Small-scale miners accuse government of driving them to illegal galamsey operations
Ghana's small-scale miners blame a three-year permit freeze for forcing them into illegal galamsey, escalating tensions with the Lands Ministry.
Ghana's Mining Paradox: Lands Minister Demands Restoration Pledge from Five Gold Cooperatives
Ghana's Lands Minister has issued a stark challenge to mining operators: extract gold responsibly or face consequences for environmental damage.
Lands Ministry denies resignation reports: Armah-Kofi Buah remains on Ghana Gold Board
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has clarified that Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has not resigned from GoldBod.
State of emergency won't fix galamsey overnight, Lands Ministry warns
Ghana's Lands Ministry cautions that declaring a state of emergency is not a quick fix for illegal mining, despite ongoing calls for drastic action.
Government clarifies Adamus mining lease revocation: Not linked to asset sale
Lands Ministry denies reports that Adamus Resources lease revocation aims to facilitate company or asset sale.
Government clarifies Adamus Resources lease revocation is not sale—assets to remain under state control
Ghana's Lands Ministry denies claims that Adamus Resources Limited is being sold following lease revocation.