The Media Coalition against illegal mining, which comprises major media organisations in the country, was formed in April 2017. Its role has undoubtedly made illegal mining a national issue that requires national …
"We call on the government to immediately suspend all illegal small-scale mining activities in the country for a period not less than one year during which the government invests in promoting sustainable, eco-friendly …
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey" in Ghana, involves the extraction of minerals or precious metals without government authorization or licensing. This practice has …
A 2017 report from the Ghana Chamber of Mines indicated that Ghana lost approximately $2.3 billion annually due to illegal mining activities. The inability to capture these …
The study examined the drivers of illegal sand mining operations in coastal Ghana and the way forward. Underpinned by common pool resource theory and guided by …
The previous month, the New Patic Party (NPP), which came to power in January, had launched a five-year project to provide illegal miners with alternative livelihoods …
AI offers promising solutions to the complex problem of illegal mining in Ghana. Through satellite imagery analysis, drone surveillance, predictive analytics, and community …
Small-scale illegal mining, popularly referred to as 'galamsey', poses serious threats to human life and the environment. In many mining communities in Ghana, wanton …
The thrust of the high-profile efforts to stop illegal mining revolved around arresting some of the operators and seizing ... Statement on illegal mining The Ghana Academy of Arts and …
As an advocacy group made up of Ghanaian nationals home and abroad, the Galamsey Action Group, now Ghana Environmental Advocacy Group (GEAG), presented a list of solutions to the problem of Irresponsible mining in …
Illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey" in Ghana, has emerged as one of the most critical issues impacting the country's environment, economy, and society. While …
Speaking at the National Consultative Forum on Small-Scale Mining in Accra on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, the president opined that although mining can create jobs, …
Ghana is facing a dire situation as illegal gold mining continues to ravage the country's environment, economy, and health. The devastating consequences of this illicit activity include...
The high incidence of 'galamsey' or illegal mining in recent times, have been on several discussions and heated debates for some time now and has perplexed the minds of the general public in...
Without intervention, Ghana risks losing its standing as one of the world's leading cocoa producers. The destruction has sparked public outrage. In recent weeks, demonstrators …
Environmental activists, community-based organisations and local leaders who speak out against illegal mining, known as galamsey, face threats, intimidation and physical …
Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer and the world's number six, with approximately 129 metric tonnes of gold produced in 2021. Gold mining can be defined as the …
Strengthening law enforcement agencies is paramount to effectively combatting illegal mining. By equipping them with adequate resources, training, and technology, the …
Ghana Cocoa Board data shows that production, currently at 429 323 tonnes, is less than 55% of its seasonal output, mainly due to illegal mining. In the Mankurom community …
The study identified two key related factors that drive illegal mining in Ghana. First, the mines are transient but getting a mining licence is time-consuming. Second, the regulatory framework ...
The government has announced enhanced measures to strengthen the ongoing "Operation Halt," led by the Ghana Armed Forces, aimed at eliminating illegal mining activities in water bodies.
By May 2021, it is expected to release a five-year plan to stop illegal mining, which could include using drones to monitor land, reclaiming mined lands, finding alternative jobs for illegal miners and enforcing regulations.
Illegal mining and the environment are linked inextricably with the former having disastrous implications on the later. The problem of illegal mining has been a matter of …