The operations were carried out at Huniso, Wassa-Dadieso and Wassa-Gyapa in the Western Region; Akrokerri in the Ashanti Region; Dunkwa-On-Offin and Diaso in the Central Region; and the Awin... Read more
The incidents have reportedly involved brutal treatment of victims, sparking concerns among local farmers and residents over the disputed land seizure Read more
The accused persons were arraigned before the Koforidua Circuit Court B on 16th May, 2025 and where each of them was granted bail in the sum of GHC350,000.00 with two sureties, one of whom i... Read more
The Miner allegedly operates with armed landgaurds mostly at night Read more
Others are believed to be trapped in the pit as rescue efforts to retrieve the illegal miners continue Read more
He emphasized that until these goals are achieved and an effective, sustainable plan is implemented for the long term, the government will not take its foot off the pedal. Read more
The deceased have been identified as 28-year-old Solomon Kumi, a native of Akyem Bomso, and 32-year-old James Mummuni Naaba, a resident of Akyem Asuom. Read more
The suspects, including 18 Ghanaians and two Chinese nationals, were apprehended for engaging in illegal mining activities in the Birim North District. Read more
Akyem Abuakwa is one of the areas in the country experiencing massive destruction of the environment by illegal miners. Read more
According to the the Head of Anti-Illegal Mining Unit of Ghana COCOBOD Prof. Michael Kwateng, a petition was received from the Concern Cocoa Farmers Association of Akyem Asafo indicated that... Read more
The Minister and his constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) were returning from funeral in Twapease over the weekend when they saw the illegal miners moving an excavator wi... Read more
According to the Minister, following recent media reports of illegal mining activities on the Black Volta, the government through the collaborative efforts of the Minerals Commission, the Sa... Read more
The illegal miners both males and females who claim they are numbering about one thousand five hundred (1,500) have over the period invaded the mining concession using explosives to illegall... Read more
The suspects believed to be illegal miners attacked officers from the Axim divisional police patrol team and seized the magazine of the service together with some mobile phones belonging to... Read more
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