12
May
28 Excavators, 267 Changfans Destroyed In Government’s Galamsey Fight – Nitiwul The Ghana Armed Forces have destroyed excavators, changfans, and other heavy equipment used for illegal mining activities in some regions. Dominic Nitiwul, the Minister for Defence, who disclosed this at a press briefing said the destruction forms part of the government’s effort at ending illegal mining, popularly referred to as galamsey. The equipment and excavators were seized in Twifo Praso and River Pra, according to the Minister. “At the end of the day, within the specified period, the Armed Forces destroyed 28 excavators and 267 changfan machines.” He indicated…