Galamsey fight: ‘We are turning the corner’ – Lands Minister
Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah says Ghana is making significant progress in the fight against illegal mining, following a year of sustained operations along the Ankobra River.
Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced significant progress in the fight against illegal mining along the Ankobra River. In a 16-kilometre patrol from Dominase to Gwira Banso in the Western Region, thousands of Changfan machines and illegal mining operators have been cleared, marking a marked improvement since Buah first inspected the area in September 2025.
The success is attributed to intelligence-led operations by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and the Navy Special Forces. However, Buah acknowledges concerns about continued pollution and stresses the need for consistent enforcement to ensure the river's recovery.
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