The Kumasi High Court has adjourned a high-profile illegal mining case involving the Paramount Chief of Twifo Atti-Morkwa, Oseadeayo Kwasi Kenin IV, to 28 October 2024. ... The plaintiffs are seeking recovery of GH¢15 million worth of gold allegedly mined by the defendants, along with GH¢20 million in general damages.
Residents in parts of the country are getting alarmed over the growing activities of illegal miners and its impact on the environment. They are questioning government's commitment to ending the menace; saying that despite the resources pumped into the fight against galamsey, the illegal activities keep expanding. This is also coming barely a month after […]
A lever 300 student of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Bottozah Biana Bubune has been crowned Miss Geek Ghana 2024 at the grand finale in Accra. She beat nine other contestants with her presentation which utilises IoT-connected seismic sensors and data analytics to monitor illegal mining activities in remote areas. Her mobile application […]
In a significant crackdown on illegal mining, a Togolese national, Shaibu Yaw, has been sentenced to 18 years jail term with hard labour by the Koforidua Circuit Court A, in the Eastern Region.
One person has been confirmed dead, and seven others injured after a security guard protecting an illegal mining site at Kunsu near Nyame Adom in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region opened fire on some locals on Friday morning.
At press conference on Wednesday in Accra, Mr Joshua Ansah, Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) said Organised Labour had followed the ongoing spirited public discussions on illegal mining (Galamsey) and its consequential destruction of the forest, water bodies and ecology, causing health hazards and severe health risk posed to ...
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as Galamsey in Ghana, has become a formidable menace to the nation's environment, economy, and social fabric.
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has made a strong appeal to the government to take immediate and decisive action against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, during a press conference held in Kumasi. Addressed by Mr. Godwin Armah, the General Secretary of GNASSM, the press conference was part of the Association's …
This article examines the impact of illegal mining in Ghana, shedding light on the critical issues that require urgent attention, actions taken so far by policymakers and …
2.2 Concept of illegal mining 6 2.3 Causes of illegal mining 7 2.4 Illegal mining effects 11 2.5 Small-Scale Mining Sector Regulations 12 2.6 Impact of Illegal Small-Scale mining on Sustainable Development 15 2.7 Mining Methods 16 2.8 Mining and Environmental Effects 17 2.8.1 Land Degradation 18 2.8.2 Mercury pollution 19
Illegal Mining. Investigation is ongoing in respect of suspected corruption and corruption-related offences regarding illegal mining – referred to as Galamsey. The investigation targets some officials of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission. ... Email: [email protected]; Call Us: (0800-000-700) Resource Links ...
Addressing a durbar of Chiefs and people of the Gyaase division in Akyem Abuakwa State as part of activities marking his 25th-anniversary celebration on the ascension to the Ofori Panin Stool, Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin announced that, the incident of illegal mining coupled with the many abandoned open pits continue to pose health ...
The Forestry Commission (FC) last Friday arrested a 49-year-old Chinese man, for allegedly engaging in illegal mining 'Galamsey' at the Anhwiaso East Forest Reserve in Bibiani in the Western North Region.
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey() has begun what it describes as the red ban campaign effective Thursday (10 October), urging citizens to wear red bands as a symbol of solidarity and to demand immediate action against the illegal mining (galamsey) menace.The campaign, symbolized by the wearing of a red band, is a visual representation of the collective …
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"Illegal mining is one of the most challenging and serious threats to Ghana's environment. We are pleased to bring international technology experts, including a representative from NASA, to help Ghanaian stakeholders find a sustainable path forward that supports mining communities, while protecting the environment," U.S. Embassy Public ...
A group of illegal gold panners pictured at work in Kibi, Ghana in 2017Image: Cristina Aldehuela/AFP/Getty Images Impact felt by pregnant mothers. Ghanaian forensic pathologist and professor Paul Poku Sampene Ossei advocates for a complete ban on all forms of small-scale mining.
When President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo redirected national focus towards the canker by making a bold pledge to tackle illegal mining, popularly called galamsey, head-on, many thought a time had come to curb the menace. But not much has changed. The fight against the menace has proven tougher than envisaged, as the destruction of the […]
In a significant crackdown on illegal mining, a Togolese national, Shaibu Yaw, has been sentenced to 18 years jail term with hard labour by the Koforidua Circuit Court A, in the Eastern Region. ... Eric Niko and David Kodza were granted bail set at GH¢250,000 each, while Robert Mawuli and Awuli David were granted bail of GH¢50,000 each. Nana ...
