October 11, 2022
Ghana: Oti Region Ready for Investment in Agric, Mining - Regional Minister
The Oti Regional Minister, Joshua Gmayenaam Makubu, has appealed to the investor community to turn their attention to his region as it possesses huge investment opportunities. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Ghana: 80,000 Including Illegal Miners Gain Direct, Indirect Jobs Under NAELP - Coordinator
More than 80,000 people, including illegal miners, have gained direct and indirect jobs under the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP) since its rollout… Read more »
Ghana: Pollution of Water Bodies Increasing Cost of Treatment of Clean Water - Gwcl
The Ghana Water Company Limited has said that the continuous destruction of water bodies through illegal mining was increasing the cost of water due to the rising cost of aluminum… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Ghana: Govt Not Committed to Fighting Galamsey - NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated that the government is not committed to combating illegal mining, popularly known as 'galamsey', which has plagued the country. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Ghana: Fight Against Illegal Mining - We Won't Protect Anyone Involved in 'Galamsey' ... President Warns Mmdces
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has told the Metropolitan Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) that he is not in the position to protect anybody found… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Ghana: Intensify Fight Against Illegal Mining ... Govt Told
The Affirmative Defiance Against Galamsay (ADAG), an apolitical pressure group, has called on the government to intensify the fight against illegal mining while halting operations… Read more »
Ghana: Mayday! Mayday!!... This is Ghana 001! Mayday!!... Mayday!!... Mayday!!!
If you are amiably listening to amateur radio broadcasts and a call like the one above interrupts the music or news, it means there is distress on board the aircraft that has… Read more »
Ghana: Angry Youth Clash With Akonta Mining Workers Over Illegal Mining
Some angry youth at Samreboi, in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region, on Wednesday clashed with workers of Akonta Mining Limited, over illegal mining… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Ghana: Stakeholders Discuss Reforms to Promote Responsible Mining
A two-day forum aimed at promoting responsible mining in the country is underway in Accra. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Ghana: Let's Unite and Fight Galamsey - Prof. Oduro
A Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, has called for a united front if Ghana would ever win the war against illegal mining and other… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Ghana: So, We Cannot Defeat Galamsey?
A private legal practitioner, Mr KwameAdofo, is reported to have said that "galamsey cannot be defeated in Ghana" because our major political parties -- that is, the New Patriotic… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Ghana: 164 'Galamseyers' Grabbed in Swoop... They Include Foreign Nationals, 5 Female Sex Workers
About 164 illegal miners, mostly foreign nationals have been arrested following a three-day operation by the military at Anyinam and Mampong in the Ashanti Region. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Ghana: Increase Stake in Extractive Industry to Increase Revenue - Govt Urged
The Co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), Dr Steve Manteaw, has called for active state participation in the extractive industry. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Ghana: Examine Background Before Granting Approval for Mining Companies - Researcher
A research into the beneficial ownership disclosure of mining companies in Ghana has recommended strict examination of applicants' background before approval is granted. Read more »
Ghana: 2022 Small - Scale Mining Awards Launched in Accra
This year's small-scale mining awards have been launched in Accra with a charge on operators to support government's efforts to clamp down on illegal mining. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Ghana: DAMAC Group Eyes Ghana's Technology, Construction and Mining Industries
A leading real estate company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), DAMAC Group, has expressed interest in investing in the country's technology, hospitality, construction and mining… Read more »
Ghana: Can Aisha Huang's Trial Aid Galamsey War?
In May 2017, Aisha Huang, a Chinese woman tagged Galamsey Queen for her notoriety in illegal mining in the country, was arrested and charged but had to be deported under bizarre… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Ghana: Ghanaian Urged to Help Fight Illegal Mining
Ghanaians have been called upon to take up the fight against illegal mining to stop the country's water bodies and forest reserves from further degradation. Read more »
September 02, 2022
Ghana: 500 Mineral Explorations Ongoing Across Country - Abu Jinapor
About 500 mining exploration projects mainly targeted at gold, lithium, copper and cobalt are currently ongoing in various parts of the country, Minister of Lands and Natural… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Ghana: Victory in Galamsey War Imperative
On assuming power in 2017, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo declared war against illegal mining, otherwise known as galamsey. Read more »
August 31, 2022
Ghana: Political, Traditional Authorities Charged to Join Fight Against Illegal Mining
The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has charged political and traditional authorities in the Ashanti region to be guided by posterity in their… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Ghana: Mining Industry Cooperating With Govt to Address Challenges - Ghana Chamber of Mines CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Suleman Koney, says the mining industry is ready and willing to support the government tackle the current economic crisis… Read more »
Ghana: Platoon of Naval Personnel Deployed to Fight 'Galamseyers' On Ankobra, Offinrivers
A platoon of Naval personnel has been deployed on River Ankobra and River Offin to fight illegal mining activities in the two water bodies. Read more »
August 23, 2022
Ghana: Gold Production to Record 4 Percent Growth This Year - Fitch Solutions
Fitch Solutions, the research arm of Fitch Ratings, has projected a four percentage point growth in gold production for this year. Read more »
August 19, 2022
Ghana: Look At Extractive Sector to Address Financial Challenges - IFS Urges Govt
The government must initiate measures to shore up its revenue generation from the extractive sector to address the financial challenges facing the country, the Institute of Fiscal… Read more »