Chiefs in the Ashanti Region who have had their lands invaded by illegal miners will be summoned by the Asantehene for questioning and possible sanctions. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II says chiefs should not sit aloof while illegal mining activities ravage arable farmlands and water bodies. He says the failure …
Read More »I Don’t Want To See You On My Lands And Rivers Again; Chief Of Kwasikrom Vows To Wipe Galamseyers
Finally, one of the chiefs in Ghana has vowed to deal mercilessly with anybody who is caught in his community lands and water bodies doing illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Chief of Kwasikrom, Nana Ogyeaman Kwasi Susmena the second has announced publicly on radio that, illegal miners should stay …
Read More »Stay off AGA concession – Obuasi Youth warns ‘Galamseyers’
An Obuasi based association, Appiani-Bonsec fun club is has sent a strong warning to illegal small scale miners (Galamsey operators) in the town to stay of the concession of the Anglo-Gold Ashanti (AGA) or face their wrath. According to the group, activities of the Galamseyers is affecting the smooth running …
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