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Only our manifesto pledges to combat menace of ‘galamsey’ – NDC
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised concerns about the ongoing pollution of water bodies due to illegal mining (galamsey) activities.
According to the...
Galamsey: NDC polluted water more than us – Annoh Dompreh
The issue of illegal mining, popularly known as 'galamsey', has once again ignited intense debate in the Parliament, leading to heated exchanges between members...
Former Minerals Commission CEO blames political influence for failed galamsey fight
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Dr Anthony Aubynn, has identified human intervention as a major obstacle in the fight against illegal...
Minority demands removal of Lands Minister, deputies over ‘galamsey’ crisis
The Minority on the Works and Housing Committee has called for the immediate removal of the Lands Minister and his deputies, accusing them of...
Galamsey fight: Why can’t you emulate Otumfuo’s approach? Akufo-Addo askedÂ
A convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has called on President Akufo-Addo to adopt the approach of the Asantehene Otumfuo...
Galamsey has moved beyond citizens; it’s now a trans-national organized crime – Kwesi Aning
Security Specialist and Consultant, Prof Kwesi Aning, has stated that illegal mining, known as "galamsey," in Ghana, has gone beyond ordinary citizens to now...
Water bodies must be designated as security zones for better protection against galamsey –...
The Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Dr Clifford Braimah has stated that protecting water bodies is a security issue and...
People in charge of ‘galamsey’ fight are either complicit or incompetent – Ken Ashigbey [Audio]
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has expressed his disappointment with the progress in the fight against illegal mining as...
Drinking ‘galamsey’ contaminated water killing Ghanaians slowly –Â David Abakah [Audio]
Water Treatment expert, David Abakah has said illegal mining popularly known as 'galamsey' is threatening the existence of Ghanaians.
According to him, continuously drinking galamsey-contaminated...
‘Galamsey’ pit swallows twins near Twifo-Praso
Two-and-a-half-year-old twins, a male and female, tragically lost their lives on Thursday after they fell into an abandoned galamsey pit filled with water, to...
Galamsey on Pra River severely affects water supply in Central Region – GWCL warns
The Ghana Water Company (GWCL) has raised concerns over the relentless illegal mining activities in the Pra River, which are severely disrupting their operations.
According...
Pollution of River Ankobra through ‘galamsey’ adversely impacts communities
The Ankobra River, situated in the Western Region of Ghana, flows through the Juaboso and Nzema East districts.
The 2023 testing of samples from various...
Asantehene destools three chiefs over ‘galamsey’ involvement [Video]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled three chiefs from Sabronum for their involvement in illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey.'
The Gyaasehene,...
Deploy security agencies to tackle ‘galamsey’ – Agriculture workers tell government
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) is advocating for the government to extend the recent security measures used to prevent farmers from exporting grains...
Risk of cleft lip rise in Ghana linked to galamsey
Health experts have warned that Ghana risks having more children being born with cleft lip and palate as heavy metals used in illegal mining...
Otumfuo destools three chiefs over ‘galamsey’
In a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ii, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of...
Alan to eliminate ‘galamsey’ within 2 years – Courage Nobi
The Deputy Director for the Movement for Change, Courage Nobi, has asserted that the party's flagbearer, Alan Kyerematen is committed to eradicating illegal mining,...
Chief clarifies ‘we can’t stop galamsey’ statement [Listen]Â
The Chief of Akyem Wenchi, who also serves as the Oseawuohene, Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah, has clarified his recent comments about galamsey in his...
Galamsey is our collective failure; we all see it but we’re helpless – Kwame...
Land Law expert Kwame Gyan has raised alarm over the deep-rooted indiscipline and lawlessness that continue to undermine Ghana's efforts to combat illegal mining,...
We can’t stop galamsey; youth have no other jobs – Chief tells Bawumia [Video]
The Chief of Akyem Wenchi, who also serves as the Oseawuohene, Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah, has candidly acknowledged that the youth of Wenchi and...
