Tag: Mining Regulation
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Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Over Aravalli Hills Definition Change
Overview: Why the Supreme Court Intervened The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of the recent decision that redefines the Aravalli Hills, a move that environmentalists warn could loosen protections and open doors to unregulated mining. The court’s action signals heightened judicial scrutiny of the government’s interpretation of ecologically sensitive areas and…
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Supreme Court Sues Motu Case on Aravalli Hills’ Definition: Implications for Mining and Environment
Breaking Developments: Why the Supreme Court Intervened In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of concerns surrounding the updated definition of the Aravalli Hills. The move signals judicial attention to potential loopholes that could facilitate unregulated mining and threaten the region’s fragile ecology. The court’s action underscores the…
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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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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,…
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Galamsey Fight: Campaigner Seriatim Slams NDC on Anti-Galamsey Strategy
Introduction: A pointed critique in the anti-galamsey arena The ongoing battle against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, is far from a quiet policy debate in Ghana. On the campaign trail, voices from both sides accuse the other of grandstanding, inefficiency, or misplaced priorities. Recently, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign,…