Minerals Commission CEO Martin Kwaku Ayisi has been reassigned to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, amid criticism on handling of illegal mining.
Police anti-galamsey task force seizes excavators in Ashanti, arrests 12 in Western Region, destroys 75 chanfang machines to curb environmental damage.
Kintampo North MCE leads joint military-police raid, arrests 4 for illegal mining on Black Volta, seizes machinery to combat river pollution.
Kwaebibirem Security Council arrests 3 Chinese for illegal mining along Birim River, Akyem Abaam, seizes 2 excavators, hunts fleeing locals.
Savannah REGSEC destroys 100+ illegal mining structures in Bole, seizes 8 excavators. Minister targets financiers to curb galamsey, protect Black Volta.
11 killed, dozens trapped in Akyem Wenchi mining pit collapse. NADMO, police, and fire service race to rescue survivors as probe into illegal mining begins.
AG Ayine directs EOCO to investigate NDC’s Yamin and Abanga for alleged galamsey, citing Frimpong-Boateng’s report. Probe to protect Ghana’s environment.
President Mahama labels galamsey a national emergency, vows to intensify crackdown in Awaso, Dadieso. Warns against illegal anti-galamsey extortion.
Chinese national and Ghanaian driver killed in galamsey robbery at Subri-Nkwanta, July 7, 2025. Gunmen stole gold, fled; police probe ongoing in Western North.
Ex-CAL Bank CEO Frank Adu calls for drone bombing of galamsey sites to curb illegal mining in Ghana, urging tough measures to protect the environment.