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Mining must be managed as generational trust??? Ga Mantse
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (559+ words) The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for greater responsibility in the management of Ghana’s mineral resources, warning that mining must be treated as more than a commercial venture because the country’s lands and natural resources are…...
LIVESTREAM: National Mining Dialogue 2026 underway in Accra [Watch]
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (241+ words) The 2026 National Mining Dialogue is underway at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders to deliberate on the future of Ghana’s mining sector. Organised by Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen and Semmis DS Group, the dialogue is being held under…...
Galamsey is becoming a national survival issue??? Annoh-Dompreh
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (449+ words) Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has warned that illegal mining is becoming a serious threat to Ghana’s water bodies, vegetation and livelihoods. Speaking to journalists on Saturday after voting in the NPP Eastern Regional Executives Elections at…...
Over 4,000 excavators held at ports under new galamsey control measures??? Lands Minister reveals
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (198+ words) More than 4,000 excavators are currently being held at Ghana’s ports as government tightens controls over the importation and use of heavy-duty equipment that could be deployed for illegal mining. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, said…...
Ghana Chamber of Mines calls for increase in mineral royalties to host communities
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (305+ words) The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called on the government to review the country’s mineral royalty framework and increase the share allocated to mining host communities from 8% to 30%. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Engineer Dr Kenneth…...
We are rolling back the gains??? Erastus Asare Donkor on galamsey fight
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (577+ words) Award-winning journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has warned that Ghana is losing ground in the fight against illegal mining, with illegal miners returning to forest reserves previously cleared of destructive activities. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mr Asare Donkor said…...
Poor state support for small-scale mining fuelled galamsey??? Sammy Gyamfi
1+ week, 1+ day ago (307+ words) Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has attributed Ghana’s persistent illegal mining crisis, popularly known as galamsey, partly to decades of inadequate formalisation and state support for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). Speaking during a…...
12 illegal miners arrested over invasion of Bosomtwe Range Forest Reserve
1+ week, 6+ day ago (193+ words) Twelve illegal miners have been arrested following a two-day operation by the Bekwai Forest District of the Forestry Commission to clamp down on illegal mining activities within the Bosomtwe Range Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region. The suspects were allegedly…...
Minority rejects Parliament’s approval of six mining leases, calls process ‘defective rubber stamp’
2+ week, 4+ day ago (466+ words) The Minority Caucus in Parliament has rejected the approval of six mining leases, including two leases involving Damang Mining belonging to Engineers and Planners, describing the process as a “defective rubber stamp” exercise. Addressing the media, the Ranking Member of…...
Atronie Traditional Authority rejects REGSEC’s response to illegal mining, demands urgent action
2+ week, 4+ day ago (527+ words) The Atronie Traditional Authority and residents of Atronie have rejected the response of the Bono Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to the destruction of the Atronie Amoma River by illegal miners, describing the Council’s directives as inadequate and contradictory. In a…...