Lands Minister to brief nation on galamsey fight today

55 Small-Scale Mining Licences Revoked, 907 Under Review – Minister55 Small-Scale Mining Licences Revoked, 907 Under Review – Minister

Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah   THE MINISTER for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has announced that 907 licenses issued to small-scale mining firms are currently under review as part of efforts to crack down on illegal mining and enforce regulatory compliance in the sector. Kofi Buah speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House yesterday stated that the ministry’s committee reviewing the licenses is und…

We’ve Drawn the Line in the Sand: Lands Minister Vows to End Illegal Mining

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to combating illegal mining and promoting responsible, sustainable natural resource management.  Speaking during the latest edition of the Government Accountability Series, the Minister made it clear that while the Ministry encourages mining as a key contributor to national development, there will be no tolerance for…

We can now track excavators before they arrive in Ghana – Armah Kofi Buah

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emanuel Armah Kofi Buah says the ministry now has the capacity to track earth-moving equipment such as excavators even before they enter Ghana’s ports. During his presentation at the Government Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House, the minister, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, indicated that a new digital tracking system has been introduced to monitor all imported excavators from the point of en…

Ghana Intensifies Galamsey Crackdown with 1,345 Arrests in 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-galamsey-crackdown-with-1345-arrests-in-2025/Ghana’s government has arrested 1,345 individuals nationwide since January 2025 in a heightened campaign against illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. Lands and Natural Resources Minister Armah Kofi Buah disclosed the figures during Wednesday’s Government Accountability Series, highli…

Illegal mining due to lack of Geological data; Retooling Survey Department a priority - Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah

By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah  The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has attributed the surge in illegal mining across Ghana to a lack of accessible geological data on mineral deposits. According to him, this information gap forces people to mine indiscriminately, causing extensive environmental damage. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the sector Minister emphasized the cr…

Over 1,300 arrested in nationwide galamsey crackdown – Lands Minister reveals

Ghana’s fight against illegal mining continues to intensify as the government steps up efforts to sanitise the sector. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Armah Kofi Buah, has disclosed that since January 2025, a total of 1,345 individuals have been arrested across the country for their involvement in illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. Speaking during the Government’s Accountability Series on Wednesday, Mr. Buah highligh…