The Ghanaian government is fighting illegal mining in the Ankobra River, with the Minister leading anti-mining operations.
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Updated Oct 12
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What happened
The Ghanaian government is fighting illegal mining in the Ankobra River, with the Minister leading anti-mining operations.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The government has formalized a new strategy to fight illegal mining.1 source
- Special operations were conducted and intensified to clear illegal mining in the Western Region.Sub-event
Minister leads anti-mining operations in the Ankobra River against illegal mining.1 source
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Illegal mining crisis in Ghana causing continued destruction of water bodies.Also in this story
- Bernard Antwi Boasiako is involved in illicit mining operations in Ghana.
- 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.
- Environmental crisis threatens the designated Sakumono Ramsar Site in Ghana.
- Illegal mining in Ghana has led to exposure to heavy metals, resulting in kidney disease.
The entities involved
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Ghana
country in West Africa
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Ankobra River
river primarily situated in Ghana
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