General
40 Changfans burnt, 5 suspects detained in Birim River galamsey crackdown
The operation is part of a broader effort to tackle illegal mining, or "galamsey," which has been damaging the environment in the region.
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Results for "Illegal forex activities"
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General
Eastern Region ECG warns customers over use of illegal meters
Mr Michael Baah, General Manager, Eastern Region, said two persons have been arrested in New Abirem District, while, three persons have also been arrested in Suhum District in connection with illegal meters and we’re currently assisting the...
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Crime
Bono Region: Taskforce arrests, burns mining equipment of illegal miners
Kingsley Acheampong was arrested by the task force headed by the Regional Minister, Justina Owusu-Banahene.
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General
MTTD directs assemblies to report areas with illegal speed ramps
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to report the construction of illegal speed ramps in their areas to its outfit.
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Courts
Enchi court reverses earlier order releasing excavators seized in galamsey activity
Delivering the ruling on April 2, 2025, Judge Lawrence Buenor Buer admitted that the court lacked the authority to issue the release order made on March 28. He emphasized that the court overstepped its jurisdiction in matters relating to il...
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General
EPA orders immediate halt to mining in water bodies
This decision comes in response to mounting concerns over the severe environmental damage caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, and other unregulated operations that endanger ecosystems and public health.
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Crime
We are unable to recommend prosecution of persons cited in Frimpong Boateng's report - AG to CID
The AG's office noted that except for three persons (Seth Mantey, John Ofori Atta and Ekow Ewusi), it did not find any evidence in support of allegations made against others cited in the report.
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Go to court if you believe burning illegal mining excavators is wrong – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday reaffirmed his determination to root out illegal mining and stated that the burning of equipment used for the pollution of water bodies and forest reserves will not cease till the criminal...
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Africa
Nigeria's government charges Chinese citizens over alleged illegal mining
In the charges with scanty details, the prosecution accused the defendants of illegal mining activities without naming the mineral resources involved.
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General
Ghana receives another yellow card from the European Commission
Ghana has received another warning from the European Commission for its inability to comply with its duties under international law as a flag, port, coastal, or market state
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General
Illegal mining: Govt bans prospecting activities in forest reserves
Following the recent National Consultative Dialogue on Small Scale Mining, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has directed all persons and companies engaged in reconnaissance and/or prospecting in Forest Reserves, with or without l...
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Business
Grant VAT exemption to exploration firms to avert dwindling investments – Ghana Chamber of Mines
Ghana has dropped to 4th in terms of budget for gold exploration on the continent.
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Crime
Ashanti Regional minister issues 14-Day deadline to illegal miners
Dr. Frank Amoakohene emphasized his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the region’s natural environment while aligning with President John Mahama’s agenda for responsible mining.
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Courts
‘We were unemployed, hungry’: Court rejects plea of 2 Nigerian illegal miners, jails them 20 years
The two, Ayodele Jackson and Benjamin Obin pleaded guilty to their charges but explained that they were unemployed and hungry and thus the illegal venture was their only option for survival.
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Crime
Security operatives nabbed for illegal mining in Atewa
The Eastern Regional Police Command has transferred 14 people, reportedly National Security operatives, to the Police Headquarters in Accra for further probe after they were arrested for illegal mining in the Atewa Forest.
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Courts
Judiciary to set up three special High Courts for illegal mining cases
Speaking at the Annual Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme in Accra on Wednesday, 17 December, Justice Puamang said the courts will focus heavily on cases arising from the work of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAI...
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General
Mahama reports seizure of 400 excavators and recovery of 9 forest reserves in anti galamsey drive
At his first media engagement on Wednesday, September 10, the President revealed that a specially formed national task force has been deployed to tackle the problem, and significant results have already been achieved.
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Excavators seized as anti-galamsey task force strikes Kyebi
The tactical mission, carried out on Sunday, June 15, saw the anti-galamsey task force depart Accra around 10:00 a.m. and descend on mining hotspots in the Asikam and Potrase communities near the Birim River.
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General
11 Chinese illegal miners arrested in Ankobra river crackdown
The arrests were made during a high-impact operation on Thursday, June 19, as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining—locally known as galamsey—particularly in ecologically sensitive areas like riverbanks and forest reserves.
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Crime
Tamale: Man jailed 6 months over illegal power connection
Presiding over the case, His Worship Justice Derrick Annan also imposed a fine of 500 penalty units, equivalent to GHS 6,000, to be paid to the state.
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