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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four South American nations just proved illegal gold mining can be stopped with the first-ever coordinated cross-border operation in the Amazon. Nearly 200 arrests and major seizures of mercury, gold, and mining equipment show what's possible when countries work together to protect the rainforest.
A small Ghanaian town is proving that community action can protect precious forests. Local watchdogs partnered with forestry officers to dismantle an illegal mining camp and arrest 13 suspects destroying a protected reserve.
Police from four countries just pulled off their first joint operation to stop illegal gold mining in the Amazon, arresting nearly 200 people and seizing huge amounts of cash, gold, and toxic mercury. The coordinated effort marks a breakthrough in protecting one of Earth's most precious ecosystems.
A dedicated anti-mining team is bringing Ghana's polluted Tano River back to life after years of environmental damage. The operation cleared multiple illegal sites and destroyed equipment threatening the precious waterway.
A national task force just disrupted multiple illegal mining operations along Ghana's Birim River, destroying polluting equipment and giving local communities clean water for the first time in months. The two-day operation marks a turning point in protecting the river basin from environmental destruction.