Galamsey Archives - Page 7 of 8

06 Oct

Gov’t Commitment Is Against ‘Galamsey’ And Not Small Scale Mining- Deputy Information Minister Clarifies

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The deputy Minister for Information , Hon. Fatimatu Abubakar has said government is fighting against illegal mining activities popularly known as galamsey, and not small scale mining as speculated by some people. Speaking on Movement In The Morning Show with Kwaku Dawuro, Hon Abubakar stated that fighting against galamsey is crucial in protecting forest reserves and water bodies. Speaking she said that ‘’mining contributes to our economic growth but if we are to measure its impact on human lives and environment, we will realize the fight has become keen. Indiscriminate mining destroys water treatment plants because before water from the…

05 Oct

Cocoa Farmers Say They Are Ready To Help Govt Fight Galamsey

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The Coalition for Cocoa Sector Reforms (CCSR-Gh) has said cocoa farmers in Ghana are ready to partner the government to ring to end the illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) menace. The group said the farmers are not ready to fall for the the cash incentives of galamseyers to give out their farm lands for their nefarious activities. In statement, the group said “On galamsey, farmers are ready to help government fight it if only their plea is considered. Farmers will not fall for the cash incentives of galamseyers if their plea is taken and together we will save the cocoa…

04 Oct

Chairman Wontumi Is Not A ‘Galamseyer’: Disregard Claim – General Manager of Akonta Mining (VIDEO)

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The General Manager of Akonta Mining, Edward Kwasi Akuoku, has told the general public to discharged the deceitful claim that describes the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as a galamsayer. Speaking with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show Mr Akuoku said that ‘’Chairman Wontumi in law is a separate legal entity from Akonta Mining, the company can sue and be sued. If you sue Akonta Mining, you have not sued Chairman Wontumi. Although he is the owner and director of the company, he is a different entity unless the company commits a…

03 Oct

Akonta Mining Replies Lands Ministry: Shows Evidence Galamsey Operators Encroached Their Site, Mined And Left Equipment Behind

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As a responsible mining company that values the protection of the environment, Akonta Mining reported the illegal activities of galamseyers to the police and has backed the claims with evidence. Following the directive from the Lands Ministry to Akonta Mining Limited to halt operations in the Tano Nimiri Forest, it is now becoming clearer that the blame cannot be pinned on the mining firm but rather, on illegal miners who waded into the forest and degraded it. In a statement issued on September 30, the Ministry said even though Akonta Mining Limited has a mining lease to undertake mining operations…

20 Sep

Government Is Not Against Mining: Use Legal Means- Eastern Regional Minister Advises

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Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Seth Acheampong, has advised people who indulge in illegal mining activities popularly known as galamsey to refrain from it, and adopt legal means to protect our land and water bodies. Speaking on Movement In The Morning Show with Kwaku Dawuro, he said that ''government is not against small scale mining in Ghana but against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. If you want to mine, it must be done rightfully and lawfully, to encourage those who wants to venture into mining. The water bodies in the Eastern Region were badly affected to the extent that it…

19 Sep

“John Mahama Is The Galamsey King, He Brought Aisha Huang To Ghana In 2014,”- Akua Donkor

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The founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party, Madam Akua Donkor, has asserted that the former President of the Republic of Ghana led the Galamsey Queen, Aisha Huang, into Ghana in 2014. According to the political activist, the erstwhile president backed the activities of Aisha Huang when the NDC was in power. She described that the NDC communicators should evade allotting blames on the Akufo-Addo’s government over the issues besieging the rebound of the galamsey queen who is standing trial in the country over her purported involvement in illegal mining activities. “John Mahama should keep modest because he knows…

19 Sep

Small Scale Mining Contributes 40% Of Ghana’s Gold Produce; Let’s Address It Tactfully – Abu Jinapor

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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has advised that operators of small scale mining in the country must be treated with tact. According to him, despite the activities of illegal miners, licensed small scale miners contribute significantly to Ghana’s economy hence a cautious approach must be employed in addressing the challenges plaguing the sector. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, he disclosed that based on available statistics, small scale mining contributes 40% of Ghana’s local gold produce. In view of this, he admonished that even though illegal mining (galamsey) has unfortunately crept in the small scale mining sector,…

15 Sep

Stop Blaming Politicians Over Aisha Huang’s Case; Blame The Security Agencies- Hon. Ato Cudjoe

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Former Member of Parliament(MP) for Ekumfi constituency, Hon. Francis Ato Cudjoe, has called on the media to shift blame to the security agencies and the Interior Ministry over Aisha Huang case. The galamsey queen, Aisha Huang, was deported in 2018 after she was arrested for illegal mining. She was recently arrested in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region after she sneaked into the country using unapproved immigration route with a pseudo identity. Speaking on the arrest of the galamsey queen with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show, Hon Cudjoe said that ‘’everyone is blaming politicians, meanwhile the security force…

14 Sep

You Have Lost Credibility On Galamsey Discussions- Lawyer George Oppong Tells John Mahama

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Ghanaians have been entreated not to trust former President John Mahama on issues relating to illegal gold mining, popularly known as galamsey, Lawyer George Oppong has cautioned. Lawyer Oppong who is also the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP’s) presiding member for Kwabre East, noted that Mr. Mahama has lost credibility in talking about galamsey fight due to some contradictory statements he has made in the past. John Dramani Mahama has challenged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to demonstrate the political will to fight galamsey. But responding to his comment on Wontumi TV, Lawyer Oppong stated that prior to the 2020 elections,…

14 Sep

Mahama Is A Flip-Flopper And Lacks Focus- Kafui Amegah

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A communications team member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kafui Amegah, has expressed shock over recent comments made by former President Mahama. According to him, he doesn't even know what at all does the former President seeks to achieve apart from his bid for a re-election- hence, the reason for the recent utterances. He spoke on Movement in the morning show on Wontumi Radio/Movement TV. "He has no good intentions for the country, nor has he ever thought good for the country. For me, when it comes to Galamsey, we are always grateful to NANA ADDO…