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July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

Galamsey Crackdown: 1,200 Excavators Impounded at Tema Port — Lands Minister

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed that 1,200 excavators imported into Ghana have been impounded at the Tema Port as part of intensified efforts to curb the illegal use of heavy machinery in galamsey operations. Providing

July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

Galamsey Fight Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint – Lands Minister Emphasizes Long-Term Strategy

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reiterated the government's firm commitment to the ongoing fight against illegal mining—known locally as galamsey—stating that the effort demands long-term persistence, strategic planning, and national coordination. Speaking at the Government Accountability

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

4 Dead, 20 Missing After Galamsey Pit Collapses in Akyem Wenchi

A devastating mining accident in Akyem Wenchi, located in the Denkyembour District of Ghana’s Eastern Region, has left at least four people dead and about 20 others missing after a suspected illegal mining (galamsey) pit caved in. The incident, which occurred

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

State of Emergency Alone Won’t End Galamsey Without Concrete Action – Lands Ministry

The Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has stressed that calls for a state of emergency to combat illegal mining (galamsey) must be backed by tangible policies and enforcement to be effective. Schandorf

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Report Alleges Corruption Fuels Galamsey in Ghana

A new research report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime has exposed the deeply entrenched role of corruption in enabling illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, across Ghana. The report alleges that political figures, security officials, and traditional

May 27, 2025May 26, 2025

17 Arrested in Samreboi Amid Anti-Galamsey Crackdown

In a decisive move against illegal mining, the Special Police Anti-Galamsey Taskforce from the National Police Headquarters has apprehended seventeen (17) individuals linked to galamsey activities in Samreboi, located in Ghana’s Western Region. The arrests, carried out on May 25, 2025,

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Police Constable Dies in River Offin During Anti-Galamsey Operation

A police officer, Constable John Kwabena Dogbe, has tragically drowned in the River Offin during an operation aimed at curbing illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the Central North region. The incident occurred earlier today. Constable Dogbe's body was recovered after a

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Galamsey Coalition Calls for State of Emergency After Enchi Court Ruling

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey is urging President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency to combat illegal mining, following a controversial court ruling in Enchi. The Enchi District Court granted bail to individuals arrested for mining in the

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Lands Minister Vows Government Will Win “Emergency” Fight Against Galamsey

Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has reiterated the government's strong commitment to eradicating illegal mining (galamsey), assuring Ghanaians that the issue is being treated with the highest urgency. Buah emphasized the continuous, round-the-clock efforts to combat galamsey and

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Three Children Drown in Abandoned Galamsey Pits, Two Rescued

Three children have tragically lost their lives after drowning in abandoned illegal mining pits in the Denkyembuor and Fanteakwa South Districts of the Eastern Region within the past week. The incidents have raised concerns about the dangers posed by illegal mining