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Ghana's Gold Rush Nightmare: Illegal Mining Crisis Spirals, Threatening Water and Future

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Pelumi Ilesanmi
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Ghana's Gold Rush Nightmare: Illegal Mining Crisis Spirals, Threatening Water and Future

Ghana is grappling with an escalating crisis of illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, a menace that threatens the nation's environmental integrity, economic stability, and future generations. Discussions on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, September 20, highlighted the multi-faceted nature of the problem, drawing perspectives from various experts and officials on its devastating impacts and potential solutions.

Christine Ansong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Digital Centres (GDCL), vehemently urged the youth to abandon galamsey for opportunities in the digital space. She stressed that illegal mining activities, which involve

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