In a renewed fight against illegal mining, the minister for lands and natural resources has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups who attempt to mine on water bodies and forest reserves. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has declared war against illegal miners saying none, regardless of political affiliation would be spared if they […]
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, has restated his calls for a more drastic approach to addressing and tackle the illegal mining menace in the country. Speaking in an interview on Accra-based AsaasePa FM on October 10, 2024, Osei Owusu, also known as Joe Wise, proposed a “shoot to kill” approach for […]
Two teenagers, suspected to be involved in illegal mining activities, lost their lives in a mining pit at Sefwi Abrokofe in the Sefwi Juaboso District of the Western North Region. The deceased have been identified as Kwabena Bour, aged 19, and Oliver Ntaadu (Junior), aged 15. According to Modestus Appiah, uncle of Oliver Ntaadu (Junior), […]