The Minister-designate for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has called for a thoughtful and phased approach to addressing key environmental challenges during his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 30. The nominee touched on critical issues such as plastic waste management, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and securing climate funding, offering […]
Food and Agric Minister Bryan Acheampong says declaring a state of emergency to combat illegal mining aka “galamsey,” would be ineffective without the active involvement of local communities. In an interview on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition the Minister highlighted the need for a national dialogue that engages all sectors of society to confront […]
A total of 18 changfang machines which were being used for illegal gold mining were destroyed on the first day of the renewed military operation dubbed “Operation Halt 2”, as part of the fight against illegal mining commonly known as galamsey [gather and sell]. Aside the changfans, 10 water pumps were also destroyed by the […]
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has described the government’s recent actions to combat illegal mining or galamsey, as a “refreshing change.” He however noted that there are still things that the government ought to do to ensure that the menace is halted. Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsnight on Thursday, October 10, Dr […]
In a move geared towards environmental conservation, the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has announced a major collaboration with the government to intensify efforts in combating illegal mining and safeguarding the nation’s vital natural resources. This partnership aims to protect river bodies and forest reserves, marking a new chapter in the fight against […]
President Akufo-Addo has instructed the Minister of Defence to deploy additional military forces to reinforce “Operation Halt,” the government’s initiative to curb illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The operation will focus on regions near water bodies and forest reserves, which have been severely impacted by illegal mining activities. This directive follows mounting pressure from […]
Organised labour has suspended their planned October 10 strike over the illegal mining menace. This was announced by the Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Joshua Ansah on Wednesday. Speaking in Accra, the Congress indicated that the decision followed a meeting with the government, during which the administration offered enhanced measures to strengthen […]
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has indicated that its members will not participate in the nationwide strike action declared by Organised Labour in protest against illegal mining (galamsey). In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the GMA President, Dr. Frank Serebour expressed the association’s support for the cause but urged all GMA members […]
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has refuted claims that the current government has issued an excessive number of mining licenses. He clarified that he has faced criticism for not approving enough licenses to meet the industry’s needs. In an interview with Citi FM on Tuesday [Oct 8 2024], Mr Jinapor […]
The government has agreed to revoke the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2023 (L. I. 2462) as part of a new move in the fight against illegal mining commonly known as galamsey [gather and sell]. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that the necessary steps to revoke the L.I. should be taken […]
Government has expressed surprise at the decision of Organised Labour to go ahead with an industrial action on October 10, 2024, in protest of the ongoing illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the country. This comes after a high-level meeting between President Akufo-Addo and Organised Labour on October 3, 2024, at the Jubilee House, where key […]
A senior campaign advisor to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the opposition NDC of using the issue of illegal mining or “galamsey,” as a political strategy to divert attention from their lack of a concrete campaign message ahead of the 2024 general elections. According to Kwabena Agyepong, the NDC is deliberately focusing on […]
