Tag Archives: Galamsey

The government has revoked the mining lease of Akonta Mining Company Ltd. following revelations of the company’s deep involvement in illegal mining activities—commonly known as galamsey—within protected forest reserves.   Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, April 21, 2025, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Armah-Kofi …

Kwabena Frimpong, a respected expert in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Management and a politician , has issued a powerful open letter to President John Dramani Mahama, expressing grave concern over the escalating impact of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, on Ghana’s environment, public health, and social fabric. With …

The Enchi District Court in the Western North Region has reversed its earlier ruling on the release of mining equipment seized from illegal miners within the Boin Forest Reserve. The court, presided over by His Worship Lawrence Buenor Buer, ruled on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, that its initial order was …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has declared an all-out war on illegal mining, also known as “galamsey,” saying it poses a serious threat to national security and the environment. Speaking at the Regional Police Commanders’ Conference, COP Yohuno addressed the growing crisis of illegal mining, …

A government advisory team on a fact-finding mission to assess the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) faced stiff resistance in parts of the Western and Central regions as they immobilised and seized equipment. The operation, aimed at curbing environmental destruction, sparked angry reactions from illegal miners and some officials of …

The Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Honourable Francis-Xavier Sosu, has reassured Ghanaians of President John Dramani Mahama’s dedication to addressing critical national issues, including illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), corruption, and LGBTQIA+ practices. Speaking during the 80th-anniversary celebration of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Kpehe, Accra, Honourable Sosu emphasized …

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has renewed the call on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency over the heavy pollution of water bodies by illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. The coalition stressed the need for the government to immediately deploy the military to …

A Ghanaian-German based Entrepreneur has charged Ghanaian leaders, chiefs and traditional leaders to hand over the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) to her. The Chief Executive Officer of Henrichs Sankofa Limited, Mama Africa 1 said “we have the physics to fight illegal mining so I am telling the chief to …

One woman has been reported dead after a member of a local security group guarding a ‘galamsey’ site opened fire into a mining pit at Nyameadom in the Ashanti Region. Seven others have also sustained gunshot wounds. Sources say the women were working in the galamsey pit when the incident …

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has reiterated his highly controversial and extreme approach to dealing with illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. In a bold and unflinching statement made during a radio interview on a local Kumasi-based station, the First Deputy …