Tag: Galamsey
Ghana to scrap mining stability pacts, double royalties
Ghana will scrap long-term mining investment stability agreements and double royalties under sweeping reforms, the regulator in Africa's top gold…
Judiciary backs national fight against illegal mining
Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, a Supreme Court Judge, says the judiciary is committed to supporting the national fight against illegal mining. …
Ghana Chamber of Mines urges caution on proposed changes to mining royalties
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, has called on the government to…
Atiwa East municipal chief executive convicted of contempt of court in galamsey case
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Atiwa East in the Eastern Region, Ernest Owusu Ntim, has been convicted of contempt…
Western Regional Minister urges traditional rulers to intensify fight against galamsey
Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has called on paramount chiefs and traditional rulers in the Region to intensify…
Ghana Chamber of Mines rejects ultimatum from Obuasi small-scale miners, urges authorities to act to protect peace
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has sharply criticised a one-week ultimatum issued by a group of small-scale miners in Obuasi,…