Michael Opoku

NDC Demands Prosecution of Gov’t Functionaries & NPP Officials Involved In Galamsey

President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia led New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has come under vitriolic attack from National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its inability to fight the menace of galamsey in the country. The party said the Akufo-Addo, Bawumia, and NPP government has not exhibited any genuine commitment to the fight against galamsey and…

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Mining Laws

WACAM Executive Director criticises Ghana’s weak mining laws

Hannah Owusu-Koranteng, The Associate Executive Director of Wacam has criticised Ghana’s weak mining laws, saying: “The only way to hold mining companies to responsible corporate behaviour is to develop strong mining laws.” She said beyond the negative economic, environmental, and health consequences of surface operations, mining companies are treated as “Pampered” entities with tax incentives,…

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