Ghana’s national security committee for Lands and Natural Resources, Brigadier General Daniel K. Mishio, says the fight against illegal small scale mining can only be won with...
Sandvik Mining Celebrates 2.5 Million Man-Hours Without Injury
The Sales Area West Africa of global mining equipment giant, Sandvik Mining & Construction, has celebrated a major milestone of working 2.5 million man-hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). This...
Government Begins Clampdown On Recalcitrant Illegal Mining Firms
Government has heightened the fight against illegal mining by summoning mining companies that are still engaged in the act after the expiration of the 12-day ultimatum. Okobeng Mining Company has...
Move Excavators From Mining Sites Within 30 Days – Lands Minister
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Peter Amewu has ordered owners of earth moving equipment and excavators operating in mining areas to evacuate their equipment from such areas within 30...
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...
Minerals Commission Boss Exposes Small-Scale Gold Mining Companies
Chief Executive of Minerals Commission, Dr. Toni Aubynn, has admitted that more than a 1,000 small-scale gold mining companies currently operating have not been ratified by Parliament. He said all...
Minerals Commission Boss Exposes Small-Scale Gold Mining Companies
CHIEF Executive of Minerals Commission, Dr. Toni Aubynn, has admitted that more than a 1,000 small-scale gold mining companies currently operating have not been ratified by Parliament. He said all...
Illegal Miners Will Be Absorbed Under Special Project
Government has said it will put in place an alternative livelihood programme for illegal miners who are expected to be out of work soon, following moves to end their activities. According to the...
Gbane Mine Blast Kills 7, Police Investigations Ongoing
Police have started investigations into a mine blast which occurred at Gbane in the Talensi district in the Upper East region that killed seven people. The miners are said to have died after inhaling...
Five Dead In Mining Pit In Talensi
At least five small scale miners have been confirmed dead at Gbane mining site in the Talensi district of the Upper East Region. The five met their untimely death when they were mining underground...
7 Feared Dead In Upper East During Mining Explosion
A fatal mining explosion has struck at Gbani, a community in the Talensi District of the Upper East region, with as many as 7 people feared dead in the tragedy. An endless chain of mining explosive...