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Illegal slums serving galamsey operators razed down – Western Region Forestry Boss
The Western Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, Nana Poku Bosompim, has confirmed the successful demolition of major illegal slums that served as safe...
‘Our galamsey fight is nothing but staged drama until the kingpins are dealt with’...
The recent arrest of 26 illegal miners near Samreboi in the Western Region has reignited discussions on Ghana’s ongoing battle against illegal mining, commonly...
Abuakwa South MP raises alarm over galamsey-linked water crisis
Abuakwa South MP Dr. Kingsley Agyemang has expressed deep concern over a worsening water crisis in his constituency, blaming the situation on the impact...
Police arrest 26 in Samreboi galamsey crackdown
In a decisive operation conducted by the Ghana Police, twenty-six individuals have been arrested in connection with illegal mining activities in a forest reserve...
Galamsey could be aiding Bawku conflict — Forestry Commission boss [Audio]
The Western Regional Director of the Forestry Commission, Nana Kwabena Bosompim, has raised concerns that proceeds from illegal mining, widely known as galamsey, could...
Arrest gang leaders behind hidden galamsey settlement – Prof. Appiagyei-Atua
University of Ghana law lecturer, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has called for the immediate arrest of gang leaders linked to a hidden galamsey settlement recently...
Galamsey: Military destroys hidden settlement in Western region [Photos+Video]
The military has raided and demolished a hidden settlement at Abrewa Ne Nkran in the Western Region, home to over 10,000 residents.
The community, founded...
I feel tempted to laugh at how the NDC is struggling to fight galamsey...
The Communications Director of the 2024 Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has expressed frustration over how the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) is handling...
GAF embark on ‘surgical’ anti-galamsey operations [Photos]
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have commenced a series of targeted anti-galamsey operations across all three Commands in a renewed effort to clamp down...
Galamsey: 8 arrested in Eastern region, equipment seized
The taskforce set up by the Eastern Regional Security Council to clamp down on illegal mining has apprehended eight illegal miners and impounded dozens...
Mpasatia galamsey pit undergoes reclamation efforts
Reclamation efforts have begun at the Mpasatia Yaw Nkwanta illegal mining site in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region, following the deaths...
Deputy Interior Minister defends deportation of foreigners involved in galamsey
Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Terlarbi has admitted that Ghana’s overstretched criminal justice and prison systems are unable to effectively prosecute and detain foreign nationals...
‘If we don’t take care, we’ll lose galamsey fight again’ – Deputy Interior Minister
Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Terlarbi has warned that Ghana risks losing the battle against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, if pragmatic and innovative...
Timelines in galamsey fight not necessary – Kwakye Ofosu
Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has emphasized that the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, requires...
Galamsey: It’s populist; rescind before Ghana is destroyed – Prof. Aning on transfer of...
Security expert Professor Kwasi Aning has criticised the directive to transfer all police commanders stationed in mining communities, warning that the policy—particularly its handling...
I didn’t inherit any galamsey drones, ask Minerals Commission, IMCIM – Abu Jinapor
Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has distanced himself from recent concerns over drones allegedly procured to aid the fight...
State of Emergency needed to tackle galamsey crisis – Abu Jinapor [Video]
The Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called on President John Dramani Mahama...
Ablakwa reaffirms deportation of foreigners involved in galamsey
Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deporting all foreign nationals engaged in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Addressing...
Government to dredge galamsey-polluted rivers – Defence Minister
The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has announced a major government initiative aimed at dredging rivers heavily silted by illegal mining activities,...
Defence Minister engages Canadian and Dutch envoys on peace and galamsey fight
The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has revealed that he hosted the Ambassadors of Canada and the Netherlands in two separate meetings...
Galamsey: 7 arraigned before Sekondi Special Court
The Western-Central Regional Police Command has arraigned seven people before the Special Court for Illegal Mining in Sekondi.
The accused persons are Ibrahim Dauda, Michael...
Police investigate drowning of anti-galamsey taskforce officer in Offinso River
The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the tragic death of General Constable John Kwabena Dogbey, a member of the Central North...
NPP’s military withdrawal from galamsey fight a ‘cardinal sin’ – Omane Boamah
The Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has criticised the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for its withdrawal of military forces from the...
NPP members actively involved in galamsey to disgrace Mahama – A Plus alleges [Video]
Gomoa Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of sabotaging efforts...
Policeman drowns in River Offin during galamsey operation
A policeman on Wednesday morning drowned in the River Offin at Assin Asaman while participating in an operation against illegal mining (galamsey).
The body identified...
Galamsey: Court revokes order to release excavators seized in Boin Forest
Enchi District Court has overturned its earlier decision to release two Liugong excavators and other mining equipment seized from illegal miners operating in the...
Politicians involved in galamsey will face the law – EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reiterated its commitment to tackling illegal mining activities and stressed that no individual, regardless of their status or...
We’ll see a change in galamsey fight if… – Local Gov’t Minister
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has expressed confidence in traditional authorities' ability to help combat illegal mining, commonly...
 Two dead, many trapped after galamsey pit collapses at Mpasatia
Two people have died following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Mpasatia Yaw Nkwantah in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti...
Tano Anwia’s concession owner teams up with Forestry Commission to combat galamsey
The legal concession owner in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western Region has teamed up with the Forestry Commission to flush out...
GoldBod is galamsey board – Minority alleges
The Minority in Parliament has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of legitimising illegal small-scale mining, which they referred to as galamsey, through...
Galamsey: ‘Give us a break’ – Oboadie Bonsu slams Annoh-Dompreh over funding remark
President of the Concerned Farmers Association, Nana Oboadie Bonsu, has criticized Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh for his recent comments on the government’s funding...
Annoh-Dompreh slams gov’t; says it failed to dedicate funds for galamsey fight
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has criticized the government for paying lip service to the fight against illegal mining, as Parliament approves 1.8 billion...
Two die after galamsey pit caves in at Dadieso
Two individuals have lost their lives following the collapse of a galamsey pit in the Dadieso-Kwabenakrom area of the Suaman District in the Western...
We will win the fight against galamsey – Armah-Kofi Buah assures
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reiterated the government's commitment to eliminating illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey,...
Galamsey: NPP wants NDC to fail because they’ve failed – Mustapha Gbande
The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has dismissed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) criticisms of the government, stating...
Galamsey: Three arrested by Akoase Youth put before court
Three accused persons were on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned before the Mpraeso Circuit Court for their involvement in illegal mining activities, commonly known...
Gov’t will soon make galamsey unappealing – Benjamin Quashie
The recent attack on a member of the Forestry Commission’s Rapid Response team by armed illegal miners in the Offin Shelterbelt Forest Reserve in...
Special courts to fight ‘galamsey’ in the offing
The government is set to establish special courts for the swift prosecution of individuals involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
The Minister of...
Lands Minister seeks media support in galamsey fight
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has emphasized the critical role of the media in combating illegal small-scale mining, known...