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A thriving rubber plantation is now a landscape of scars - what does this mean for the future of Ghana's rubber industry?

Illegal mining continues to plague the Ghana Rubber Estate Limited (GREL) plantation in the Western Region. The destruction is evident, but the long-term implications for the region are only beginning to be understood -.

A high-value robbery case unfolds in Obuasi - but the details emerging from the court are raising eyebrows.

A robbery case involving three individuals has been heard at the Bekwai Circuit Court. The charges brought against them shine a light on the risks faced by businesses in Obuasi - but what could the consequences be?

A helicopter went down near a Tema day care center - what could have caused this?

A helicopter crash near the Tema TMA Day Care Centre has sparked concern. Emergency responders are on the scene - but questions remain.

A dawn raid on illegal mining operations leads to arrests - but what did authorities discover at the Dankai River site?

A joint task force has targeted illegal mining operations along the Dankai River corridor in the Amansie East District - raising questions about the extent of the problem. The operation has also highlighted growing concerns about the environmental and security risks associated with galamsey.

An anti-galamsey operation in the Bosomtwe Range Forest Reserve has led to significant arrests and equipment seizures, raising questions about the

Twelve individuals suspected of illegal mining have been remanded into police custody following an anti-galamsey operation in the Bosomtwe Range

A new military-backed operation targets illegal miners in a threatened forest - but what tactics are they using to evade capture?

NAIMOS, with military support, launches Operation Green Shield in Atewa Forest to combat illegal mining.

A new military operation moves into a protected forest - but the scale of destruction it confronts may be far worse than expected.

NAIMOS launches Operation Green Shield in Atewa Forest Reserve, arresting three people.

What happened when a watch committee closed in on suspected illegal miners along the Tano River?

Three suspects are in custody following an operation in the Tano-Boin Forest Reserve.

Amidst circulating allegations, the youth of Salman are stepping forward to clarify the situation regarding Adamus Mining Company's operations.

Youth in Salman, Ellembelle District, are defending Adamus Mining Company against what they call false information. They believe these allegations

Will REGSEC's intervention resolve the standoff over Gwira Banso's mining future?

The Western Regional Security Council has intervened in a dispute over Betterland Ghana Limited's exploration at Gwira Banso, bringing together the…

An explosion at a tailings site in Aboso has led to a police investigation, with preliminary findings suggesting an unusual chain of events.

The Western Central Regional Police Command is investigating an explosion at a tailings site in Aboso. The incident has prompted a collaborative

With Tarkwa experiencing a surge in fire outbreaks, UMaT's strategic move to establish a dedicated fire station raises questions about the broader

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has commissioned a new Ghana National Fire Service station on its Tarkwa campus. This initiative aims

A foreign national is in custody, but the network behind a trafficking ring may still be at large.

Ghana Immigration Service operatives in the Savannah Region have arrested a Nigerian national in an illegal mining community.

Ghana's hunger for gold is poisoning its rivers - but will the state act before it's too late?

Ghana's water bodies are being ravaged by illegal mining activities, with successive governments struggling to curb the menace - a situation that has persisted for years. The consequences of this environmental destruction are far-reaching, impacting communities, the economy, and the nation's future.

The potential extinction of a rare West African monkey species is raising serious questions about the region's broader biodiversity challenges.

A leading Ghanaian biodiversity scientist has issued a stark warning regarding the disappearance of one of West Africa's rarest monkeys. This event

Ghanaian youth are being urged to exercise extreme caution as occult groups openly recruit members with promises of quick riches-but what are the

A Ghanaian ministry has issued a strong warning to the nation's youth regarding the increasing public solicitation by occult groups promising rapid

A new declaration has been made concerning burials - and it could have far-reaching implications for the community.

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has made a declaration regarding burials within the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area. - He's also tasked authorities to take certain actions, but what could be the implications?

What will NAIMOS do next in the Atewa Forest after new illegal mining reports?

NAIMOS is responding to reports of illegal mining in the Atewa Range Forest Reserve after civil society groups raised concerns.