Tag: Galamsey
Effutu Traditional Council asks traditional rulers in galamsey areas to join fight against the menace
The Effutu Traditional Council led by Neenyi Ghartey VII, Paramount Chief of Effutu State has emphasised the need for traditional…
Water shortage hits farming communities, as illegal miners block Tamae River course in Banda District
Acute water shortage has hit some farming communities in the Banda District of the Bono Region putting scores of farmers…
Lead, Cadmium found in turmeric, cereal mixes, and others – FDA Report
A National Summary Report on Heavy Metal Contaminant Assessment conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has revealed high…
Galamsey Pit Disaster in Twifo Mampong: four trapped, three confirmed Dead
Three persons have been confirmed dead, and four others still trapped underground in a tragic incident at a galamsey site…
Government to establish military bases at vantage points to curb illegal mining
Government has announced plans to station permanent military bases at vantage points across the country’s water bodies and forest reserves…
Senyo Hosi insists time is right for declaration of state of emergency to fight galamsey
Economic policy analyst Senyo Hosi has criticised President John Mahama for refusing to declare a state of emergency to combat…