Tag: Illegal Mining
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Five Suspected Fake NAIMOS Officers Nabbed in Police Custody
Headline Incident and Immediate Details In a major development for regional security, the Eastern South Regional Police Command has detained five individuals believed to be impersonators of officers from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). The suspects were taken into custody on allegations of impersonation and extortion, with authorities saying the group masqueraded as…
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Heavy Metals in Volta River Linked to Birth Defects and Health Risks
Introduction: A Silent Threat in the Volta River The Volta River in Ghana has long been a lifeline for communities relying on its waters for drinking, farming, and fishing. Yet a growing body of evidence suggests that heavy metals contaminating these waters pose serious health risks, including birth defects among newborns. The problem is linked…
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Authorities Shut Down Illegal Mining Site Just 30 Feet From Public Highway in Ghana
Ghana Takes Down Illegal Mining Operation Close to Public Infrastructure Authorities in Ghana have shut down an illegal mining site that was operating a mere 30 feet from a public highway, signaling a renewed push against the pervasive problem of galamsey in the country. Reports from AdomOnline indicate that the operation, located in the Ahafo…
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Illegal Mining Near Public Highway in Ghana: Arrests
Overview Authorities in Ghana have shut down a suspected illegal mining operation located only about 30 feet from a public highway in the central Ahafo region. The crackdown resulted in multiple arrests, according to local reports from AdomOnline. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about artisanal mining practices and the risks they pose to road users,…
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Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Mining 30 Feet from Ghana’s Public Highway
Authorities Shut Down Illegal Mining Site Just Steps from the Highway in Ghana In a decisive move against illegal mining, Ghanaian officials dismantled a site located only about 30 feet from a public highway. The operation, carried out in the central region of Ahafo, led to the arrest of several individuals and the temporary closure…
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Why Community Mining Is No Panacea for Illegal Mining
Understanding the Promise and Limits of Community Mining Community mining is often pitched as a practical solution to illegal mining. The idea is simple: empower local residents to extract natural resources in a controlled, revenue-sharing framework that benefits communities and reduces the lure of illegal activity. Yet as recent moves from national leadership underscore, relying…
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Why Community Mining Is Not a Panacea for Illegal Mining
Introduction: The promise and the peril of community mining Community mining has often been pitched as a practical solution to illegal mining: bring operations under local oversight, provide livelihoods, and reduce environmental harm by formalizing activity. Yet experience across regions shows that while community-based approaches can empower local stakeholders, they rarely offer a complete fix…
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Why Community Mining Isn’t a Cure-All for Illegal Mining
Introduction: The promise and the peril of community mining As governments grapple with the widespread challenge of illegal mining, proponents have increasingly pointed to community-based approaches as a practical solution. The idea is simple: empower local communities to manage mineral resources, monitor activity, and reap the benefits in a controlled, transparent framework. Yet while community…
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GMA Urges Stronger Government Action to curb galamsey threat
GMA Calls for Intensified Government Action Against Galamsey The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is urging the government to adopt stronger, sustained measures to tackle the illegal mining menace, widely known as galamsey. In a communique released at the close of its 67th Annual General Conference, the association pressed for heightened enforcement, targeted interventions, and long-term…
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GMA Urges Stronger, Sustained Action Against Galamsey Threat
GMA Calls for Intensified and Sustained Action Against Galamsey The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is stepping up its push for more rigorous, long-term measures to combat illegal mining, or galamsey, amid rising concerns about its toll on the environment and public health. In a communique released at the conclusion of its 67th Annual General Conference,…