Western regional Police raid illegal mining sites in Evalue Ajomoro-Gwira
The Western Regional Police Command has carried out a major operation against illegal mining activities in Avelebo and Akango, both ...
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Tag: Illegal mining
Illegal miners invade Asantehene’s concession at Akropong
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has raised concerns over the invasion of his mining concession at Akropong by illegal ...
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Ashanti regional Minister, Lands Minister discuss land management and environmental protection with Otumfuo
The Ashanti Regional Minister, together with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Armah Kofi Buah, has paid a courtesy ...
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E/R: Minister storms Ayensuano as burning of 4 excavators sparks tension
Tensions are high in the Obuoho-Fante community near A number Apapam in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region after ...
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Illegal mining threatens Obuasi Airport, Military Barracks, and local livelihoods
The rapid surge of illegal mining activities in Adaase, a farming community in Obuasi, has sparked growing fear and unease ...
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“Two-week ultimatum given to illegal miners in Ashanti to leave site by Dr. Frank Amoakohene is a sign of weakness “Inusah Fuseini
Former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene's ...
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EPA intensifies fight against Galamsey, orders regional officers to step up monitoring
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ramping up efforts to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey. This is because concerns ...
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A/R: Dr. Amoakohene gives two-week ultimatum for all illegal miners operating in restricted areas to vacate or face enforcement action
Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the newly appointed Ashanti Regional Minister, has outlined his vision for the region, emphasizing security, infrastructure, and ...
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Eastern Regional Minister makes firm assurance to ensure responsible mining to protect the environment
Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey has reaffirmed her commitment to responsible mining to protect the environment from further ...
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President Mahama to bans mining in Forest reserves and revocation of existing leases
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a sweeping policy to prohibit mining activities in all forest reserves across the country. ...
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