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Ghana army kills seven 'illegal miners' in clashes

Ghana army kills seven 'illegal miners' in clashes

The Ghanaian army says at least seven "illegal miners" were killed in clashes with soldiers in the country's southern region of Ashanti on Saturday.

Hundreds march for ban on Ghana's illegal gold mining

Hundreds march for ban on Ghana's illegal gold mining

Ghana is grappling with the country's worst economic crisis in a generation and the illegal gold mines have become a hot button electoral issue.

'Galamsey': Ghana announces crackdown on illegal mining

'Galamsey': Ghana announces crackdown on illegal mining

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced stricter measures against illegal mining, locally known as "galamsey."

Gold rush: Illegal mining takes sheen off Ghana's treasure

Gold rush: Illegal mining takes sheen off Ghana's treasure

A campaign against illegal mining in Ghana is building up on the streets as activists and organisations mobilise public opinion against a growing problem that threatens the environment, public health and the economy.

Ghana opens first gold refinery after centuries of mining

Ghana opens first gold refinery after centuries of mining

Ghana has opened its first ever gold refinery after centuries of mining the valuable commodity.

Ghana farmers blame illegal gold mining for high vegetable prices

Ghana farmers blame illegal gold mining for high vegetable prices

Miners are accused of causing soil erosion, water pollution, land destruction, and soil infertility, which have impacted prices.