Chinese National Arrested in Kenya for Smuggling Queen Ants
A Chinese national has been sentenced to one year in prison after attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 live queen garden ants out of Kenya, highlighting growing concerns over illegal…
Zambia’s Toxic Mine Disaster Sparks Battle Over Accountability as China Faces Scrutiny
When the mine dam gave way, Lamec already had misgivings about safety at the Chinese-operated copper site in northern Zambia. He says damaged protective gear often goes unreplaced, forcing workers…
Ghana Must Reinstate Excavator Burning to Stop Galamsey –Foresters Association
The Ghana Institute of Foresters (GIF) says the time has come for Ghana to adopt tougher and uncompromising measures in its fight against illegal mining, insisting that the practice of…
NAIMOS and Ashanti REGSEC Smash Major Illegal Mining Network in Oda River Forest Reserve
A joint security operation by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has dismantled a sprawling illegal mining network operating deep within the…