Sentences with phrase «illegal mining»

He argued that such permissions may affect the fight against illegal mining in the country.

He says he will ensure a full enforcement of laws against illegal mining in the country.

He warned that the government will resist all forms of illegal mining in the state, describing the damage done to the site as too enormous.

The issue of guns on illegal mining sites raises national security concerns and should also be investigated.

He added that since the team took over the task about months ago, they've been able to move over 60 earth moving equipment from illegal mining sites.

Just because we want to end illegal mining doesn't mean we must do it without respecting basic human rights.

There have been complaints about the adverse effects of small - scale illegal mining on water bodies and the environment in general.

According to the concerned residents, the emerging illegal mining in the community has led to pupils and students dropping out of school.

He added that his government's fight against illegal mining is not going to stop.

The joint military / police task - force set up to enforce the ban on illegal mining, to help save the environment, has been making progress in delivering on its mandate.

News of illegal mining activity on Bangka...

«For the Ghanaian officers, you are aware that one of the problems we are facing as a nation is the issue of illegal mining also known as galamsey.

Civil society organizations and the media recently joined the government to launch series of campaigns against illegal mining which is causing havoc to livelihoods and property as well as Ghana's water bodies and forest covers.

The District Chief Executive for Dormaa East in the Brong Ahafo Region, Emmanuel Kofi Agyeman, has incurred the wrath of persons engaged in illegal mining popularly known as galamsey, for waging a sustained fight against the activity in the area.

Fernando Coelho Filho, Brazil's Mining and Energy Minister, says there is some relief that protects the area from illegal mining operations.

Zambia has detained 31 Chinese nationals for illegal mining in the African country's copper belt but has failed to provide strong proof of their crimes, a senior Chinese diplomat said as he lodged a complaint.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, has said that government intends to sustain its fight against illegal mining by using an aggressive approach where necessary, to ensure that the culprits do not return to the site when the reclamation program begins.

The Federal Government had on August 14, 2017 arrested Dan - China and 25 others and charged them before Justice Kurya, on a four - count offence of illegal mining at Zurak in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau.

Government subsequently launched the MMIP policy document stating that it has a clear road map in how it intends to stop illegal mining in Ghana.

The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has said it will deploy a combined team of military and police personnel to illegal mining areas to stop galamsey.

The Federal Government has said that two illegal mining companies - Solid Unit Limited and Geotess Nigeria Limited that were shut down in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State last month, had illegally taken out minerals worth over N100 billion, in the past few years they have been involved in illegal activities in the area.

These Asians have become synonymous with illegal mining activities popularly known as Galamsey.

In Hindu tradition, the waters of the sacred River Ganges are capable of reviving the spirit and cleansing the soul — but as illegal mining activities upstream have carried on unabated, its flow has been muddied with pollution

China has condemned Zambia for detaining 31 of its nationals for alleged illegal mining without providing strong proof, Reuters news agency reports.

The report alleged that certain state institutions and officials were profiting from illegal mining at Shinkolobwe.

The minister said the FEC approved N987m for the purchase of 50 Hilux vehicles for the special mines taskforce establiahed to monitor and curb illegal mining activities in all the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

According to the the Director for Natural Resources at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Carl Fiati, Ghana may soon import drinking water from neighbouring countries if illegal mining also known «galamsey» is not checked.

Tackle illegal mining inside protected areas and pursue the legal establishment of artisanal mining cooperatives in areas close to gorilla habitats

Tagged with: Chinese Galamsey Ghana News Illegal Mining Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Peter Amewu

This comes weeks after the sector Minister, Peter John Amewu, criticized the Ghana Armed Forces for deploying some of its men to protect illegal mining sites in the country.

The late military officer was among others deployed to combat illegal mining activities in the Denkyira - Obuasi forest reserve.

The government has been urged to target the brains behind illegal mining operations in Ghana and not just the ground operatives with little value.

Ghana is practically begging China to help in the fight against Chinese nationals who are contributing to the destruction of its environment through illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

He said the arrested Nigerians have been in active connivance with foreigners to carry out massive illegal mining in the state thereby depriving the country of revenue.

The worse of this is the invasion of hundreds of Chinese, Niger, Burkinabe, Nigerians and other citizens who are into the Ghanaian communities doing illegal mining and destroying the environment.

In particular, the government needs to quickly establish the Itombwe Natural Reserve, support local - community management of the Punia Gorilla Reserve, reinforce Kahuzi - Biega National Park efforts, and establish strong coordination between ICCN and the DRC military to tackle armed militias that control illegal mining camps in Grauer's gorilla heartland.»

Mr Amewu also indicated that government will not relent on its fight against illegal mining until it is addressed.

According to a report by the Yonhap news agency, the allegedly illegal mining activities were uncovered in four different complexes in the country's southwestern city of Gwangju.

Reports from Tarkwa had suggested that, the soldiers admitted the offence upon interrogation by their senior officers from the Operation Vanguard task - force, which is on a national assignment to help government root out illegal mining also known as galamsey.

The Chief of Bui in the Banda District of the Brong - Ahafo Region on Wednesday said illegal mining has re-surfaced in the area.

The move would help the iPhone - maker not only save many billions of dollars in the long term but also be more transparent about how the metal is sourced, as there have been concerns about illegal mining operations and the use of child labor.

The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, has stated that illegal mining continues to boom in the country because of corruption.

Concomitantly, as smuggling and illegal mining thrived on this highly lucrative market, China has also recently started a vigorous crackdown on illegal activity and took steps for greater regulation of the rare earth metals sector.

Government has come under attack by thousands of Ghanaians engaging in illegal mining threatening to vote against the ruling party in the next elections despite their (illegal miners) hazardous activities on the environment.

According to him, the party then in opposition never promised to entertain illegal mining activities contrary to information from their opponents, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) they promised the people as such.

He further urged the Queen mothers to support government's efforts at ridding illegal mining activities out of their communities to help protect the environment.

The ministry has identified its national school feeding program as a means to discourage school children from patronizing illegal mining sites.