IllegalMining Archives

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

UTAG Threatens Strike Over President Mahama’s Inaction on Illegal Mining

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a strong warning to President John Dramani Mahama, urging him to take immediate and concrete steps to address illegal mining—commonly known as galamsey—or face potential industrial action. Following an emergency National Executive

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Mahama Declares Illegal Mining a National Emergency, Orders Swift Crackdown

President John Dramani Mahama has officially declared the illegal mining crisis, known locally as galamsey, a national emergency, citing its alarming impact on Ghana’s environment, particularly in forest reserves and water bodies. Speaking at a durbar in the Western North Region

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Chinese Nationals, Ghanaian Arrested for Alleged Illegal Mining on Pra River

Three Chinese nationals and a Ghanaian individual have been arrested by National Security operatives for suspected illegal mining activities (galamsey) along the Pra River near Supom-Dunkwa in the Shama District of the Western Region. The suspects, whose names have not been

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Six Individuals Appear in Court for Assaulting JoyNews Crew Investigating Illegal Mining

Six individuals have appeared before the Bekwai Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region, accused of assaulting a JoyNews crew investigating illegal mining activities in Manso Asumenya. The defendants—Felix Amankwah, Akwasi Frimpong, Frederick Afful, Josuah Ofori, Mumumi Musah, and Daniel Appiah—are employees

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024

Ghanaian Workers to Embark on Nationwide Strike Over Illegal Mining

A major disruption is looming in Ghana as the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced a nationwide strike set to begin on October 10, 2024. The decision comes in response to the government's inaction on illegal mining activities in forest reserves

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Illegal Mining Ravages 100,000 Acres of Cocoa Farms

The Mankrom Cocoa Cooperative Farmers Association has revealed that over 100,000 acres of cocoa farms have been destroyed due to illegal mining activities. The farmers voiced their concerns over the severe impact on cocoa-growing areas, where farmlands are being ravaged in