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Ankobra River

Also known as: the Ankobra

2026-05-052026-11-04

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May 2026
21 MayJoy Online
Four armed suspects have been arrested by the task force of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities, unlawful possession of firearms, and environmental destruction along the Ankobra River at Dominase in …
NAIMOS arrests 4 armed suspects along Ankobra River
21 MayThe Chronicle
… The suspects, according to NAIMOS, were apprehended during a routine anti-galamsey patrol conducted along the Ankobra River on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. …
Suspected galamsey thugs arrested along Ankobra River
21 MayJoy Online
… According to the EPA, the suspect is believed to be a lead operator at an illegal mining site known as Gyenyame Gyetei, where mining activities are said to have severely affected nearby farmlands, wetlands and a tributary of the Ankobra River. …
EPA arrests suspected illegal miner over pollution of Ankobra tributary in Nzema East
12 MayJoy Online
Personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), in collaboration with the Blue Water Guards, have intensified their riverine patrols along the Ankobra River, recording a significant disruption of illegal mining activities at Dominase in the Western …
NAIMOS river patrol cracks down on illegal mining along Ankobra River at Dominase
8 MayBusiness & Financial Times
B&FT’s Western Regional correspondent reports that personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), working with the Blue Water Guards, have intensified operations against illegal mining along the Ankobra River, destroying several machines and disrup …
Editorial: NAIMOS intensifies ‘galamsey’ fight nationwide
7 MayJoy Online
… The patrols were part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining on and along the Ankobra River. …
NAIMOS intensifies crackdown on illegal mining activities along Ankobra River
5 MayBusiness & Financial Times
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), working with the Blue Water Guards, have intensified operations against illegal mining along the Ankobra River, destroying several machines and disrupting activities in parts …
NAIMOS destroys illegal mining equipment along Ankobra

Mining & Energy

NAIMOS, Amenfi West MP plan enhanced illegal mining collaboration

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The Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat held discussions with the Member of Parliament for Amenfi West on strengthening stakeholder collaboration against illegal mining, focusing on environmental, security and socio-economic impacts in the region. NAIMOS outlined a strategy moving from temporary enforcement raids towards sustained operations supported by enhanced riverine collaboration with the Ghana Navy.

1 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 1 November

NAIMOS, Amenfi West MP plan enhanced illegal mining collaboration
The Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat held discussions with the Member of Parliament for Amenfi West on strengthening stakeholder collaboration against illegal mining, focusing on environmental, security and socio-economic impacts in the region. NAIMOS outlined a strategy moving from temporary enforcement raids towards sustained operations supported by enhanced riverine collaboration with the Ghana Navy.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 30 October

NAIMOS seizes 65 Changfang machines in illegal mining crackdown
The National Anti-illegal Mining Secretariat has intercepted 65 brand new Changfang machines suspected for use in galamsey activities in the Western and Western North regions, with two persons arrested in connection with the transport and receipt of the equipment. NAIMOS says the seized equipment and vehicles are secured pending investigation into their source, intended destination, and links to illegal mining.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NAIMOS seizes 65 Changfang machines in illegal mining crackdown
Ghana's National Anti-illegal Mining Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intercepted 65 brand new Changfang machines suspected for use in illegal galamsey mining in the Western and Western North regions, with two persons arrested; the equipment was seized in two separate operations within days of each other.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

NAIMOS seizes 22 Chanfang machines targeting galamsey supply
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has expanded enforcement beyond mining sites to target suppliers of illegal mining equipment. During an Eshaem operation in the Western Region, the Task Force destroyed 28 chanfang machines, 19 water pumps, and five structures at illegal mining sites, and seized a truck carrying 22 brand-new Chanfang machines being delivered to a store.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

NAIMOS extends illegal mining crackdown to two more rivers
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat plans to extend Operation Watershield to two additional major river bodies before year-end, following operations in the Birim area and Ankobra River. The Director of Operations said the next phase would emphasize maintaining security in cleared areas to prevent illegal miners from returning.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

