Tag Archives: Galamsey

The youth of Akyem Asuom in the Kwaebibirem municipality of the Eastern region have taken a daring step and stormed about five illegal mining (galamsey) sites located within their community and, to put an end to the miners’ operations. The youth of Akyem Asuom claim that they have issued multiple …

The issue of illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’, has once again ignited intense debate in the Parliament, leading to heated exchanges between members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). During an emergency parliamentary sitting, the Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh, …

In a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ii, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. The decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August 26, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace. The destoolment is a …

The Chief of Akyem Wenchi and Oseawuohene in the Eastern Region, Daasebre Dr Asumadu Appiah, has openly stated that the youth in Wenchi and its surrounding areas are unlikely to cease engaging in illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey,” despite efforts to curb the activity. According to Daasebre Asumadu Appiah, …

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to deploy Artificial Intelligence to help fight illegal mining activities if he is elected president in the upcoming December 7 general elections as mere political rhetoric. The Director of Communications for the political party, Richard Ahiagbah, on his …

The former President and the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has revealed plans to employ Artificial Intelligence (AI) in combating illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’. He said this at the ‘3rd Annual Transformational Dialogue on Small-scale mining’ organised by the University of Energy and …

The NPP flagbearer for election 2024, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has declared a significant shift in the government’s approach to dealing with illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey. In a gathering of enthusiastic NPP supporters during a health walk in Kwahu in the Eastern Region, on Saturday, March 30, Dr. …

A police officer, identified as Constable Prince Amoah met an untimely death during a routine patrol in Enchi-Kwawu in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region. According to reports, a team of police personnel conducted a patrol in Omanpe and, on their way back, visited some small-scale mining sites …

The former chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has responded to the Attorney General following the latter’s description of his report on illegal mining as hearsay and empty. Unruffled by the actions of the AG, the renowned surgeon said the realities of the menace …

The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice says Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s allegations in his report on illegal mining activities in the country are empty and do not have evidence to prosecute the persons named in it. It follows the conclusion of its review of a docket submitted by the …