Tag: Illegal Mining
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Stronger, sustained action against galamsey threat: GMA urges government
GMA Calls for a Renewed Push Against Galamsey The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has sounded a clarion call for stronger, sustained action against the country’s galamsey crisis. In a communique issued at the conclusion of its 67th Annual General Conference, the medical body underscored that illegal mining is not only an environmental catastrophe but also…
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EU Grants Ghana €2.4 Million to Restore Threatened Forest Reserves
Overview: EU funding targets forest restoration in Ghana The European Union has announced a €2.4 million grant to support four forest restoration projects across Ghana. The initiative comes in response to widespread deforestation driven in part by illegal mining activities, also known as galamsey. By backing on-the-ground restoration, the EU aims to rebuild degraded landscapes,…
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EU Grants Ghana €2.4 Million to Restore Forests Amid Miners’ Impact
EU Grants Ghana €2.4 Million to Restore Forests The European Union has announced a €2.4 million grant to support four forest restoration projects across Ghana. The funding arrives as part of broader EU- Ghana cooperation focused on environmental protection, biodiversity, and climate resilience. In recent years, Ghana’s forest reserves have suffered from illegal mining and…
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EU grants Ghana €2.4m to revive forests amid illegal mining crisis
Europe supports Ghana’s fight to restore damaged forests The European Union has stepped forward with a €2.4 million grant to Ghana to support four forest restoration projects across the country. The funding, announced amid ongoing concerns about the environmental damage caused by illegal mining and agricultural pressure, aims to accelerate forest recovery, protect biodiversity, and…
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Illegal Crypto Mining in Iran: Power Drain & Environment
Overview: Why Illegal Crypto Mining Surges in Iran Iran’s crypto mining sector has long walked a tightrope between opportunity and risk. With subsidized electricity and a restless energy market, the country became a magnet for miners seeking cheap power. When operations go underground or move beyond government licensing, the result isn’t just financial leakage—it’s a…
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How Illegal Crypto Mining Strains Iran’s Power Grid and Environment
Introduction: The ticking electricity clock in Iran Iran’s energy landscape has long faced supply and distribution challenges, but a new pressure point has emerged: illegal cryptocurrency mining. Fueled by subsidized electricity and lucrative returns, unregistered farms siphon off power at scale, straining a grid already grappling with outages, inefficiencies, and a delicate balance between energy…
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Court Blocks Asutifi North MP from Leaving Accra Over NAIMOS Task Force Attack Allegations
Overview of the Court Order The Accra High Court has issued a travel restriction on Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North. The injunction bars him from leaving the Greater Accra Region as investigations continue into his alleged involvement in an assault on the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force.…
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Illegal Mining Crackdown: Forestry Commission Urges Tough NAIMOS Action
Overview: A Call for Stronger Measures The Forestry Commission of Ghana has intensified its call for a tougher, more coordinated response to illegal mining, following clashes in Hwidiem that raised concerns about law enforcement, environmental damage, and community safety. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elikem Kotoko underscored the urgency of empowering the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations…
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Forestry Commission Urges Tougher Action on Illegal Miners After Hwidiem Clash
Introduction: A call for decisive action The Forestry Commission has stepped up its call for a tougher, more coordinated response to illegal mining, following a violent clash in Hwidiem that highlighted persistent environmental and public safety concerns. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elikem Kotoko and other forestry officials insist that a stronger, legally backed crackdown by…
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Forestry Commission Urges Tougher Action Against Illegal Miners After Hwidiem Clash
Rising Tensions Between Forestry Officials and Illegal Miners In the wake of a violent clash at Hwidiem, the Forestry Commission has intensified its call for a stronger, more decisive response to illegal mining activities. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elikem Kotoko stressed that if Ghana’s anti-illegal mining framework is to be effective, the National Anti-Illegal Mining…