Tag: illegal mining
Forestry Commission arrests 21 for illegal mining in Yakombo Forest
The Forestry Commission has arrested eleven Chinese nationals and ten Ghanaians in…
Suspected cyanide leak in water sources triggers probe in Amansie West
A suspected cyanide contamination in local water sources has prompted authorities in…
Galamsey Kingpin arrested in Bonsu after attempt to bribe investigators
A notorious illegal mining operator, Iddrisu Zakari, commonly referred to as "Yaayaa,"…
Gov’t revokes 278 small-scale mining licenses over regulatory breaches
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has revoked 278 small-scale mining…
A/R: 6 dead, 4 rescued following collapse of galamsey pit
A galamsey pit that collapsed in Kasotie in the Atwima Mponua District…
FixTheCountry to protest against illegal mining on Sept. 21
The Convenor of FixTheCountry, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has announced a vigil set for…
4 arrested in Kintampo North for illegal mining on Black Volta
In a determined move to protect one of Ghana’s vital water bodies,…
Galamsey Fight: 15 arrested for illegal mining in Kumasi
Fifteen suspects have been apprehended by the Ashanti Regional Police Command for…
BECE candidate skips exam to engage in ‘galamsey’
A student from Duamponpo M/A Junior High School in the Juaben Municipality…
13 excavators seized in Adansi anti-galamsey raid
A dawn operation led by the Ashanti Region Anti-Galamsey Taskforce has resulted…