Fumso youth nab galamsey operators, hands them over to Police
Youth of Fumso in the Adansi Asokwa District of the Ashanti Region have apprehended two individuals involved in galamsey operations.
The suspects, along with their...
Dr Bawumia vows to deal decisively with ‘galamsey’ if elected President
Vice President and flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has highlighted the dangers of illegal mining and outlined strategies he...
Mahama promises cooperative mining scheme to curb galamsey
A future NDC government is promising the introduction of a cooperative mining scheme, which, according to flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, will help address illegal...
Galamsey fight has been unsuccessful – Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana
The Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, Jeroen Verheul, has observed that Ghana appears to be losing its fight against illegal mining also known as galamsey.
According...
Sefwi Akuraa: Lifeless body of missing 3-year-old girl found floating in galamsey pit
The lifeless body of a three-year-old girl who went missing at Sefwi Akuraa, a farming community in the Amenfi West area of the Western...
Kramokrom residents bemoan galamsey activities destroying farms
Residents of Kramokrom in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region are urgently calling on the government to intervene and halt the devastating...
Galamsey activities stall Accra-Kumasi highway construction
Contractors working on the four bypasses along the Accra-Kumasi Highway are encountering significant challenges due to a large, uncovered pit left by illegal miners...
#Galamsey: Mining in forest reserves will be banned – Mahama [Video]
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, says that if elected into office, he will amend the law to end the cycle...
‘Galamsey’ activities blamed for Nkawkaw flooding
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Kwahu West, Lawyer Yaw Owusu Addo, has attributed the recent flooding in Nkawkaw to the activities of illegal...
Kwaku Sea peasant farmers protest against galamsey activities
Peasants and cocoa farmers in Kwaku Sea, a farming community in the West Akyem Municipality of the Eastern Region, have staged a protest over...
Next NDC government to spend $500m on ‘galamsey’ fight
The Special Aide to NDC flagbearer John Mahama has confirmed that if the party wins the upcoming election, it will invest $500 million to...
Mahama will still grant amnesty to convicted ‘galamsey’ miners – Aide
A Special Aide for former President John Mahama has said that his next government will look into granting amnesty to alleged illegal miners awaiting...
Amansie Central residents lament destruction of forest by ‘galamseyers’
Residents of Amansie Central in the Ashanti Region have voiced their concerns over the rampant illegal mining activities.
They lamented that, the issue is devastating...
Kramokrom and Adjakaa residents resist galamsey activities in their community
Residents of Kramokrom and Adjakaa in the Aowin Municipality have mobilized efforts to resist illegal mining activities, commonly known as "galamsey,".
This is due to...
Galamsey, smuggling and bad weather slash Ghana’s cocoa revenue by $500m
Illegal mining activities, unfavourable weather conditions, the swollen shoot virus disease, and rampant smuggling have caused a significant shortfall in Ghana's cocoa revenue for...
Galamsey, smuggling and bad weather slash Ghana’s cocoa revenue by $500m
Illegal mining activities, unfavourable weather conditions, the swollen shoot virus disease, and rampant smuggling have caused a significant shortfall in Ghana's cocoa revenue for...
Richard Ahiagbah reveals why ‘galamsey’ fight has been difficult
The Director of Communications for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has refuted assertions that the government has lost the fight against...
Farmers are rising against galamsey – Cocobod CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahene Aidoo, has highlighted that farmers are increasingly opposing galamsey because they see...
Galamsey: Lack of interpreters not to blame for case dismissals – Chinese Speakers Association
The Chinese Speakers Association of Ghana (CSAG) has dismissed claims that, the courts often release Chinese nationals arrested for illegal mining, known as galamsey,...
‘Galamseyers’ allegedly attack military officer at Wassa Akyempim
A military officer, identified as Timothy Adzakosi, has reportedly been assaulted by unknown individuals believed to be involved in illegal mining at Wassa Akyempim...