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One dead after galamseyers allegedly set Golden Star Mine ablaze at Benso [Watch]
One person has died and four others have sustained various degrees of injuries following disturbances between some illegal miners and workers of...
Galamsey: Clement Apaak calls for probe into Frimpong-Boateng’s damning allegations
Builsa South Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Clementg Apaak, has called for a probe into former Minister for Environment, Science and Technology,...
21 ‘galamseyers’ arrested at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi concession
A total of 21 illegal miners who had invaded Felix hole (Cote D’or) underground operational area of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) have been...
There are ‘galamseyers’ in Jubilee House – Prof Frimpong-Boateng [Audio]
JoyNews/AdomNews · Frimpong Boateng On Galamsey
Former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has revealed...
I was a ‘galamsey’ boy, music changed my life – Great Ampong [Video]
Talented gospel singer Great Ampong says if it were not for his musical talent, he might not have survived life.
Galamsey: COCOBOD loses ¢4.8 billion in Western Region
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says it has lost GH¢4.8 billion worth of investment in 35 hectares of cocoa farms to illegal...
Alleged National Security operative in custody over alleged ‘galamsey’ and robbery
An alleged National Security person cited in a gold scam and robbery case has been arrested for a galamsey-related offence.
Govt reclaims over 1,000 hectares of galamsey lands in Western North Region
The Government of Ghana, through the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP), has reclaimed over 1,000 hectares of land from illegal...
Galamsey: Govt reclaims over 1,000 hectares in Western North
The government of Ghana through the newly established National Alternative Employment and Livelihood programme (NAELP) has reclaimed over 1000 hectares of land...
SHS graduate allegedly stoned to death at ‘galamsey’ site near Denkyira Obuasi
A 22-year-old Senior High School (SHS) graduate, Evans Wireko, has been stoned to death at a 'galamsey' site by some persons at...
Nigerian ‘galamseyer’ found dead in his room at Sehwi Danyame
A Nigerian national, believed to be in his forties, has been found dead in his room at Sehwi Danyame in the Juaboso...
Girl, 14, dies in ‘galamsey’ pit at Besiase
A 14-year-old has died after an uncovered 'galamsey' pit caved in at Besiase in the Kwawu West municipality of the Eastern Region.
Galamsey: One shot, tipper truck burnt in renewed clashes at Asanko Mines
At least one illegal miner has been left injured after some police officers stationed at Asanko Gold Mines allegedly shot him in...
Anyinam youth clash with police over arrest of 2 ‘galamseyers’
There was pandemonium at the Anyinam police station in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern region after the arrest of two...
Two teenagers involved in galamsey drown in River Offin
A teenager has drowned and another missing in the Offin River after they dived into the river in an attempt to escape...
Young man perishes in ‘galamsey’ pit collapse
A young has reportedly died at Denkyira of the Kwahu West District after a galamsey pit collapsed on him.
Galamsey equipment in Oda Forest Reserve set on fire
The Forestry Commission (FC) has burnt some mining equipment seized from illegal miners operating within forest reserves in the Ashanti Region.
Repair works begin on aircraft for anti-galamsey activities
The fight against ‘galamsey’ is intensifying as government teams up with the Ghana Chamber of Mines and the Ghana Airforce (Western Command)...
Govt set to repair 3 aircrafts at €700,000 to help fight ‘galamsey’
The fight against illegal mining is about getting more intensive and rigorous as the government teams up with the Chamber of Mines...
How this Kumawood actor lost GH¢120,000 to galamsey will shock you
Kumawood star, Ras Nene, also known as Dr. Likee, has recounted how he invested an initial amount of GH¢70,000 in illegal mining,...
2 Chinese, 4 Ghanaians arrested over galamsey at Enchi
Two Chinese and four Ghanaians have been arrested at Asemkrom in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region for their involvement...
Man drowns in galamsey pit; family suspects foul play
A 26-year-old man, Azumah Razak, has drowned in a galamsey pit at Kwahu Oframase in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern...
26-year-old man drowns in galamsey pit, family suspects foul play
A 26-year-old man, Azumah Razak, has drowned in a galamsey pit at Kwahu Oframase in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern...
Two brothers drown in galamsey pit
Two brothers have reportedly lost their lives after they drowned in a galamsey pit filled with water at Manso Watereso in the...
‘Galamseyer’ fined ₵1.2 billion for illegal mining
A Circuit Court at Dormaa-Ahenkro in the Dormaa Central Municipality of Bono Region has sentenced Alexander Addo, aged 24 and unemployed, to...
Soldiers face incessant attacks from residents in galamsey communities
Soldiers deployed to clamp down on illegal mining operations have come under incessant violent attacks from affected communities.
According...
25 out of 43 districts in Ashanti region affected by galamsey
Seven more districts in the Ashanti Region have been invaded by illegal miners, despite increased efforts to stop the menace.
Asantehene to summon chiefs whose lands have been invaded by ‘galamseyers’
Chiefs in the Ashanti Region who have had their lands invaded by illegal miners will be summoned by the Asantehene for questioning...
Galamsey: Okyenhene sends SOS message to chiefs
The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has warned the chiefs in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional area to stop engaging in illegal mining,...
Galamsey: 2 miners arrested, 15 equipment destroyed
Two persons have been arrested and 15 Chanfang machines destroyed in a task force exercise against illegal mining on River Pra in...
Okyenhene destools Benkumhene over galamsey
Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has ordered for the destoolment of Benkumhene of Asamang Tamfoe, Nana Boakye Darkwa, over alleged illegal mining.
Terrorists may take advantage of ‘galamsey’ for funding – Minister
Minister of National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah, has warned that terrorists may take advantage of galamsey activities.
The Minister...
Anas reveals motive behind ‘Galamsey Economy’ exposé
Since the release of the undercover investigation documentary by Anas Aremeyaw Anas, many have questioned why the undercover investigative journalist will entice...
Anas’ galamsey economy documentary ‘misleading’ – Elizabeth Ohene
Journalist, politician and former Minister of State in the John Kufuor administration, Mrs. Elizabeth Akua Ohene has questioned the credibility behind investigative...
Galamsey: I don’t come from a cheap house to misbehave cheap – Minister
The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has parried allegations of his involvement in illegal mining locally known as galamsey.
‘Missing GH¢17m galamsey money’: I never collapsed – Minister
The Western Regional Minister has maintained a social media post alleging a missing GH¢17 galamsey money was false.
According...
Watch Anas’ latest exposé, Galamsey Economy
Ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has premiered his latest project.
The exposé, dubbed ‘Galamsey Economy’, was shown at...
Galamsey exposé: More woes for Adu Boahen as Special Prosecutor takes over investigations
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has commenced investigations into corruption allegations against the former Minister of State at the Ministry of...
Galamsey Economy exposé: Franklin Cudjoe has this to say about Bawumia [Listen]
JoyNews/AdomNews · Franklin Cudjoe Defends Bawumia Over Galamsey Exposé
Founding President and Chief Executive Officer of IMANI Centre for...
Kweku Baako slams Presidential Staffer over galamsey exposé
The Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide Newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, has hit hard at Presidential Staffer, Charles Nii Teiko Tagoe...