Environment

Amanfi East: Seek clarification from the Minerals Commission if you have issue regarding mineral activities – MCE Urges.

By a correspondent The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Amenfi East in the Western region, Hon. Frederick Korankye has called on individuals having issues with mining activities in the area to seek clarification from the Minerals Commission Office. He voiced concern about the inaccurate reporting by certain media organizations, stating that the areas labeled as […]

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Press Release: Greater Accra Regional Zongo Caucus Magajia Hajjia Lami Ibrahim calls for action against illegal mining (Galamsey) activities in Ghana.

In a poignant plea for action, a prominent and concerned member of the Greater Accra Regional Zongo Caucus Magajia, Hajjia Lami Ibrahim has raised alarm bells over the dire consequences of illegal mining activities in the country. As Hajjia Lami Ibrahim advocates for action, the onus is on the Npp – led Akuffo Addo/Bawumia’s government, […]

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Heavily built armed guards and illegal miners invade Asenanyo forest reserve.

Information reaches this authentic website indicates that illegal mining activities have escalated of late which has generated a heated debate among Ghanaians. Stakeholders and other groups have even called for a ban on the small scale mining to help win the fight against illegal miners. But the illegalities persist as some illegal miners have a […]

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Accountability demanded for ‘Operation Vanguard ‘financial mismanagement.

By King Amoah In a recent address in Konongo, Ashanti Region, security expert Mr. Obiri Yeboah leveled serious allegations against President Akufo-Addo and his associates, charging that they must be held accountable for the billions of cedis wasted during the controversial ‘Operation Vanguard’ initiative. According to Mr. Yeboah, the operation was not only costly but […]

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Shift blame from Akuffo Addo and politicians to chiefs over environmental destruction – Miner defense..

By King Amoah. In recent years, the issue of environmental destruction in Ghana has come to the forefront of public discourse, particularly in relation to illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as “Galamsey.” While politicians, including President Nana Akufo-Addo, have been held accountable for the environmental me dilemmas facing the nation, a local miner from […]

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Chiefs must shoulder Responsibilities over galamsey menace – Okrah

By King Amoah Kumasi, Ghana – The alarming rise in illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as “galamsey,” poses a significant threat to Ghana’s environment, water bodies, and the well-being of its communities. Recent comments from Stephen Okrah, a prominent advocate for environmental stewardship, underscore a compelling argument that the responsibility for this crisis cannot […]

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CEO of mining firm calls for strict laws on lands reclamation.

By a correspondent Residents of Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region have expressed gratitude to Osofo mining company in the area for its efforts in rehabilitation, particularly impressed on reclaimed land. Speaking to the Philanthropist, and the CEO of Osofo Mining, Osofo Kwabena revealed that several hectares of mined-out areas have been reclaimed in […]

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W/R: Declare State of emergency on galamsey activities to halt environmental destruction in Ghana – Kweku Mensah.

King Amoah, reporting from Sekondi, W/R. In recent years, the illegal mining phenomenon known as ‘galamsey’ has emerged as a pressing issue in Ghana, wreaking havoc on the environment, economy, and the health of local communities. Kweku Mensah, a concerned resident of Sekondi in the Western Region, has added his voice to the growing chorus […]

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Peace Council must remain silent on illegal mining issues – says Ransford Manu.

By King Amoah In a recent declaration that has stirred significant conversation within political and environmental circles, Ransford Manu, a prominent leader of the opposition in Kumasi, has accused the Peace Council of Ghana of hypocrisy concerning their stance on illegal mining in the country. Ransford’s interview with this website highlight a growing frustration with […]