Archbishop Urges President Mahama to End Illegal Mining

Archbishop urges President Mahama to end illegal mining

By Albert Oppong-Ansah   Accra, Aug. 16, GNA – The Catholic Archbishop of Accra has urged President John Mahama to use his executive powers to bring an end to illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.  Most Reverend John Bonaventure Kwofie described galamsey as a “devilish business” that continues to destroy human lives, farmlands and water bodies […] The post Archbishop urges President Mahama to end illegal mining appeared first on Ghanamma.c…

Atiwa East Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce Cracks Down on Galamsey Machines

A joint anti-illegal mining taskforce in Atiwa East has destroyed nearly one hundred galamsey machines, arrested two suspects, and vowed to intensify operations along the Birim River despite resistance from illegal miners and hostility from sections of the community. The large-scale operation, which took place in the Eastern Region, marked one of the toughest raids in recent months against galamsey activities that continue to devastate water bod…