Mining
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Ghana well-positioned to end ‘Galamsey’ – Prof. Gavin Hilson
A Professor of Sustainability at the Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK, Gavin Hilson, is of the view that…
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Govt remains committed to galamsey fight – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his government’s commitment to tackling illegal mining, known as galamsey, citing its devastating…
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Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti joint venture to create Africa’s largest gold mine in Ghana hits snag
The proposed joint venture between mining giants Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti to combine their Tarkwa and Iduapriem gold mines…
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UTAG suspends strike, reaffirms stance against galamsey
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has officially suspended its strike, initially launched to protest the damaging effects of…
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Stop galamsey or posterity won’t forgive you – Asuom Kontihene tells Akufo-Addo
Kontinhene of Asuom, Nana Boadi Ampomenim Abodade III, has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to take decisive action against illegal mining…
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We’ll use Ghana Card to register ‘galamseyers’ to fight menace – Bawumia
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to fight the illegal mining menace by using the Ghana Card to track…
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We don’t grant license for mining in water bodies – Minerals Commission
Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Kwaku Ayisi The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Kwaku…
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Akufo-Addo sets up 5-member ministerial ad-hoc committee to assess galamsey fight
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has formed a five-member ministerial ad-hoc committee to evaluate the government’s ongoing efforts to combat…
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Association of small-scale miners protest calls for ban
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) is fighting back against calls for a temporary ban on small-scale mining.…
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Calls for ban on small scale mining misdirected – Mireku Duker
A Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources George Mireku Duker has kicked against the calls to ban small scale…
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