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Ghana Scientist Calls for Community-Led Mining Solutions
Acts of Kindness•5d ago

Ghana Scientist Calls for Community-Led Mining Solutions

A Ghanaian soil scientist is championing a groundbreaking approach to stop illegal mining by empowering local communities instead of relying on failed top-down enforcement. His new book offers science-backed solutions to restore damaged lands while giving affected communities a real voice.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Task Force Destroys Illegal Mining to Save Plantation
Planet Wins•Apr 10

Ghana Task Force Destroys Illegal Mining to Save Plantation

A special task force just shut down dozens of illegal mining operations destroying Ghana's rubber plantations and rivers. Their 11-hour sweep destroyed over 80 machines and is giving protected land a fighting chance.

Myjoyonline Ghana•3 min read
How Satellites and Reporters Team Up to Fight Amazon Crime
Solutions•Apr 9

How Satellites and Reporters Team Up to Fight Amazon Crime

Mongabay Latam has spent a decade building a regional network that combines satellite technology with on-the-ground reporting to expose illegal mining, deforestation, and wildlife trafficking across Latin America. Managing editor Alexa Vélez reveals how environmental journalism evolved from eyewitness accounts to high-tech investigations that cross borders and hold criminals accountable.

Mongabay•3 min read
Ghana Trains 22 Leaders to Use Satellite Data for Climate
Planet Wins•Mar 31

Ghana Trains 22 Leaders to Use Satellite Data for Climate

Ghana just equipped 22 government and business leaders with satellite technology skills to tackle illegal mining, deforestation, and water crises. The training marks a major step toward using space-based tools for real-world environmental solutions.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
Ghana Chief Opens Community Center, Calls Out Illegal Mining
Solutions•Mar 28

Ghana Chief Opens Community Center, Calls Out Illegal Mining

A traditional leader in Ghana just opened a modern community center and challenged fellow chiefs to stop chasing wealth at their communities' expense. His message is reshaping what leadership means in rural Ghana.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Plants 30 Million Trees to Restore Lost Forests
Videos•Mar 25

Ghana Plants 30 Million Trees to Restore Lost Forests

Ghana successfully planted over 30 million trees in 2025 as part of a nationwide effort to reverse decades of deforestation. The ambitious reforestation drive aims to restore the country's forest cover, which has declined by nearly 80% due to illegal mining and environmental damage.

Google News - Reforestation•2 min read
Safe Water Network Serves 2M Across Rural Ghana
Solutions•Mar 21

Safe Water Network Serves 2M Across Rural Ghana

While illegal mining threatens water quality across Ghana, one organization is providing clean drinking water to over two million people in rural communities. Safe Water Network uses underground sources and pristine lake water to keep families safe.

AllAfrica - Environment•2 min read
Ghana Soldier Shot Fighting Illegal Mining Fully Recovers
Community Heroes•Feb 27

Ghana Soldier Shot Fighting Illegal Mining Fully Recovers

Lance Corporal Morris Addae was shot in the thigh during a dangerous anti-illegal mining operation in January but has made a complete recovery. After weeks of intensive rehabilitation, he's now preparing to rejoin his team protecting Ghana's natural resources.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Task Force Rejects $6K Bribe, Arrests Mining Kingpins
Community Heroes•Feb 19

Ghana Task Force Rejects $6K Bribe, Arrests Mining Kingpins

When illegal miners tried to bribe Ghanaian anti-mining officers with nearly $6,000, they got arrested instead. The task force's refusal to accept the money marks a major win in Ghana's fight against environmental destruction.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Karnataka Stops Illegal Sand Mining After Villagers Speak Up
Planet Wins•Feb 18

Karnataka Stops Illegal Sand Mining After Villagers Speak Up

Residents in a Karnataka village reported illegal sand extraction threatening their homes and environment. Now, human rights officials have ordered authorities to keep the mining stopped and investigate.

