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Sad: Two Galamseyers Killed in Pit Collapse: A/R

Two individuals engaged in galamsey (illegal small-scale mining) lost their lives due to a collapse in a pit located in Konongo-Odumase, within the Asante Akim Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Initially, three illegal miners became trapped in the pit during the incident. While one managed to escape the disaster, unfortunately, the other two were […]

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Business / Agribusiness Economy

Galamsey Threatens Ghana’s Cocoa Industry – COCOBOD CEO

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is expressing concern about the impact of illegal mining (known as galamsey) on cocoa farming in certain areas of the country. COCOBOD’s CEO, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, says that galamsey is making farming expensive and adversely affecting water resources, which are needed for irrigation and is damaging the environment. Aidoo spoke […]

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Minerals Commission to Track 4,000 Excavators to Curb Illegal Mining

As part of efforts to crack down on illegal mining, the Minerals Commission plans to install tracking devices on 4,000 excavators and earthmoving equipment. Currently, 75 excavators are being monitored via tracking devices from a control room at the commission. According to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, the devices will […]

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Ghana to Vigorously Prosecute Galamsey Queen Aisha Huang for Illegal Mining

Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has emphasized the country’s determination to prosecute Galamsey Queen Aisha Huang with utmost vigor and strict adherence to Ghanaian law. He affirmed that the prosecution will serve as a clear signal to all that the rule of law will be applied in Ghana. Jinapor confirmed […]

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