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A/R: 21 Burkinabes arrested for involvement in galamsey on river bodies in Amansie West...
The Amansie West District Security Council (DISEC) has arrested twenty-one foreign nationals, all identified as Burkinabes, for alleged engagement in illegal mining activities on...
Birim Central MCE denies GH₵15,000 galamsey extortion claims
Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive Solomon Kusi Brako has denied allegations of extorting GH ₵ 15,000 from miners.
It follows claims that Mr Brako demanded payments of...
Galamsey: Three Chinese arrested, weapons and excavators seized as NAIMOS raids Hiawa Koofrom
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, recording what it says is another major success at...
Galamsey Fight: EPA launches “Reclaim, Restore, Rebuild” to heal devastated lands
Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has reaffirmed government’s determination to reclaim and rehabilitate landscapes ravaged...
Galamsey: NAIMOS leads decisive operation in Oda River Forest Reserve; arrests armed imposters
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), has executed a major intelligence-led operation that successfully...
Gov’t repurposing seized galamsey equipment for farming- Rashid Tanko
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Rashid Tanko Computer, says the government is repurposing some equipment seized...
Galamsey: NAIMOS records major successes in Western North and Ashanti regions
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, recording significant successes in two coordinated missions conducted on...
Bosomtwe DISEC steps in to save Konkomba school, clinic from galamsey devastation
The Bosomtwe district security council has stepped in to save the Konkomba D/A Basic School from a possible collapse as illegal miners continue to...
Unapproved mattresses could become Ghana’s next ‘Galamsey’ – Industry expert warns
An expert in the mattress industry has cautioned against the growing influx of unapproved mattresses in Ghana, noting this could spiral into a national...
105 Chanfangs, excavators seized in galamsey raid on Bui Dam
The Banda District Security Council (DISEC) has intensified its war against illegal mining with a major crackdown that led to the seizure of more...
Galamsey could cost gov’t 2028 elections — Dr. Asah Asante warns
Political scientist Dr Asah Asante has urged the government to take decisive action against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, warning that failure to do...
Deputy Agric Minister allays fears associated with crops grown in Galamsey infested communities
Deputy Minister responsible for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, is allaying fears that crops harvested from farmlands heavily polluted by illegal mining activities are...
Galamsey has worsened under NDC gov’t – Afenyo-Markin insists
The Minority in Parliament has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of worsening the illegal mining (galamsey) menace despite earlier promises to...
Enough talk, time for action — Afenyo-Markin rallies Parliament to fight galamsey
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for urgent and decisive measures to confront Ghana’s worsening illegal mining crisis, warning that the...
Galamsey: No need to declare state of emergency – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has thrown his support behind the Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL),...
I’m not involved in galamsey or own a mining concession – Atiwa East DCE
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East, Owusu Ntim, has dismissed claims that he owns a mining concession or is involved in illegal...
Six arrested, excavators seized in anti-galamsey operation at Bayere Agya
One Chinese national and five Ghanaians have been arrested during an anti-galamsey raid in the Bayere Agya Forest Reserve in the Amenfi Central District...
Galamsey threatening key industries – Ghana Water MD
The Managing Director of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has sounded an alarm over the worsening effects of illegal mining, commonly known...
Court sets date to hear injunction against deportation of foreigners involved in galamsey
The High Court of Ghana will, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, hear an interlocutory injunction application seeking to stop the government from deporting foreign...
NDC must take full responsibility for galamsey fight — Kwasi Kwarteng
Lawyer and spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong, Kwasi Kwarteng, has called on the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to take full responsibility for the ongoing...
Alan Kyerematen proposes one-year mining ban to end galamsey “once and for all”
The leader of the United Party (UP), Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has proposed a one-year nationwide ban on all small-scale mining activities, stating it...
Anti-galamsey task forces seize 12 excavators and 20 changfans
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says it has recorded major gains this week in its crackdown on illegal mining, following joint operations...
Galamsey: Rubber industry under threat — Ahanta West MCE
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ahanta West Municipal District, Ebenezer Aidoo, has expressed concern over how illegal mining activities are luring young people...
GAWU calls for state of emergency over galamsey, warns of looming food crisis
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) of TUC-Ghana has raised alarm over the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on agriculture, warning that the...
No gov’t official involved in galamsey – Beatrice Annan
Presidential Staffer and legal practitioner, Beatrice Annan, has dismissed claims that some government officials are engaged in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Speaking on...
Galamsey pushing up utility expenses — ECG, GWL defend 200% tariff hike proposal
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have linked their proposed utility tariff increases of over 200 percent for...
Lands Ministry rejects reports of $10bn cost to fight galamsey
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has dismissed reports suggesting that Ghana would need $10 billion to combat illegal mining, describing the figure...
Galamsey: Gov’t appointees massaging issues, we’ll all suffer if … – Kingsley Agyemang
Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has criticized the government and its appointees for downplaying the galamsey crisis instead of finding...
TUC vows independent measures to mount pressure on gov’t to tackle galamsey
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced plans to convene a high-level stakeholders’ meeting aimed at developing a clear action plan to pressure the...
UTAG-UEW Vice President accuses TUC of betrayal in galamsey talks with gov’t
The Vice President of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Dr. Bernard Tutu Boahene, has...
Government failing to take decisive steps to end galamsey – Atik Mohammed
Former General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Atik Mohammed, has criticized the government’s handling of the fight against illegal mining popularly called...
Galamsey fuelling defiance and truancy among students – CHASS
The National President of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), Reverend Father Stephen Owusu Sekyere, has stated that illegal mining, also...
Galamsey: Revoke licenses of politically exposed persons involved – TUC to gov’t
Deputy General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr. Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, has called for the immediate revocation of mining licenses held by...
Galamsey: Gov’t has failed to keep its word – TUC Deputy Secretary
Deputy General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, has accused government of failing to honour key commitments it made...
Galamsey menace fueled by selfish, incompetent leaders – UTAG-KNUST President
The President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Eric Abavare, has...
Galamsey: I see NAIMOS as a rapid response, rather than a solution – Erastus...
JoyNews journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor, says while the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Squad (NAIMOS) is making some progress in the fight against illegal mining...
Kwahu West Assembly members urged to join fight against galamsey
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Kwahu West, Tamimu Halidu, has declared a firm stance against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, urging assembly...
Galamsey: Enough of the talking, act now – TUC General Secretary tells President
The General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take immediate and decisive action...
Galamsey: TUC visits Kwanyako treatment plant, warns of looming water crisis
Executives of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have visited the Agona Kwanyako Water Treatment Plant in the Central Region to investigate the ongoing water...
Some teachers, health workers now actively involved in galamsey – Angel Carbonu [Video]
President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has raised alarm over the growing participation of professionals, including teachers, nurses, and...