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Frimpong Boateng’s report contains falsehood – Journalist

Frimpong Boateng’s report contains falsehood – Journalist

The journalist at the center of the galamsey controversy Seth Mantey has denied allegations of involvement in the sale of excavators. The journalist has been indicted by a report issued by former Minister of Science,

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US Embassy trains 50 activists to intensify campaign against illegal mining 

US Embassy trains 50 activists to intensify campaign against illegal mining 

The US Embassy in Ghana, is collaborating with University of Mines and Technology (UMat) to build capacities of stakeholders fighting the menace of Illegal mining in the country They have teamed up to work closely

Business
Let’s deepen local content to support communities in catchment areas – Deputy Lands Minister urges mining companies

Let’s deepen local content to support communities in catchment areas – Deputy Lands Minister urges mining companies

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resource, George Mireku Duker tasked with dealing with issues relative to Ghana’s mining sector has implored mining companies to make deliberate and concerted efforts towards deepening their relationship

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Government ready to assist local companies to attract investors – Mireku Duker

Government ready to assist local companies to attract investors – Mireku Duker

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Mining, George Mireku Duker, has urged mining companies in the country to avail themselves for investment opportunities as the government is ever-ready to assist them

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Government committed to protection of legitimate mining operations – Lands Minister

Government committed to protection of legitimate mining operations – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A.  Jinapor (MP) has assured the mining industry, particularly licensed large-scale mining companies in the country of the firm commitment and unflinching determination of government to protect

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Let’s tackle environmental pollution now -Pure Earth, Blacksmith Initiative

Let’s tackle environmental pollution now -Pure Earth, Blacksmith Initiative

Pure Earth, Blacksmith Initiative has reiterated the need for government to expedite action on the increasing environmental  pollution levels in Ghana to minimise the future health crisis from its effects. According to a press release

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Fight against corruption grounded in legislative, financial and institutional action, not mere lip-service — Akufo-Addo

Fight against corruption grounded in legislative, financial and institutional action, not mere lip-service — Akufo-Addo

"My government has fought and is fighting corruption not just in high-sounding words, but, actually, in concrete deeds. We have shunned mere exhortations and showy denunciations of unproved corruption. It has been a holistic approach.

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9-member committee formed to investigate Anto-Aboso quarry site explosion

9-member committee formed to investigate Anto-Aboso quarry site explosion

The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah has inaugurated a 9-member committee to investigate circumstances which led to the explosion at a quarry site at Anto Aboso in the Shama District of Western Region.

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Anto-Aboso explosion: Quarry company had no permit – Minerals Commission

Anto-Aboso explosion: Quarry company had no permit – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission has disclosed that the quarry at Kobenandohkrom in the Shama District of the Western Region, which experienced a devastating explosion on Sunday, September 10, 2023, was operating illegally. According to the Commission,

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“ENSURE PAYMENT OF RIGHT PRICE FOR CARBON” – JINAPOR TO WORLD LEADERS

“ENSURE PAYMENT OF RIGHT PRICE FOR CARBON” – JINAPOR TO WORLD LEADERS

On Monday, 4th September, 2023,The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor called on world leaders to ensure payment of right price for carbon at a high-level event on Investment in Nature