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IGP orders major crackdown on illegal mining in Western and Western Central Regions

The Inspector General of Police, COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has ordered a series of high-impact operations targeting illegal mining activities around the River Ankobra and other hotspots in the Western and Western Central regions. This week, officers from the Ghana Police Service carried out coordinated raids in areas known for …

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“Mining legislation LI2462 must be repeal” – Madam Awula Serwaa

The Coordinator of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Madam Awula Serwaa, has issued a passionate call for the complete repeal of Legislative Instrument 2462 (LI2462), describing it as a deeply flawed policy that poses a serious threat to Ghana’s environment and public health. In an interview with the media, Madam Serwaa revealed that …

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Eco-Conscious Citizens demands prosecution over illegal mining activities

The Coordinator of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Madam Awula Serwaa, has called for legal action against individuals and companies violating the country’s mining regulations. According to her, Ghana urgently needs to protect her forest reserves from further degradation caused by illegal and unethical mining practices. She expressed deep concern over the lack …

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The illegal mining is worse now – Captain Smart laments

  Ghanaian media personality, Blessed Godsbrain Smart widely known as Captain Smart has charged President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC government to prioritise the fight against illegal mining, popularly called galamsey. According to him, the galamsey menace under the current administration is worse and it will be difficult to …

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