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14 suspected illegal miners granted GH¢350,000 bail each by Koforidua Circuit Court
All 14 accused persons have pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them.
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Crime
Over 200 arrested,99 excavators retrieved in nationwide crackdown on illegal mining – Ghana Police
The arrests followed a series of coordinated raids across key mining-affected regions, with a major anti-galamsey operation taking place in Samreboi and surrounding communities along the Tano River in the Western Region.
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General
Mahama vows to permanently end mining in forests with bold legal reforms
Speaking during an address marking the first 120 days of his second term, President Mahama outlined a comprehensive five-point strategy to eliminate illegality and environmental harm in the mining sector.
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Courts
Seven remanded over illegal mining operation in Wassa Dunkwa
The accused—Douglas Bediako, Samuel Tanor (alias Ameyaw), Richard Yaw Sey, Justin Akyirbri, Shon Vitus, Akembasiya James, and Gideon Asordina—are facing charges of conspiracy and illegal mining without ministerial authorization.
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Crime
IGP shakes up police leadership in Galamsey hotspots to bolster crackdown
This shake-up, aimed at reinvigorating law enforcement efforts in illegal mining zones, targets strategic police divisions in the Western, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions. Among the key areas affected are Takoradi, Asankragwa, Tarkwa, Nkawie,...
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Galamsey: Deporting, burning, rule of law-Ace Anan Ankomah writes
Section 99 of the MMA imposes two conditions precedent to deportation: the individual must (i) be convicted by a court for undertaking an illegal mining operation, and (ii) serve ‘the full sentence.’
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Crime
Eastern region security taskforce arrests 8 in fresh crackdown on illegal mining
The operation, conducted on Friday, involved a joint team of police officers from the Eastern Regional Command and military personnel from the Southern Command.
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Courts
Three bailed for illegal mining on Asanko Gold Concession
The accused — Fatawu Seidu, a 35-year-old mechanic; Solomon Osei, a 40-year-old barber; and 19-year-old unemployed Simon Awindawu — all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Crime
Ghana adopts new policy: Foreign criminals to be deported, not prosecuted-Interior Minister
During an official visit to the Ashanti Regional Police Command in Kumasi on Friday, April 4, 2025, the minister highlighted the government's concern over the environmental and cyber threats posed by foreign offenders. He cited illegal mini...
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Business
Government halts Community Mining Scheme over Galamsey concerns-Minister
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, announced the suspension during a press engagement in Accra.
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Business
NPA boss to crackdown illegal fuel trade, warns against political interference
Speaking during a meeting with the Bono Regional Security Council (REGSEC) as part of his tour of the region, Mr. Tameklo reaffirmed the NPA’s commitment to enforcing regulations and ensuring that fuel transportation and sales adhere to leg...
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Crime
Forestry Commission cracks down on illegal mining in Tano Anwia forest reserve
The team also seized an excavator and two gold detector machines during the raid in Compartments 17 and 63 of the reserve.
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General
Asantehene destools Mpasaasohene over illegal mining, other misconduct
His 41-year tenure came under scrutiny due to concerns over his questionable royal heritage and failure to properly serve his community and traditional authorities.
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Crime
Wenchi:5 illegal miners arrested
The operation, carried out on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, around 4:40 p.m., resulted in the confiscation of four excavators, two Ford vehicles with registration numbers AS 2860-24 and GB 159-22, and two large mining washing machines.
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Crime
5 suspected illegal miners arrested at Wenchi-Atuna
A task force established by Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, President of the Council, carried out the operation at approximately 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
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Crime
Weija police command arrest man over illegal power connection
Ekow was brought before the Weija Circuit Court on charges of theft, valued at GH¢156,000.00, and tampering with ECG’s electricity distribution meters.
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General
GAF to arrest unauthorized users of military pattern uniforms
In a press statement released on Monday, October 14, and signed by Director of Public Affairs Eric Aggrey Quarshie, GAF expressed concern about the increasing number of civilians and private security personnel wearing military attire during...
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General
Galamsey menace: Minerals Commission blames lack of legal mining sites
Speaking to Parliament’s Government Assurances Committee, Ayisi presented a range of proposed solutions to address the issue, including re-issuing revoked mining licenses and redistributing land previously explored.
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Courts
Anti-Galamsey protest: High Court denies Barker-Vormawor, grants others 20k bail
This follows his remand by the Circuit court after the recent anti-galamsey protest which aimed to bring attention to the dangers of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey.
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Call for Galamsey ban: Organised labour reiterates position to government
This call was reiterated during a meeting on September 17, 2024, with the president's ad-hoc inter-ministerial committee to address the illegal mining crisis.
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