Government Revokes Akonta Mining Licence

Lands minister faults Akonta Mining in illegal mining syndicate

By Kizito CUDJOE The government has taken a decisive step in its renewed fight against illegal mining, with the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, ordering the immediate revocation of the lease granted to Akonta Mining Company Limited. The directive follows a joint security operation that led to the arrest of 51 individuals, including eight Chinese nationals, alleged to be engaged in illegal mining under the cover of…

Government to Pursue Akonta Mining with Solid Evidence

The Minerals Commission has confirmed it has gathered solid evidence proving that Akonta Mining Limited engaged in illegal mining activities—widely known as galamsey—within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve, despite the company’s repeated public denials.  The Deputy CEO Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrew Tandoh, disclosed that the Commission’s findings are based on verified intelligence, including geolocation data and …

Lands Minister Breaks Down Over Galamsey Destruction in Tano Nimri Forest

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, was moved to tears while addressing the press about the devastating environmental damage caused by illegal mining (galamsey) in the Tano Nimri Forest Reserve. Describing the destruction as a “devastation of biblical proportions,” the Minister painted a grim picture of ruined greenery, polluted streams, and silenced wildlife. His emotional moment followed a joint operation by the…

NDC Vows Tough Action Against Illegal Mining Under Mahama Presidency

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ndc-vows-tough-action-against-illegal-mining-under-mahama-presidency/The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a strong warning to illegal mining operators, specifically targeting New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako and his Akonta Mining company. NDC Communications Director Sammy Gyamfi declared that John Mah…

‘Clueless but full-time braggarts’ - Miracles Aboagye slams ‘cry-baby’ minister

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, has heavily criticised the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, for shedding tears during a recent press conference. During a briefing on Monday, 21st April, the Minister was visibly emotional after watching a documentary highlighting the devastating effects of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, in the Tano Nimri Forest …

Government Revokes Akonta Mining Licence

Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah   Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has directed the Minerals Commission to revoke the mining lease of Akonta Mining Company Ltd. This follows revelations that the company is deeply involved in illegal mining activities—commonly known as galamsey—within protected forest reserves in the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra yesterday, the sector minister outlined findings from re…