Densu river is polluted with mercury - Edem Srem
A journalist and documentary film maker, Edem Srem, has raised serious concerns about mercury pollution in the Densu River, a ...
Ghana's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning people and nature
At an unlicensed gold mine in Ghana, men in t-shirts, shorts and rubber boots wade through pools of muddy water laced with ...
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Are the river gods asleep?
A study conducted by the Water Research Institute of Ghana revealed alarming levels of pollution in major rivers across the country. The Pra River, for example, has seen a significant drop in ...
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Ghana’s future at the mercy of illegal miners (galamsey)
Galamsey is a dangerous practice that threatens human life, the country’s economy and Ghana's future and it must be stopped ...
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Govt partners with Small-Scale Miners to protect Ghana’s rivers and forest reserves
In a move geared towards environmental conservation, the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has ...
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Should Surface Gold Mining Be Banned in Ghana Until Its River Systems Are Nursed Back to Health?
Ghana, Africa 39;s second-largest gold producer, generates significant revenue from gold mining, contributing around 5% to the country 39;s GDP .
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Experts call for technological solutions to combat illegal mining in Ghana
Council of State member Mr. Sam Okudzeto and Professor Stephen Adei have called for stronger measures, including the use of ...
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Soldiers destroy three Chanfans in anti-galamsey operation on Birim River
Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners, in collaboration with the military, has intensified efforts to combat ...
Ghana Unions Cancel Strike Over Illegal Gold Mining After Talks
Ghanaian unions have called off a strike after the government promised to take measures to clean up Africa’s biggest gold ...