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Salman youth back Adamus Mining Company, reject alleged misinformation, and urge security agencies to crack down on ille
Salman youth back Adamus Mining Company, reject alleged misinformation, and urge security agencies to crack down on illegal miners in Ellembelle.
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 -.
Why does a prominent critic believe the current government isn't truly tackling Ghana's galamsey crisis, despite past attempts?
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa has criticized the Ghanaian government's efforts against illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey. He suggests a
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.
Why are traditional leaders in Tano North clashing with police over the handling of illegal mining arrests?
Tano North chiefs are confronting police over the repeated release of arrested illegal miners, undermining local efforts against galamsey. This
Why has a resurfaced video led to an urgent investigation and promises of stricter action in the Western Region?
A viral video has put the spotlight on mining activities near a school in Wassa Gyapa, prompting action from Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson. The proximity of these operations raises questions about safety and environmental impact - and what authorities might do about it.
Unregulated construction near the Akosombo and Kpong Dams may have serious consequences - but what could they be?
The VRA is worried about the increasing construction along the Volta River- activities that may increase flood risks. The developments may also undermine national emergency preparedness for the Akosombo and Kpong Dams- but what does this mean for the region?
NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining opera
NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining operation polluting the Subin
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
Ghana's children face a "slow, silent assault," but what does the Paediatric Society want done about it?
The Paediatric Society of Ghana is calling on President Mahama to lead a global effort. They want environmental destruction from illegal mining classified as a crime against humanity - but why now?
Ghana's new Environment Minister, Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, is set to tackle critical environmental issues-but what decisive actions will she prioritize?
Dr. Zanetor Rawlings has been appointed Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, facing significant environmental challenges in Ghana. Her
The recent national clean-up exercise has sparked a conversation about Ghana's sanitation culture and what it could mean for the future.
President John Dramani Mahama's nationwide clean-up exercise, initiated after recent floods, saw impressive public participation across Accra. The
Gov't is making "significant gains" in the galamsey fight, but one church leader reveals a dire consequence.
Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia says the government has made strides in the fight against galamsey. Apostle Eric Nyamekye warns that illegal mining increasingly disrupts community livelihoods and church activities - but what does this mean for the future?
An anti-illegal mining operation uncovers more than they bargained for - what did they find?
A joint operation has led to the arrest of seven individuals - including foreign nationals and Ghanaians - for alleged illegal mining. The operation took place along the Boin River, raising questions about environmental regulations.
Authorities targeted illegal mining activities along the Boin River - but what did they uncover during the operation?
NAIMOS has conducted an anti-galamsey operation along the Boin River at Boinso-Abrokyire in the Aowin District. This action highlights the ongoing struggle to protect Ghana's natural resources-but what did they find?
A church elder was arrested at a galamsey site - but his surprising confession is what has everyone talking.
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has apprehended a foreman at an illegal small-scale mining site in the Ashanti Region. The suspect's surprising identity and confession raise questions about the reach of illegal mining - and the individuals involved.
Discover the extensive measures being taken to curb illegal mining and restore Ghana's vital forest reserves.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has intensified operations against illegal mining in forest reserves, collaborating with the Forestry