Ghana Gas Says Illegal Miners Are Digging Under Its Pipelines
Ghana Gas says illegal miners are excavating beneath its pipelines in the Western and Ashanti regions, warning that any damage could take months to repair and disrupt power.
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Catholic Bishops press government again for galamsey state of emergency
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has renewed its call for a state of emergency over galamsey, warning that illegal mining now threatens water, food and public health.
Senyo Hosi: Raids Alone Will Not End Galamsey Without Jobs
One Ghana Movement convener Senyo Hosi says galamsey earnings of GH\u00a22,000 to GH\u00a210,000 a week mean enforcement raids alone cannot end Ghana’s illegal mining crisis.
Mahama Denies Promising State of Emergency Over Illegal Mining
President Mahama says he never pledged to declare a state of emergency over galamsey, telling Ghanaians in New York that emergency powers are a last resort.