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Summary
The Environmental Protection Authority of Ghana seized 14 containers of illegal mining equipment at Tema Port in February, MyJoyOnline.com reported.
Kenneth Ashigbey, the convenor of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, called for more action.
"We definitely need to know those who are behind this. We should not allow people to hide behind claims that the equipment is for agriculture," he said to JoyNews Pulse.
Changfang, or changfan, machines are sometimes used in mining operations, and officials found them in the 14 seized containers. As Citi Newsroom reported, the EPA banned them from the country last year to discourage illegal mining activities.
Officials have made certain mining practices illegal because of their impact on people's health and that of the environment.
MyJoyOnline stated that illegal mining in Ghana, also known as galamsey, is linked to water pollution and environmental harm. That means fewer people have clean water to drink. Overall, pollution from mining can contaminate communities' air and soil as well.
Young people in Ghana and across the Ghanaian diaspora, mostly in Canada and the United Kingdom, have been speaking out, the BBC noted. Israel Derrick Apeti, also known as Enil Art, has even used water from a polluted river to raise awareness.
"What is art for?" Apeti said, adding that the water was "once so clean that you could see the fish and crocodiles that lived in it."
People in Ghana are losing beautiful sights and their communities' well-being because of greed for gold and other minerals.
This harmful behavior isn't limited to Ghana, however. Canadian mining company Barrick Gold dumped waste with cobalt concentrations up to 7,011% over the legal limit into Hedley Creek in British Columbia. And a court in Colombia ruled in favor of Indigenous people after gold mining caused mercury contamination in 30 communities.
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Ashigbey emphasized that legal remedies should target people who import and pay for illegal mining equipment instead of on-the-ground operators. He also encouraged increased monitoring at Ghana's ports.
A farmer who asked for anonymity also said that the people who control illegal mining should be the ones held responsible.
"When I see arrests by the military in poor communities, it's just a symbolic gesture of appearing to maintain law and order. The people making big money out of it are in offices, not on the field," she said.
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Kenneth Ashigbey, the convenor of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, called for more action.
"We definitely need to know those who are behind this. We should not allow people to hide behind claims that the equipment is for agriculture," he said to JoyNews Pulse.
Changfang, or changfan, machines are sometimes used in mining operations, and officials found them in the 14 seized containers. As Citi Newsroom reported, the EPA banned them from the country last year to discourage illegal mining activities.
Officials have made certain mining practices illegal because of their impact on people's health and that of the environment.
MyJoyOnline stated that illegal mining in Ghana, also known as galamsey, is linked to water pollution and environmental harm. That means fewer people have clean water to drink. Overall, pollution from mining can contaminate communities' air and soil as well.
Young people in Ghana and across the Ghanaian diaspora, mostly in Canada and the United Kingdom, have been speaking out, the BBC noted. Israel Derrick Apeti, also known as Enil Art, has even used water from a polluted river to raise awareness.
"What is art for?" Apeti said, adding that the water was "once so clean that you could see the fish and crocodiles that lived in it."
People in Ghana are losing beautiful sights and their communities' well-being because of greed for gold and other minerals.
This harmful behavior isn't limited to Ghana, however. Canadian mining company Barrick Gold dumped waste with cobalt concentrations up to 7,011% over the legal limit into Hedley Creek in British Columbia. And a court in Colombia ruled in favor of Indigenous people after gold mining caused mercury contamination in 30 communities.
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Ashigbey emphasized that legal remedies should target people who import and pay for illegal mining equipment instead of on-the-ground operators. He also encouraged increased monitoring at Ghana's ports.
A farmer who asked for anonymity also said that the people who control illegal mining should be the ones held responsible.
"When I see arrests by the military in poor communities, it's just a symbolic gesture of appearing to maintain law and order. The people making big money out of it are in offices, not on the field," she said.
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The five biggest takeaways from UFC 326 in Las Vegas, where Charles Oliveira became the new BMF champion with a dominant though not exactly crowd-pleasing win over Max Holloway.
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Kyle Schwarber had the big hit in a game where Team USA was trailing through four innings.
The co-main event will be Alex Pereira vs. Cyril Gane for the UFC interim heavyweight title for the hotly anticipated event that will be part of a celebration of America's 250 years of independence.
The Chargers prevent Mack from hitting free agency.
From a seat-gap filler to night-vision glasses, these fun problem-solvers start at $9.
The senior point guard passed Dennis Hopson for the most points in program history.
Skubal was awarded a $32 million salary for 2026 following a February arbitration hearing.
Last year, a record number of workers in 401(k) plans plucked money from their accounts to pay for financial hardships, according to a new report.
AI Description
The article discusses the seizure of illegal mining equipment at Tema Port, highlighting concerns over the misuse of machinery. It emphasizes the need for accountability in the use of such equipment.