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460 River Guards Arrested; Wontumi and Abu Jinapor Linked to Galamsey Operations

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460 River Guards Arrested; Wontumi and Abu Jinapor Linked to Galamsey Operations News Hub Creator8h A new video circulating on has ignited intense debate over Ghana’s handling of illegal mining operations. The video alleges that authorities have arrested 460 “River Guards”—individuals tasked with protecting the nation’s water bodies—amid a broader crackdown on galamsey […] The post 460 River Guards Arrested; Wontumi and Abu Jinapor …

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Akahi News

Regard illegal miners as ‘dangerous terrorists’ – Kofi Buah

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah says illegal miners, or galamsey operators, should be viewed as “terrorists” who are actively endangering the lives of Ghanaians. “We can’t allow few people to make money at the expense of millions of Ghanaians and kill us, we must now begin to see them […] The post Regard illegal miners as ‘dangerous terrorists’ – Kofi Buah appeared first on Latest Nigeria News - Akahi News.

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JBKlutse

Apex10 partners government to support ‘Tree for Life’ reforestation drive

In a bid to combat deforestation and restore degraded lands, Apex10 Organic Fertilizer Booster, a flagship product of Kings Global Ventures, has joined forces with the Government of Ghana in the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. Launched last month at Nkawie by President John Dramani Mahama, the initiative seeks to curb illegal mining (galamsey) and deforestation while promoting sustainable land use practices. The launch event brought toge…

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MyNewsGh

We never made such a promise – NDC dismisses galamsey claims

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications team, Hamza Suhuyini Sayibu, has refuted media claims suggesting that President John Dramani Mahama promised to end illegal mining (galamsey) within his first three months in office. “We never made a promise that we were going to end the galamsey menace in a matter of weeks or three months, we never said so,” he stated during an interview on TV3’s New Day on Wednesday. He emphasiz…

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News Ghana

EPA Vows to Prosecute Politicians Involved in Illegal Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/epa-vows-to-prosecute-politicians-involved-in-illegal-mining/Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a stern warning that politicians engaged in illegal mining operations will face prosecution, as the agency intensifies efforts to combat the environmentally destructive practice. Acting EPA Chief Executive Prof. Nana Ama Klutse told Channe…

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The Vaultz News

EPA Vows Crackdown on Illegal Mining Activities

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a hard stance against illegal mining, vowing to prosecute all offenders, regardless of status or political affiliation. At a time when illegal mining—commonly known as galamsey—continues to devastate Ghana’s environment, the agency has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing environmental laws without fear or favor. Accordingly, acting Chief Executive Officer of the EPA, Prof. Nana Ama Klutse, …

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3news

I fear that the lackadaisical attitudes on galamsey will undo NDC – Barker-Vormawor

Convener of the Fix the Country Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has accused the Mahama administration of adopting a lackadaisical attitude towards the fight against illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey). He says that the posture of the government will undo the National Democratic Congress (NDC despite the goodwill that the government enjoyed. “I fear that for all the goodwill Dominic Ayine and Justice Sai are bringing to the Government in ORAL…

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