Tag: Illegal mining
Berekum West NDC executives seize illegal mining equipment
Mr James Ntim, the Berekum West Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bono Region, has led party…
Greed, get-rich-quick syndrome fuelling ‘galamsey’- Owusu
Mr Francis Owusu, President of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI), has expressed grave concern over the growing…
Chairman Wontumi to appear in Court tomorrow over illegal mining charges
Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as “Chairman Wontumi”, is expected to appear before the High Court in Accra on…
Government urged to reform prisoners to support fight against galamsey
Dr Worlanyo Mensah, an Economist, has called on the government to adopt innovative reforms within Ghana’s prison system, to help…
Livelihood and Environment Ghana proposes input to amendment of Minerals and Mining Act
The Livelihood and Environment Ghana (LEG), a research and advocacy Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has proposed series of amendments to the…
African Commission declares ‘galamsey’ a human rights emergency, cites political complicity
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has declared Ghana’s illegal mining crisis, popularly known as galamsey, a…