More speed boats needed to expand galamsey fight on water bodies – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission is asking for more speed boats to expand its fight against illegal mining activities (galamsey) on water bodies.

This appeal is coming at a time when the ...

No Mining In Muni-Pomadze Ramsar Site! —Neenyi Ghartey VII cautions govt

The Effutu Traditional Council has served a strong notice of caution to the government that it will not allow for any mining activity in the Muni-Pomadze Ramsar Site in Winneba.

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CEIA Boss Cautions Mining Communities On Health Consequences Of Mining

The Centre for Environmental Impact Analysis (CEIA) has cautioned residents in mining communities to carefully think about the health consequences of mining before giving their consent to any mining project.

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JOINT PRESS STATEMENT OF WACAM, CEIA AND CEPIL TO MARK WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION ON 5TH JUNE 2022

The earth plays multiple roles in our lives, including being a source of livelihood, protecting biodiversity and providing clean air for all. The Earth plays hosts to forests which cover ...

Community Participation In EIA Before Mining Crucial —Associate Executive Director of Wacam

The participation of mining communities and the public in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA process), especially before any mining operation takes place, was very crucial, the Associate Executive Director of ...

Wacam, ACEP School Mining Communities On Mineral Development Fund

A stakeholders’ forum to promote the participation of mining communities in the utlisation of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) has ended with a call on the participants to take keen ...

Apiate Explosives: WACAM & CEIA Call for Full-Scale Investigation

Thursday, 20th January 2022 which appeared to be a normal day for the people of Apiate turned out to be a sad day for the people and Ghana. Apiate is ...

Govt Urged To Respect FPIC! In mineral exploration activities

The government has been urged to respect the principle of Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in mining or oil exploration activities.

The Associate Executive Director of Wacam, Mrs Hannah ...

Wacam holds 6th Annual Conference

Wacam has held its 6th Annual Conference with a call on the government to ensure that the consent of communities is sought before undertaking any mining or onshore oil exploration ...

Wacam Is A Knowledge Imparting Group —Executive Director

The Executive Director of Wacam, Mr Daniel Owusu-Koranteng, has underscored that the focus of Wacam, since its inception, has been to impart knowledge to people in mining communities in the ...