Galamsey

George Opare Addo, the Minister-Designate for Youth Development and Empowerment, has underscored the urgent need to provide alternative livelihoods to residents in mining areas as a key strategy to combat illegal mining, also known as…
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The Paramount Chief of Wenchi Traditional Area, Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing illegal mining activities at Atuna, a community within his jurisdiction. In a statement issued by…
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The Aowin Traditional Council has launched a vigorous campaign to combat illegal mining, or galamsey, which has caused extensive damage to the environment in its jurisdiction. In a dramatic and symbolic move, the council performed…
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Tragedy struck in the Ahafo Region on Wednesday evening when police officers shot and killed three individuals during a raid on an illegal mining (galamsey) operation. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM at the Newmont Ahafo…
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that his unwavering commitment to combating illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, came at a significant political cost, including the loss of parliamentary seats by many candidates…
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, as one of the most challenging undertakings of his presidency. Speaking during his 2024 State of the Nation Address, the…
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The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced the indefinite shutdown of the Bonsa Headworks, which supplies 75% of potable water to the Tarkwa-Nsueam Municipality in the Western Region. This decision, outlined in a statement dated January…
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A galamsey pit collapse in Kukubi, a town in the Kwaebibirem Municipal District, has claimed the lives of two miners in a tragic incident that unfolded earlier today. Eyewitnesses reported that the miners were buried alive when the pit…
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Organised Labour has firmly denied claims that its leadership was financially compromised by the government following the decision to cancel the nationwide strike planned for October 10, 2024. The strike was intended to pressure the…
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister for Defence to deploy additional military forces to bolster "Operation Halt," the government’s ongoing crackdown on illegal mining, also known as galamsey, particularly in…
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