There have been claims in the past that powerful people close to the Presidency are engaged in illegal mining in Ghana.. Okyenhene destools Benkumhene of Asamang Tamfoe over galamsey. In a separate story, YEN.gh reported that in an unprecedented move, …
Visit us: https:// share Statement on Illegal Mining Access The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Received April 2024; Revised May 2024; Accepted June 2024 Keywords: Illegal mining, environmental degradation, galamsey, …
The Kumasi High Court has adjourned a high-profile illegal mining case involving the Paramount Chief of Twifo Atti-Morkwa, Oseadeayo Kwasi Kenin IV, to 28 October 2024. ... The plaintiffs are seeking recovery of GH¢15 million worth of gold allegedly mined by the defendants, along with GH¢20 million in general damages.
According to the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), illegal mining activities have contributed to the destruction of more than 60% of the country's forests (EPA, 2020). Water bodies, once the lifeline for rural and urban communities alike, are now tainted with toxic chemicals like mercury, leading to an increase in non-communicable ...
the offence of illegal mining (including illegal small-scale mining such as galamsey) and to provide punishment for it, the government has proved unwilling, unable and/or reluctant to enforce the law. The two versions of 'Operation Halt,' the military operation to root out illegal mining, have also petered out.
Senior media practitioner Kojo Marfo has publicly dismissed claims regarding President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's commitment to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking in an interview with Millicent Safo-Adu, Marfo questioned the effectiveness of various task forces established by the president, which included military, …
A Political Science Lecturer at KNUST, Dr. Kwasi Amakye Boateng has attributed the inability of the President Nana Akufo–Addo administration to curb the galamsey menace to the political benefits that the practice brings to his office. Dr. Boateng notes that the President's priorities have shifted from advocating against galamsey in opposition to now reaping its […]
Government has established an inter-ministerial committee to engage all stakeholders to assess its effort in tackling the illegal mining menace in Ghana. A statement issued by the Ministry of Information said the five-member committee will be chaired by the National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah.
A late September demonstration in Accra against illegal mining activities in Ghana, led by the Democratic Hub group, has triggered a raft of constitutional issues after the arrests of protestors.. Following the detention of protesters, a new three-day vigil was organized by activists under the banner of #FreeTheCitizens and #SayNoToGalamsey (the local word for illegal …
The government has announced enhanced measures to strengthen the ongoing "Operation Halt," led by the Ghana Armed Forces, aimed at eliminating illegal mining activities …
Council of State member Sam Okudzeto and Professor Stephen Adei have called for stronger measures, including the use of advanced technologies such as drones, to combat the menace of illegal mining ...
Illegal small-scale mining in Ghana has been a major contributor to deforestation, polluting the water, air, and soil, and devastating farmlands. It has also contributed to serious health challenges and an increased number of …
To climax it's much anticipated protest against illegal mining activities ravaging the environment, the Catholic Church has called on President Akufo-Addo to adopt every means necessary to defeat the menace. In a petition addressed directly to the head of state, the church called on government to treat the matter as a security situation which implies […]
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued an ultimatum to government, threatening a nationwide strike by the end of September 2024 if a total ban on illegal mining aka ...
This is exemplified by the fact that the mining sector contributed a record GH₵11.55billion (US$980million) in taxes in 2023, an 81.1 percent increase from GH₵6.38billion in 2022 – making it ...
In the lush landscapes of Ghana, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has cast a dark shadow over the nations development. It threatens the environment, society and economy of the...
A Togolese national, Shaibu Yaw has been sentenced to 18 years in prison with hard labor by the Koforidua Circuit Court A. He was charged with engaging in illegal mining at Akyem Mouso in the Atewa West District of the Eastern Region. This conviction follows Shaibu's arrest in a crackdown on illegal mining, a critical […]
The study, therefore, accentuates the need for illegal small-scale gold mining to be formalised and strategic interventions and policies proposed for the protection of Ghana's Natural resources. Furthermore, community members should be involved in policy-making and environmental protection issues to help control the menace of landscape ...
