Ghana Fights Illegal Mining with High-Tech Tracking

Ghana Tackles Illegal Mining with Excavator Tracking Proposal Illegal mining, known as 'galamsey,' continues to devastate Ghana's environment and resources. The government is exploring new strategies to combat this pervasive problem. A recent Onua TV report featured an interview with Mahmud Kabore, spokesperson for the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. Kabore emphasized the importance of installing tracking devices on all excavators at mining sites. "All excavators at the mining sites will and must have trackers to curb the rampant Galamsey activities," he stated. This initiative aims to monitor excavator movements and identify illegal mining operations more effectively. However, the implementation faces challenges. One key obstacle is determining the true land owners. Kabore acknowledged the difficulty in this process, stating that many individuals operating within mining concessions are not the legitimate owners. The government is working to address this issue, aiming to improve land registration and verification processes. The success of this initiative will depend on effective collaboration between government agencies, mining companies, and local communities. The government's commitment to tackling galamsey demonstrates a crucial step towards environmental protection and sustainable resource management in Ghana.