Despite efforts to clamp down on all human activities within the Bui Hydroelectric Dam enclave, illegal mining and logging continue to thrive in the area - posing a threat to safety of the national asset, B&FT has gathered.
According to the Chief of Bui Resettlement Camp, Nana Kwadwo Wuo II,...
Despite efforts to clamp down on all human activities within the Bui Hydroelectric Dam enclave, illegal mining and logging continue to thrive in the area - posing a threat to safety of the national asset, B&FT has gathered.
According to the Chief of Bui Resettlement Camp, Nana Kwadwo Wuo II,...
Despite efforts to clamp down on all human activities within the Bui Hydroelectric Dam enclave, illegal mining and logging continue to thrive in the area - posing a threat to safety of the national asset, B&FT has gathered.
According to the Chief of Bui Resettlement Camp, Nana Kwadwo Wuo II,...
The Board Chairman of the Minerals Commission, Mr. Samson Boafo, has said the Commission will in the coming months explore avenues to seek funding for investment in geological investigations and generate detailed information in designated areas for demarcation to small-scale miners.
“We will in the coming months explore avenues to...
The Ghana Mineworkers Union (GMWU) has reaffirmed their call on government to take immediate action to halt the implementation of Goldfields Ghana Limited’s contract mining decision/strategy, which according to the union will impact on the jobs of over 1,700 workers with serious economic and social consequences.
In a statement to...
The Upper Denkyira East Municipal Police Commander, Supt. Dela Dzensi, has stated that the fight against galamsey is a very difficult task because illegal miners continue to raid the mining areas after arrests have been made in those communities.
He said: “It’s been a very difficult task for both the...
Golden Star Resources has confirmed two fatalities at their Prestea Underground mine site on December 29, 2017.
A statement from Golden Star said that preliminary investigations suggest that the two employees succumbed to smoke inhalation sickness at the hospital following exposure to blasting gasses.
The President and Chief Executive of Golden...
The Trades Union Congress (TUC), at its second bi-annual General Council meeting held on the 21st and 22nd December, 2017, has pledged their unwavering solidarity and support with the Ghana Mineworkers Union (GMWU) over the proposed retrenchment of some 2,150 workers of Goldfields Limited at the Tarkwa and Damang...
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has presented a cheque for US$100,000 to the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, in a bid to support training and empowerment of the next generation of researchers, problem-solvers and leaders.
The money will go to support the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)...
The National Executive Council of the Ghana Mineworkers' Union (GMWU) of TUCG having met in Accra from December 13 - 14, 2017;
Realizing with regret Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s ruthless decision to implement a contract mining option which would impact on the jobs of over 1,700 workers with serious economic...