Tag Archives: SMALL SCALE MINERS

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 …

Small Scale Miners claims that the vice president only seeks their votes, citing Bawumia’s millionaire pledge as evidence. They argue that once elections are over, their concerns are ignored and promises are not fulfilled. This has led to a sense of disillusionment and distrust among small scale miners towards political …

A small-scale miner at Abekoase in the Eastern region, Patrick Addei Danquah, has sued the government following the burning of his excavators and other mining equipment worth $1.6 million. Mr Danquah explained that he duly acquired a license to engage in small-scale mining but the government added him to the …