The Hindu•2 min read
Ghana Seizes 200+ Illegal Mining Machines at Port
Planet Wins•Feb 18

Ghana Seizes 200+ Illegal Mining Machines at Port

Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority intercepted over 200 mining machines hidden in 14 containers at Tema Port, marking a major victory in the fight against illegal mining. The equipment, believed to be destined for environmentally destructive operations, will stay locked down until investigators confirm it can't fuel "galamsey" mining.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Nigeria Opens 388 Mineral Centers, Curbs Illegal Mining
Planet Wins•Feb 17

Nigeria Opens 388 Mineral Centers, Curbs Illegal Mining

Nigeria just formalized its chaotic mining sector by opening 388 official mineral buying centers and prosecuting 150 illegal miners in 2024. The government is turning informal artisanal miners into legitimate businesses while protecting the environment and boosting national revenue.

Premium Times Nigeria•3 min read
Ghana TV Tackles Illegal Mining "Tax" Scandal Tonight
Solutions•Feb 12

Ghana TV Tackles Illegal Mining "Tax" Scandal Tonight

A major broadcaster is confronting allegations that local officials collected fees from illegal miners, turning enforcement into revenue. The national dialogue could reshape how Ghana fights environmental crime at the grassroots level.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Brazilian Mining Boss Gets 22 Years for Amazon Crimes
Solutions•Feb 12

Brazilian Mining Boss Gets 22 Years for Amazon Crimes

A Brazilian court sentenced an illegal mining kingpin to 22 years in prison for devastating the Yanomami Indigenous Territory. The landmark ruling orders him to pay $6.1 million to the Indigenous people he harmed.

Mongabay•2 min read
Ghana Creates Fast-Track Courts for Corruption and Mining
Solutions•Feb 7

Ghana Creates Fast-Track Courts for Corruption and Mining

Ghana's Chief Justice just launched specialized courts to speed up justice for corruption and illegal mining cases that have poisoned water supplies. The new division will handle everything from misused public funds to environmental crimes.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Water Guards Cut Illegal Mining Sites by 75%
Solutions•Feb 5

Ghana Water Guards Cut Illegal Mining Sites by 75%

A grassroots protection team in Ghana's Western Region has dramatically reduced illegal mining operations and brought damaged rivers back to life. Four major waterways are now flowing clean again after years of contamination.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Restores 320 Hectares Destroyed by Illegal Mining
Solutions•Feb 5

Ghana Restores 320 Hectares Destroyed by Illegal Mining

Ghana has successfully reclaimed 320 hectares of land destroyed by illegal mining, turning devastated sites into restored landscapes ready for reforestation. The government plans aggressive restoration efforts with private partners to recover 5,500 hectares lost across the country.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Liberia Radio Show Stops Illegal Mining, Returns $685K
Solutions•Feb 4

Liberia Radio Show Stops Illegal Mining, Returns $685K

A journalist-run radio program in Liberia is transforming forest protection by connecting rural communities with government officials, leading to arrests of illegal miners and the return of hundreds of thousands of dollars to local villages.

AllAfrica - Environment•3 min read
Ghana Launches 200 Mining Cooperatives to Fight Pollution
Solutions•Feb 3

Ghana Launches 200 Mining Cooperatives to Fight Pollution

Ghana is transforming illegal mining into legal, eco-friendly cooperatives that will bring clean water and jobs to communities devastated by mercury pollution. Over 200 mining cooperatives launching by February will replace dangerous operations with safe, community-owned enterprises.

Google News - Ghana Development•3 min read
Liberia Journalists Stop Illegal Mining, Protect Forests
Solutions•Jan 26

Liberia Journalists Stop Illegal Mining, Protect Forests

Independent reporters in Liberia are turning investigations into real action, leading to dozens of arrests, revoked land deals, and $685,000 returned to forest communities. The media watchdog's work shows how journalism can directly protect natural resources and empower rural voices.

AllAfrica - Environment•3 min read

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