US EditionGhana's President Inaugurates a Special Task Force to Tackle Illegal Gold Mining
GHANA, JUL 8 – The GoldBod Task Force aims to stop illegal gold exports that cost Ghana $1.2 billion in 2022 and improve transparency in mineral production, backed by government and Bank of Ghana.
- On Tuesday, President John Mahama officially launched the GOLDBOD Task Force aimed at tackling illegal gold mining and smuggling across Ghana.
- The task force creation follows widespread protests over river pollution and economic losses from illegal gold mining, which was a key issue in last year's election Mahama won.
- Composed of security and military officers with arrest powers, the task force will work alongside the Ghana Gold Board agency, managing small-scale gold mining exports.
- Mahama highlighted that the task force is equipped with body cameras to ensure transparency and real-time oversight, and cautioned that the law will be applied impartially and firmly. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Forson condemned gold smuggling as an act of economic sabotage that threatens national development.
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Ghana Battles 'Galamsey': New Task Force to Combat Illegal Gold Mining
Ghana's President John Mahama launched a special task force to combat illegal gold mining and smuggling, an issue severely impacting the nation's economy and environment. The GOLDBOD Task Force aims to dismantle the black-market economy surrounding gold and restore economic stability. Protests and voter concerns amplified the urgency for action.
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Ghana's president inaugurates a special task force to tackle illegal gold mining
Ghana’s president has launched a special task force to combat rampant illegal gold mining and smuggling that has long plagued the West African nation.
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