Galamsey and the sudden rise of kidney failures
Mercury exposure is a public health concern to most residents living in galamsey areas in Ghana. Galamsey (Illegal small-scale mining) often involves the use of mercury to extract gold from…
Chief, others injured as anti-galamsey taskforce clash with illegal miners
The Chief of Kyebi-Apapam Osabarima Apagya Ofori IV and others have been injured in a violent clash during an anti-galamsey operation at Asamang Tamfoe in the Atiwa East District in…
Chiefs lack the power to fight galamsey – Bantamahene
The Kumasi Traditional Council (KTC) has said they do not have the authority to combat illegal mining in their respective traditional areas where miners have taken over lands and other…
