Tag Archives: GALAMSEY

A three-day protest is set to begin today, Thursday, October 3, in Accra, as activists demand the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub protesters who were arrested during an anti-galamsey demonstration last week. The demonstration, which will run until October 5, aims to highlight the ongoing environmental destruction caused by …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to ensure that small-scale mining is done responsibly and without harming the environment. Speaking to the clergy in Accra, Mahama emphasized, “Small-scale mining is recognised by law and must be done in a manner that does not harm the environment.” To achieve this, …

Mr. Bright Botchway, Deputy National Director of Traders and Artisans of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has slammed the Bank of Ghana’s launch of gold coins, citing concerns over the bank’s alleged support for illegal gold mining, known as “galamsey.” This destructive practice has ravaged Ghana’s forests and rivers, with …

Dr. Godfred Andoh, convener of the Transformation Conference, has issued a clarion call to Christians in Ghana to join the fight against galamsey, emphasizing the urgent need to preserve the country’s natural resources. Speaking at the 2024 edition of the conference, which kicked off on September 25, Dr. Andoh highlighted …

During the #ReOccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration, the Ghana Police Service apprehended at least ten protesters, including a 62-year-old woman and her 10-year-old daughter. The police cited traffic disruptions caused by the protesters’ choice of routes as the reason for the arrests. The elderly woman stated, “I have not seen anything. I have …

A video circulating on social media shows protesters clashing with police as they attempt to cross a barricade during a demonstration advocating for an end to illegal mining, commonly referred to as “galamsey.” The protesters, holding placards with the message “Stop Galamsey Now,” were met with a strong police presence, …

For many years, Ghana has been beset by the illicit mining problem known as galamsey, which has resulted in financial losses, health risks, and environmental damage. Information Technology (IT) presents a revolutionary answer to the limited success of old techniques of battling galamsey. The use of IT to prevent galamsey …

Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor In light of government’s renewed and intensified fight against the illegal mining (galamsey) menace, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has engaged members of the Media to brief them on what is expected to be the most radical and rigorous …

The Paediatric Society of Ghana has issued a stark warning that the country could soon face a water importation crisis if illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, is not urgently addressed. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Point of View, the Society’s President, Dr. Hilda Manteebea Boye, shed light on the …

The Small Scale Miners Association Taskforce has carried out a targeted operation in Mankranso and other illegal mining sites in the Ashanti Region, aimed at removing miners whose activities are devastating farmland and polluting rivers. Upon hearing of the taskforce’s approach, the illegal miners, commonly referred to as galamseyers, quickly …