CSOs petition government to review offshore gold reconnaissance activities
A coalition of civil society organisations has petitioned the government to review and clarify legal agreements permitting GoldCoast Resource Corp to undertake offshore gold reconnaissance activities along Ghana's inshore waters, citing concerns about protection of fisheries, biodiversity, food security, and coastal livelihoods.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

CSOs call for review of 10,000 sq km offshore gold licences
Civil Society Organisations working in fisheries and coastal sectors have urged the government to review offshore gold reconnaissance activities along Ghana's western continental coast, citing concerns over implications for fisheries, marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods. GoldCoast Resource Corp. holds 10 offshore reconnaissance licences covering approximately 10,000 square kilometres extending about 300 kilometres along the coast between Half-Assini and Winneba, with portions potentially overlapping Ghana's Inshore Exclusion Zone.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

CSOs demand review of offshore gold licences
A coalition of civil society organisations has called on President Mahama to urgently review 10 offshore gold reconnaissance licences held by Gold Coast Resource Corp., citing concerns over Ghana's fisheries, marine environment and coastal livelihoods. The licences cover about 10,000 square kilometres along 300 kilometres of Ghana's coastline, with CSOs warning that substantial portions may fall within Ghana's Inshore Exclusion Zone.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 19 September

Western Regional Security Council mediates Betterland mining dispute
The Western Regional Security Council has intervened in a dispute over Betterland Ghana Limited's mineral exploration and proposed transition to large-scale mining at Gwira Banso in Nzema East Municipality. The dispute centres on concerns about mining's impact on the Draw River Forest and livelihoods, with community divisions over whether large-scale mining would bring needed jobs and development.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

Ankobra River shows signs of recovery from illegal mining
The Ankobra River's banks, once bustling with illegal mining operations and makeshift structures, are now largely deserted, marking a visible transformation in the fight against galamsey a year after intervention efforts by the Ministry and NAIMOS.
16 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 6 September

Former minister proposes Environmental Restoration Fund from mineral royalties
Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has proposed establishing a statutory Environmental Restoration Fund financed by a defined share of mineral royalties to reclaim mining-degraded lands and restore polluted water bodies, managed independently outside Ghana's regular budget cycle to prevent diversion during fiscal difficulties.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana needs $21bn to restore lands degraded by illegal mining
Former Environment Minister Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng says Ghana requires an estimated $21 billion to reclaim and restore approximately 23,853 square kilometres of degraded land, largely from illegal mining and other destructive activities. Restoring the Ankobra River alone is estimated to cost about $400 million, not including rehabilitation of other polluted water bodies.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Lands Minister targets illegal mining financiers in intensified crackdown
Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has pledged to intensify the government's fight against galamsey, saying the next phase will focus on identifying and pursuing the powerful individuals and networks financing illegal mining operations rather than only seizing equipment.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana winning illegal mining war, says Lands Minister
Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has declared that Ghana is winning the fight against galamsey, citing the Ankobra River's transformation as evidence. Operation Water Shield's second phase has removed nearly 3,000 mining machines from the Ankobra, Pra, Birim and other rivers, and resulted in more than 237 arrests, including 144 foreign nationals.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Lands Minister reports 3,000 illegal mining machines removed
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says the government has removed more than 3,000 illegal mining machines from major river bodies and arrested 237 suspects under Operation Water Shield. The Minister inspected the Ankobra River and attributed progress to a shift from sporadic raids to permanent security deployments.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lands Minister pledges integrity in galamsey crackdown
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says the government will continue fighting illegal mining with integrity, targeting powerful individuals and financiers behind galamsey. Operations have cleared 3,000 machines and resulted in 237 arrests.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana reports progress in fight against illegal mining
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister says Ghana is making significant progress against illegal mining following sustained operations along the Ankobra River, with thousands of Changfan machines and operators cleared. However, he acknowledged continued pollution concerns and stressed that consistent enforcement is needed to sustain the gains.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

