Amid widespread illegal mining in the Eastern Region, a coalition pushes back against the Ministry's assertion of impunity after a presentation by Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah.
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Updated Jul 20
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What happened
Amid widespread illegal mining in the Eastern Region, a coalition pushes back against the Ministry's assertion of impunity after a presentation by Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah.
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Illegal mining crisis in Ghana causing continued destruction of water bodies.Also in this story
- Illegal mining activities have caused raw water deterioration and increased turbidity in the Birim River since October 1, 2026.
- The Ghanaian government is fighting illegal mining in the Ankobra River, with the Minister leading anti-mining operations.
- An illegal mining tragedy has occurred in the Eastern Region, and the issue is now penetrating communities in the Savannah Region of Ghana.
- Illegal mining in Ghana has led to exposure to heavy metals, resulting in kidney disease.
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