Illegal Mining Archives - Hot Stories Ghana

November 3, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

Bompata Residents Pledge to Block Mining Operations on Community Lands

Residents of Asante Akyem Bompata in the Asante Akyem South Municipality have declared their firm opposition to any form of mining on their lands, citing fears of environmental destruction,...

October 15, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

TUC Betrayed Labour Unity – UTAG, UEW VP

The Vice President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the University of Education, Winneba, Dr. Bernard Tutu Boahene, has accused the Trades Union Congress (TUC) of...

October 1, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

WONTUMI SUPPORTS GOVT’S MOVE TO DECLARE FORESTS AND RIVERS AS MILITARY ZONES AGAINST GALAMSEY

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has thrown his weight behind the government’s decision to designate all water bodies...

October 1, 2024
Louisa Afful
General Stories

The Hidden Dangers of Galamsey: Water Destruction and the Rise of Waterborne Diseases

Galamsey, a term derived from the Ghanaian pidgin that translates to “gather and sell,” refers to illegal small-scale gold mining activities. While it may seem like a local economic...

October 1, 2024
Hot Stories Ghana
General Stories

Joana Gyan Cudjoe Addresses False Allegations Amid Growing Concerns Over Illegal Mining

In a heartfelt statement, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the founder of Golden Empire Legacy Limited, has addressed recent allegations linking her to illegal mining operations. With a firm and resolute...

September 22, 2024
Louisa Afful
General Stories

The Dark Side of Gold: Illegal Mining in Ghana

Ghana, once celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources, now grapples with a crisis that threatens the very essence of its existence: illegal mining, commonly known...