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IUCN passes resolution to stop bauxite mining in Atewa Forest

The International Union for Conversation of Nature (IUCN) has passed a resolution adopted by its members for urgent measures to safeguard the Atewa Forest. The motion was brought by A Rocha Ghana with co-sponsors and IUCN members – The Development Institute, Benin Environment and Education Society ONG, Nature Tropicale ONG, …

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Group marches against bauxite mining in Atewa forest today

Members of the Concerned Citizens of the Atewa Landscape will today, Tuesday, 21 January embark on a protest march from Sagyimase to Kyebi to say no to the mining of bauxite in the Atewa forest reserve. This will not be the first time a group is kicking against the government’s …

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‘Govt must prove Atewa is out of Bauxite deal’ – NGOs

The Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Concerned Citizens Against Mining in Atewa has urged Government to demonstrate that indeed Atewa is out of the $2 billion sinohydro bauxite deal. The Coalition made the request in its response to Dr. Gideon Boako, spokesperson for the Vice President, statement “that government …

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