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By:brightwebtv/Nana asare barimah The Media Coalition Against Galamsey (MCAG) says it is frustrated at the seeming lack of action in prosecuting directors of mining firm, Akonta Mining Limited, in spite of clear evidence of its infractions of the mining laws of the country. The Police say investigations are still ongoing …

By:brightwebtv/Nana asare barimah       His Royal Majesty, Otumfuor Osei Tutu ll has charged both traditional and political leaders of Ghana to collectively work together and fight again galamsey in order to protect the forest reserves of the country. The Asantehene stated that, the galamsey activities in the country …

By:brightwebtv/Nana asare barimah       His Royal Majesty, Otumfuor Osei Tutu ll has charged both traditional and political leaders of Ghana to collectively work together and fight again galamsey in order to protect the forest reserves of the country. The Asantehene stated that, the galamsey activities in the country …

Kwame Ato Asare Ani, a man declared wanted by the Ghana Police Service has spoken from a hideout explaining a circumstances under which he was captured in a standoff with some police officers. According to him, he is not an armed robber as described by the Ghana Police Service but …

  A twenty-two (22) year Senior High School graduate, Evans Wireko has been stoned to death at a galamsey site by some persons at Fobinso near Denkyira Obuasi now New Obuasi in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region. One other is in critical condition and receiving treatment …

  Ankobra river The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Mines, George Mireku Duker has noted that the return of the Ankobra River and other waterbodies to their pure status is a reflection of the strides made by government’s fight against illegal mining. According to him, the …

  The fight against illegal mining is about getting more intensive and rigorous as the government teams up with the Chamber of Mines and the Ghana Air Force (Western Command) to repair some specialized Aircraft which will undertake an Intelligence, Surveillance and Recognizance (ISR) Survey of illegal mining areas. The …

  The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor (MP) has paid special tributes to the Ghana Armed Forces for its unalloyed support for the Ministry in tne execution of its projects and initiatives aimed at protecting the environment. Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor relayed the admiration of …

  by;brightwebtv National Security Minister, Kan Dapaah Minister of National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah, has warned that terrorists may take advantage of galamsey activities. The Minister has stated the revenue generated from the illegality could be a source of attraction for terrorists. Mr Dapaah raised the concerns during a press …

  Sacked Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen, has denied allegations of influence peddling and using Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia‘s name to receive bribes from investors. President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday terminated the Minister’s appointment over the Tiger Eye P.I ‘s exposé titled Galamsey Economy. …