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Over 800 illegal miners arrested since 2023, Foresters urge dialogue to end galamsey

The Forestry Commission says over 800 illegal miners have been arrested since 2023, through the joint security taskforce to clamp down on the menace...

Mpohor: Queenmother sobs over galamsey, poor roads during Mahama visit

What was supposed to be a simple submission on a critical infrastructural issue drew a queen mother to tears.She was part of some traditional...

5 injured as youth clash with ‘galamseyers’ in Afao forest reserve

Five individuals sustained injuries during a confrontation between residents and illegal miners operating in the Afao Forest Reserve at Sehwi Nkatieso in the Bibiani...

Gov’t stands firm in ‘galamsey’ fight – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to combating illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.He emphasized the government's ongoing efforts to address this pressing...

Photos from DW-JoyNews street debate on ‘galamsey’

German multilingual news network Deutsche Welle (DW-TV) and The Multimedia Group, through its JoyNews platform organised a street debate on illegal mining, commonly referred...

Galamsey effects have left our river bodies powerless – Fetish Priest

The harm to water bodies through illegal mining operations has left the majority of Ghana’s river deities powerless.This is according to Okomfo Baffour Gyau,...

We’ll reject donations from proceeds of galamsey – Catholic Church to members

The Catholic Church has declared that it will not accept donations derived from proceeds of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey in Ghana.This...

Galamsey: Three charged in connection with Aisha Huang case

Three individuals connected to the Aisha Huang case are facing charges for engaging in illegal mining activities and immigration-related offenses.The charges include conspiracy to...

Let’s strategize to push the incoming government to stop galamsey – Catholic Bishop Conference...

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference is pushing for the collective adoption of strategic plans to pressure the next government to stop galamsey.Bishop of the...

Galamsey: GMA defends withdrawal from Organised Labour’s October 10 strike

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has defended its decision to withdraw from the intended nationwide strike by Organised Labour over the government’s failure to...

Channel resources meant for 40th Farmers’ Day to tackle ‘galamsey’ – PFAG to govt

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has raised concerns about challenges faced by the country’s agricultural sector and urged the government to shift...
Attorney General and Minister for Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame

Expediting prosecution processes key to tackling galamsey – Godfred Dame

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has lamented the severe impact of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, on Ghana’s environment.He...

Galamsey: Investigation into attack on Joy News’ Erastus Asare and colleagues is already growing...

It has been over two weeks since some armed illegal miners ambushed Joy News’ environmental journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor, and three of his colleagues...

Galamsey: GNASSM taskforce arrests 3; destroys 8 changfans on River Birim [Video]

The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) taskforce, Akwatia zone, has arrested three illegal miners in Akyem Okyinso, a suburb of Akyem Asuom...

Miner drowns in galamsey pit at Sefwi Asawinso

A tragic incident occurred at Sefwi Asawinso 'A' in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region, where a young miner lost...

IET urges peace and unity in Bawku amidst calls to address galamsey challenges

In a heartfelt appeal for peace, the President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, has called on...

UTAG’s anti-galamsey strike achieved nothing – Prof Boadi [Video]

The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Isaac Boadi, has downplayed the effectiveness...

Sehwi farmers stage protest against galamsey activities on farmlands

Farmers in Sehwi Boako have staged a protest demanding immediate action against illegal mining activities encroaching on their agricultural lands within the Wiawso Municipality.The...

UTAG suspends anti-galamsey strike

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called off its strike in protest of the devastation caused by illegal mining locally known as...
court

Court refers Atti-Morkwa Chief’s galamsey case to Chief Justice

The Kumasi High Court has referred a case in which a mining company is accusing the Paramount Chief of the Atti-Morkwa Traditional Area, Oseadeeyo...

Galamsey: Nkroful Chief warns political party executives

The Chief of Nkroful in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region, Nana Kwasi Kutuah V, has strongly condemned the involvement of some heads...
Erastus Asare Donkor

Galamsey: We were beaten by armed men who erased our recorded footage – Erastus...

An award-winning environmental and investigative journalist with the Multimedia Group Limited, Erastus Asare Donkor, has recounted a harrowing experience he and his team faced...
Galamsey

Galamsey activities wash away parts of Aboi Nkwanta-Samreboi road

Parts of the Aboi Nkwanta-Samrebol Road in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region have been completely washed away due to increased...
University of Ghana, Legon

Galamsey: UTAG-UG votes against NEC’s decision to suspend strike

The University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has voted to reject the National Executive Committee's (NEC) decision to...

Ghana risks missing SDG 6 due to galamsey

Ghana’s effort to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) is under serious threat due to the devastation caused by illegal mining commonly known...

Togolese galamseyer jailed 18 years, five others granted bail

The Koforidua Circuit Court A has sentenced a Togolese national, Shaibu Yaw, to 18 years in prison with hard labour for engaging in illegal...

Galamsey fight: UTAG to call off strike October 29

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has instructed its members to call off their ongoing strike by...

Why political parties “refuse” to address galamsey – Prof. Karikari

Professor Kwame Karikari has stated that, political parties in Ghana are reluctant to prioritize the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, due to...

Galamsey fight: Kofi Koranteng wants jail time for Akufo-Addo, ministers

Independent presidential candidate, Kofi Koranteng has demanded that President Akufo-Addo and his ministers face jail time for their “gross incompetence” in handling illegal mining...

Galamsey: Nine mining companies sue Paramount Chief of Atti-Morkwa

The embattled Paramount chief of the Atti-Morkwa Traditional Area in the Central Region, Oseadeeyo Kwesi Kennin IV, already embroiled in legal challenges over alleged...

We must regain momentum in fight against galamsey – Ken Ashigbey

The Media Coalition Against Galamsey has expressed frustration over the declining public demand for an end to illegal mining, known as galamsey.The coalition's convener,...

NAPO assures Christian Council of NPP’s commitment to fight galamsey

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), has assured the Eminent Persons Group of the Christian Council...

Religious leaders, community members forge forces to fight Galamsey in Konongo

Religious leaders and community members in the Konongo community of the Ashanti region are standing against illegal mining activities swallowing up the green vegetation...

Multimedia Group condemns attack on JoyNews crew at galamsey site

The Multimedia Group Limited (MGL) has condemned an attack on some journalists with its Kumasi-based Luv FM during a report on the illegal mining...

3 arrested over assault of JoyNews crew at galamsey site

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the assault on some Luv FM journalists during a report on the illegal mining issue at...
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)

FDA warns against packaging and distribution of ‘galamsey water’

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a public warning against the packaging and distribution of water labeled as "galamsey water," citing serious...

Galamsey: Arrest suspects who attacked JoyNews crew at Manso Nkran – IGP urged

The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining is calling on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest and prosecute the owners of a mining...

Galamsey fight: Dominic Ayine backs shoot-to-kill approach

Former Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has proposed a more radical approach to the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey.The MP...

Woman shot dead in ‘galamsey’ pit in Ashanti region; others injured

One woman has been reported dead after a member of a local security group guarding a 'galamsey' site opened fire into a mining pit...

Galamsey: Weak mining regulations fuel illegal mining menace – CSOs

Civil Society Organizations, including the Wassa Association of Communities Affected by Mining (WACAM), the Centre for Public Interest Law (CEPIL), and the Centre for...