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Sunday, 26 April 2026
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Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme

Also known as: RCOMSDEP

Agriculture & Land

RCOMSDEP coordinator names greed as root cause of galamsey

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The National Coordinator of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme identified greed as the central driver of illegal mining in Ghana, noting that rising global gold prices and pursuit of livelihood opportunities have intensified the problem.

21 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. RCOMSDEP coordinator names greed as root cause of galamsey

    The National Coordinator of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme identified greed as the central driver of illegal mining in Ghana, noting that rising global gold prices and pursuit of livelihood opportunities have intensified the problem.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. RCOMSDEP coordinator describes galamsey fight as holistic approach

    The National Coordinator of RCOMSDEP says the Mahama administration's approach to combating illegal mining combines regulation, community engagement, and alternative livelihood programmes, going beyond enforcement to address root causes. The government has brought together civil society and local communities, and as of April 2026, the campaign has intensified with new technological deployments and increased law enforcement operations.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

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