Forestry Commission arrests 11 Chinese and 10 Ghanaians in anti-galamsey swoop
The Forestry Commission has arrested 21 individuals, including 11 Chinese nationals and 10 Ghanaians, during a major anti-illegal mining operation in the Yakombo Forest Reserve, Savannah Region. The operation was…
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 Taskforce Reclaims Obuasi Concession as Illegal Mining Gangs Flee
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has mounted a decisive operation in Obuasi, disrupting illegal mining activities and reclaiming a concession belonging to Asanti Gold Corporation. Acting on reliable…
Tragedy at Bogoso-Prestea Mine: A Call to Address Illegal Mining Dangers
A deadly underground incident at the Bogoso-Prestea Mine in Ghana’s Western Region has left several illegal miners feared dead after toxic fumes spread through deep tunnels on Tuesday, November 18,…
EPA Vows to Intensify Anti-Galamsey Fight After Ashanti Region Attack
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reaffirmed its determination to clamp down on illegal mining operations, following an armed attack on its enforcement team and journalists during a field operation…
Asantehene Calls on Political Leaders to Tackle Galamsey and Save Ghana’s Water Bodies
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has renewed his call for decisive action against illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, warning that Ghana’s water bodies and environment are on the…
Illegal Miners Attack EPA Team Near Obuasi, Injuring Journalists
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) team and accompanying journalists came under attack by illegal miners near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, resulting in several injuries and a serious road crash.…
Crackdown on Illegal Mining: Over 1,500 Arrests in 2025
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reported alarming figures related to illegal mining activities across Ghana. As of October 2025, more than 1,500 individuals, including 60 foreign nationals,…
Repurposing Seized Galamsey Water Pumps for Agricultural Growth
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in Ghana is taking decisive action to address the issue of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. A recent initiative has seen…
Eight Galamseyers Arrested in Bosomtwe: Threat to Local Education and Health
In a significant operation, national security operatives in the Ashanti Region have arrested eight illegal miners, commonly referred to as galamseyers, in the Konkoma area of the Bosomtwe District. This…