Tag Archives: GALAMSEY

A Ghanaian-US based Mining Engineer, Dr. Solomon Owusu, has strongly criticized the Akufo Addo-led administration’s handling of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in the country. In a scathing assessment, Dr. Owusu described the government’s approach as a “lame duck” effort, accusing high government officials of engaging in illegal mining …

Dr. Solomon Owusu, a Ghanaian-USA based mining engineer, has been commended for his tireless efforts in combating illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana. In a statement, Dr. Owusu expressed his triumph and vindication, saying, “Thanks be to God for vindicating me.” Dr. Owusu’s crusade against galamsey has been marked by relentless …

Ghana, a country renowned for its lush forests, pristine rivers, and vibrant wildlife, is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis. The illegal mining menace, popularly known as galamsey, has ravaged the nation’s ecosystem, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction and despair. The Akuffo Addo-led administration’s ineptitude in addressing this …

The Forestry Commission reports that cases involving Chinese individuals are being dropped because there aren’t enough interpreters available. This lack of interpreters is hindering the judicial process and preventing these cases from moving forward. As a result, it is crucial for authorities to address this issue in order to ensure …

  The District chief executive officer for the Ahafo Ano South East District of the Ashanti region upon his attempt to encounter a press conference organized by the concerned citizens of Ahafo Ano South East District calling for his removal as the District chief executive officer in the area over …

Aisha Huang, known as the ‘Galamsey Queen,’ has been found guilty of all charges brought against her by the state. The Accra High Court handed down a four-year prison term to her on Monday, December 4, asaaseradio.com reports Aisha Huang, standing trial for illegal mining operations without a license, facilitating …

One teenager has been allegedly shot dead by Chinese illegal miners’ security at Sefwi Abrokofe popularly known as ‘Abroad’ near Sefwi Boinzan in the Sefwi Juaboso District of the Western North Region. The shooting by the illegal miners have also led to the injury of two persons who are also …

The Media Coalition Against Galamsey has asked the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to follow the lead of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II by removing government officials proven to be engaged in illegal mining activities. The call by the group as reported by citinewsroom.com, comes in the wake of Otumfuo’s recent actions …

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has destooled Nana Saforo Koto, the Chief of Bekwai-Abodom. The destoolment is as a result of Nana Saforo Koto’s inability to defend himself against nearly 20 charges presented by concerned residents within his community. The charges against him predominantly revolve around the alleged unrestricted …

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hempire Association of Ghana, Nana Kweku Agyemang, has said that the cultivation of industrial cannabis has the potential to absorb the harmful chemicals present on farmlands due to illegal small-scale mining activities known as ‘Galamsey’. The comment by the CEO is on the back …