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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

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Catholic youth network urges action for environmental sustainability

Catholic youth network urges action for environmental sustainability

The Ghana Chapter of the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability (CYNESA) has launched this year's season of creation with a call on Catholics in particular to pay attention to the health of the environment.

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President Akufo-Addo Commissions $6.6 Million Ashaiman And Bankuman Sewerage And Treatment Plants

President Akufo-Addo Commissions $6.6 Million Ashaiman And Bankuman Sewerage And Treatment Plants

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, 2nd August 2023, commissioned the ultra-modern Simplified Sewerage Facility and Treatment Plant at Ashaiman, and the rehabilitated and expanded Bankuman Simplified Sewerage Plant. The

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Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects to Host Africa Women and Children Conference on Climate Action

Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects to Host Africa Women and Children Conference on Climate Action

    The Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), in collaboration with the Office of the President, is proud to announce the inaugural Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC). Taking place on August 2-3, 2023,

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WILDLIFE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BILL 2022 PASSED

WILDLIFE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BILL 2022 PASSED

The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Wildlife Resources Management Bill 2022, after it’s third reading on Friday, July 28, 2023. Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Lands and Forestry, Hon. Benito

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Gov’t denies granting license for lithium exploitation, production

Gov’t denies granting license for lithium exploitation, production

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has refuted claims that it has authorized the production and exploitation of lithium in the nation through the issuance of mining licenses. Although there are ongoing mineral explorations,

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23rd Community Mining Scheme to create 7,500 direct jobs – Lands Ministry

23rd Community Mining Scheme to create 7,500 direct jobs – Lands Ministry

Two Community Mining Scheme (CMS) concessions expected to create a combined 7,500 job opportunities have been launched at Moseaso-Abransie in the Manso-Nkwanta constituency of the Ashanti Region. Delivering a speech at the ceremony on behalf

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Crackdown of illegal miners on Black Volta ongoing — Savannah Regional Minister

Crackdown of illegal miners on Black Volta ongoing — Savannah Regional Minister

The Savannah Regional Minister, Saeed Muhazu Jibril, says the operation by the Military, the Regional Security Council, and the Minerals Commission to eradicate illegal miners on the Black Volta is ongoing. This follows an updated

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Mining Communities In Upper Denkyira West Receive Training On How To Deal With Rights Violations

Mining Communities In Upper Denkyira West Receive Training On How To Deal With Rights Violations

Over 100 representatives of four mining affected communities in the Upper Denkyira West District have received paralegal training to help them deal with rights violations. The four communities, which are being affected by the operations