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President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to confronting illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking at the 2025 Labour Day celebration in Accra on Thursday, May 1, President Mahama acknowledged the deeply rooted and complex nature of the galamsey menace but …

The President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Efua Ghartey, has disclosed that the association is committed to intensifying efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey,” to safeguard Ghana’s environment and promote sustainable development. According to her, galamsey is a national threat, and the GBA is ready to …

  The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Ellembele, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has directed the Minerals Commission to revoke the lease of Akonta Mining Company with immediate effect, citing their involvement in illegal mining (galamsey) and multiple regulatory breaches. The Minister made the announcement …

  #FixTheCountry movement is set to hit the streets to protest against the government for the ongoing illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. Convener for #FixTheCountry movement Oliver Barker-Vormawor who made this announcement in an interview with Joy News said they are not pleased with the way the government is …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has called for a state of emergency to tackle the growing menace of illegal mining, also known as galamsey. According to her, the situation has escalated into a national security threat, endangering Ghana’s land, forests, water …