IllegalMiners Archives

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Illegal Miners Seize Nine Forest Reserves, Block Forestry Commission Access

Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has revealed that illegal miners have seized control of nine forest reserves in Ghana, effectively barring the Forestry Commission from access. He painted a grim picture of the ongoing struggle against illegal

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

No Room For Galamsey: Ashanti Regional Minister Issues Two-Week Ultimatum To Illegal Miners

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has given illegal miners operating in water bodies and forest reserves a two-week deadline to vacate, warning that failure to comply will lead to legal consequences. At his inaugural media briefing, Dr. Amoakohene emphasized the

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Professor Gordon Opposes Lethal Force Against Illegal Miners, Advocates For Sustainable Solutions

Professor Christopher Gordon, former Director of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana, has strongly opposed calls to authorize security forces to use lethal force against illegal miners as a means to combat galamsey. His comments