Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 21, Dr. Boamah acknowledged that despite some progress, illegal mining remains a major threat to the country’s natural resour... Read more
Hon. Ekow Panyin Eduamoah Okyere, Minister for the Central Region made this statement at the Region's observance to the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Cape Coast on Tuesday dubbe... Read more
Speaking at an orientation session for Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) on Wednesday, 18th June 2025, the Minister emphasized that the government intends to de... Read more
Chairman Wontumi said he had shown authorities his mining license as proof that he operated lawfully following his interview by the Ghana Police Service's Criminal Investigations Department... Read more
According to him, the rampant illegal mining activities are a result of the involvement of influential individuals, including some men of God, political leaders and chiefs. Read more
Galamsey Fight: Forestry Commission And Police Raid Six Illegal Mining Sites; 18 Foreigners Arrested
The operation, which took place on Thursday, 17th April 2025, resulted in the arrest of 26 individuals, including 16 Chinese nationals, 2 Koreans, and 18 Ghanaians. Read more
“Sometimes when I wake up and I see galamsey issues and the way this government is struggling with it, I feel like let us just laugh at them because we told them and they knew what we were s... Read more
“We are treating the matter as an emergency. We’re working around the clock, 24 hours a day. These matters must be dealt with all the urgency and emergency they deserve,” Buah stated. Read more
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, has emphasized the critical role of the media in combating illegal mining (galamsey) during an extensive meet... Read more
E/R: “Inspired By Asor” Initiative Rolls Out In Fanteakwa South To Prevent Girls From Illegal Mining
The initiative "Inspired-by-Assor", a women’s empowerment program, aimed to inspire girls in education and empower women economically Read more
Speaking with the media ahead of the 2025 budget presentation, the Minister stated that the illegal mining menace, Galamsey, is a fight that all Ghanaians must win together Read more
However, he questioned the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources' claim that 7,000 lands have been destroyed due to illegal mining, stating that he was unsure how the Minister arrived at t... Read more
During the operation, the police seized 10 excavators and arrested 15 individuals, comprising seven foreign nationals and eight Ghanaian miners Read more
According to the Minister, Ghana's thriving democracy, strong governance framework, and reputation as a leading destination for natural resources make it an attractive location for investmen... Read more
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