NAIMOS destroys 86 machines, arrests 3 in Ablebo galamsey operation
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) destroyed 86 Chanfang machines, 11 water pumps and two makeshift structures and arrested three persons during an enforcement operation at Ablebo in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region on August 22, 2026.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Pesticide exposure linked to respiratory illness in Ghanaian farmers
A University of Ghana public health lecturer warns that farmers' exposure to pesticide drift contributes to respiratory illnesses and air pollution in Ghana, noting that most farmers do not use protective gear when spraying chemicals. Health experts link chemical exposure to respiratory illnesses, cancer, and other long-term diseases, with air pollution causing an estimated 28,000 deaths yearly in Ghana.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

Bui Power Authority posts US$66.2m profit, expands solar capacity
The Bui Power Authority recorded a net profit of US$66.2 million in 2025, generating US$145.9 million in revenue and producing 1,438GWh of energy, exceeding its 1,350GWh target. The Authority increased its solar photovoltaic capacity from 55MWp to 105MWp while its hydropower plant maintained a 95% availability rate.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

Lands Ministry denies National Security involvement in Ankobra River galamsey
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has rejected claims that National Security operatives aided illegal mining on the Ankobra River, describing the allegations made by arrested suspects as "completely false, misleading and without any merit." The Ministry said preliminary investigations found the claims to be untrue and noted that illegal miners often make baseless accusations against state institutions to evade accountability.
22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 21 May

NAIMOS arrests four armed suspects at illegal mining site
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat task force arrested four armed suspects on May 20 along the Ankobra River in Nzema East Municipality for allegedly operating an illegal mining site, unlawfully possessing firearms, and destroying the environment. The suspects resisted arrest and attempted to obstruct the operation before being subdued.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Four arrested for illegal mining security along Ankobra River
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested four suspected armed illegal miners at Dominase in the Nzema East Municipality during a patrol along the Ankobra River on May 20, 2026. The suspects resisted arrest and were found operating with pump-action guns and machetes at an active galamsey site.
21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
EPA arrests suspected illegal miner over Ankobra tributary pollution
The Environmental Protection Authority has arrested Abeka Gogo, suspected of operating the illegal mining site Gyenyame Gyetei in Nzema East Municipality, where mining activities have damaged farmlands, wetlands and a tributary of the Ankobra River. The arrest followed a follow-up inspection after operators ignored a May 19, 2026 directive to halt operations, with EPA officials finding the site still active despite their order.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

NAIMOS intensifies patrols against illegal mining on Ankobra River
Personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat and Blue Water Guards carried out riverine patrols along the Ankobra River on May 11, 2026, disrupting illegal mining at Dominase in the Western Region. The team destroyed six changfan machines that suspects were reinstalling on an abandoned floating platform.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

NAIMOS destroys illegal mining equipment along Ankobra River
Personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), working with the Blue Water Guards, destroyed machines and disrupted illegal mining activities along the Ankobra River in the Western Region's Nzema East district. The operation targeted galamsey hotspots from Gwira Banso to Tumentu, dismantling approximately 20 changfan machines at one site and five modified boats fitted with an estimated 10 changfan machines at another.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 7 May

NAIMOS intensifies patrols against illegal mining on Ankobra River
Personnel from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat and Blue Water Guards conducted sustained patrols in Nzema East District, Western Region, to combat illegal mining activities along the Ankobra River. During operations from Gwira Banso to Tumentu, the team intercepted about 20 individuals engaged in illegal mining, destroyed 20 Changfan machines and water hoses in use.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

NAIMOS destroys illegal mining equipment along Ankobra River
Personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), working with the Blue Water Guards, have destroyed several machines and disrupted illegal mining activities along the Ankobra River in the Nzema East District of the Western Region. The operation targeted galamsey sites at Gwira Banso and Eshiem, dismantling approximately 20 changfan machines and other equipment used to draw water directly into the river.
5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →