#galamsey

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed concern over the country's huge income losses owing to illegal gold smuggling. In 2022, over 60 tons of gold worth an estimated $1.2 billion were illegally exported from Ghana. This unlawful activity not only deprives the country of significant financial resources but also impedes economic growth and development. Ghana is one of Africa's leading gold producers, with the mining industry playing a critical part in the country's economy. However, illegal mining…

The fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, has taken a violent turn following the brutal attack on a Forestry Commission officer in the Offin Forest Reserve. The incident, which has sparked nationwide outrage, underscores the dangers faced by security personnel and environmental officers in their efforts to protect Ghana’s natural resources. According to reports, the officer, whose identity has not been disclosed for security reasons, was part of a team deployed to monitor and prevent illegal mining…

Information reaching us is that a companion and accessory of notorious Galamsey sovereign, Aisha Huang imploded in open court today, September fourteenth after she was denied bail by an Accra Circuit Court. Aisha otherwise called En Huang argued not blameworthy to the charge of taking part in unlawful mining and selling of minerals without permit and during the procedures, one of the suspects, charged close by Aisha, Jong Li Hua fell throughout the consultation. Aisha Huang who should have been ousted a long time…

Pioneer and head of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai Odike says he lacks an abundance of trust in Akufo Addo's guarantee to stop galamsey in Ghana. Addressing Umaru Sanda Amadu in a meeting on Face to Face on Citi TV, Mr. Odike said President Akufo-Addo has shown to be insufficient. “Do we call this man a president? He is not in charge. I saw AishaHuang at the airport when she was about to be deported on TV. And now the President claims he is unsure whether the lady was deported. It tells us that the…

Ghanaian actor cum politician and farmer, John Dumelo has said that if the issue of 'galamsey' activities are not properly dealt with, soon the country will import food stuff. The actor made this comment while reacting to a question asked him regarding the impact 'galamsey' is having on farming in Ghana on Kastle FM. Reacting to the question he expressed worry over how the illegal mining is affecting forest lands that should be used for farming. He stated that if Ghana's forest reserves are not protected soon the…

The founder and leader of Patriots Ghana, a non-governmental organisation, Kwesi Korang has said that most illegal miners in the country well known as galamseyer are financiers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).⁠ He stated that most of the galamsey concessions in the country are owned by some leading government and NPP officials in Ghana. Kwesi Korang strongly believe that the NPP government lost many seats in the 2020 elections because it couldn't properly deal with galamsey. He added that if five people engage in…

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor has reacted to the ongoing shut down in illegal mining activities in Ghana. According to the Minister galamsey can never be eradicated in the country. The MP posits that the clampdown on illegal mining is not a one day event but a process and needs time for results to be manifested. “We have not eradicated illegal small-scale mining, in fact, I am not sure that we can eradicate illegal small-scale mining. The efforts we are making is not an event it is a…

Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame has announced that he will challenge a $15m judgement debt awarded against Ghana's government in the fight against illegal mining. According to Mr. Dame on Citi Tv's Point of View Program he will still challenge the judgement debt on 'procedural grounds' even though the time allotted for appealing the judgement debt has expired. He made this comment following the public's criticisms on how government is handling the fight against illegal mining by burning excavators. …

A former illegal galamseyer identified as Nana Poku prominently known as 'Strongman' has made an alarming disclosure about how illegal miners make human sacrifices to guarantee their mining sites yield more than enough gold. Sharing his involvement in the illegal galamsey on "Ghana Kasa" show on Kasapa 102.5FM/Agoo TV on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Strongman told the host 'Bonohene Baffuor Awuah' that no galamsey site can create more gold without human blood being utilized to perform some rituals. He further added that…