Government Revokes Akonta Mining Licence

Aren’t you afraid of me? Can you end my Akonta mining?- Chairman Wontumi tells President Mahama

An old video of Chairman Wontumi dragging President John Mahama into the mud has resurfaced online. The video, which was shot in 2013, features Chairman Wontumi daring President Mahama, the then former president and flag bearer of the NDC. Chairman Wontumi spoke ill of President Mahama and stated that he could not do anything to […] The post Aren’t you afraid of me? Can you end my Akonta mining?- Chairman Wontumi tells President Mahama appeared …

GJA urges government to protect journalists reporting from mining fields

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called on the government to ensure the safety and protection of journalists reporting from mining areas, particularly those covering issues related to illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. At a press conference held on April 23, 2025, at the Ghana International Press Centre, GJA President, Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, emphasized the urgent need for government intervention to safeguard journalists …

Lands minister faults Akonta Mining in illegal mining syndicate

By Kizito CUDJOE The government has taken a decisive step in its renewed fight against illegal mining, with the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, ordering the immediate revocation of the lease granted to Akonta Mining Company Limited. The directive follows a joint security operation that led to the arrest of 51 individuals, including eight Chinese nationals, alleged to be engaged in illegal mining under the cover of…

Government to Pursue Akonta Mining with Solid Evidence

The Minerals Commission has confirmed it has gathered solid evidence proving that Akonta Mining Limited engaged in illegal mining activities—widely known as galamsey—within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve, despite the company’s repeated public denials.  The Deputy CEO Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrew Tandoh, disclosed that the Commission’s findings are based on verified intelligence, including geolocation data and …

Lands Minister Breaks Down Over Galamsey Destruction in Tano Nimri Forest

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, was moved to tears while addressing the press about the devastating environmental damage caused by illegal mining (galamsey) in the Tano Nimri Forest Reserve. Describing the destruction as a “devastation of biblical proportions,” the Minister painted a grim picture of ruined greenery, polluted streams, and silenced wildlife. His emotional moment followed a joint operation by the…

NDC Vows Tough Action Against Illegal Mining Under Mahama Presidency

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ndc-vows-tough-action-against-illegal-mining-under-mahama-presidency/The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a strong warning to illegal mining operators, specifically targeting New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako and his Akonta Mining company. NDC Communications Director Sammy Gyamfi declared that John Mah…