National Coalition On Mining Ghana
Political Economy of the Mining Sector in Ghana
investment agreements; (iii) the constructive initiatives from the National Coalition on Mining and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to initiate a dialogue and ... poor impact of mining on Ghana's economic development. This section highlights the
GHANA: Campaign to stop the violence in mining
TWN-Africa is secretariat of the National Coalition on Mining (NCOM). For further information, contact Abdulai Darimani at Third World Network-Africa (TWN …
Ghana: urgent call for implementation of human rights and mining …
The National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) and victims of mining related human rights abuses across the country have called for the urgent implementation of the recommendations of the recently launched report on the state of Human Rights in Mining Communities in Ghana.
Five movements join forces to tackle illegal mining
By Prince Ahenkorah Five movements, specifically the Youth Revolutionary Front, Youth Republic, Economic Fighters League, Democracy Hub, and Fix the Country, have officially announced the formation of a National Coalition dedicated to combating the pressing issue of illegal mining in Ghana. This significant collaboration aims to address …
Media Coalition against Galamsey to petition Bawumia, …
The Media Coalition against Illegal Mining [Galamsey] has announced plans to petition the two leading presidential candidates, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patic Party (NPP) and John Dramani ...
National Coalition on Mining objects to surface mining
The National Coalition on Mining, a non- governmental organization (NGO) made up of 18 organizations, individuals and persons from communities affected by mining operations in the country have objected to surface mining in forest reserves in the Birim North District. The coalition has, therefore, called on the Environmental Protection …
Statement by the National Coalition on Mining
statement by national coalition on mining on 2012 budget:
CSO coalition kicks against mining in forest reserves
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) on environmental terrain has made an urgent call for government to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I. 2462) – a law that they say allows unrestricted mining in the country's forest reserves. While describing the L.I. as retrogressive, the coalition called for immediate steps to repeal the law which …
Impose ban on small-scale mining in Ghana
The coalition's statement highlighted the significant public health risks associated with mining, including water pollution, deforestation, and air contamination. ... Ghana is committing a ...
Ghana: urgent call for implementation of human rights and …
The spokesperson said the findings of the report was a vindication of several positions long held by the Coalition and several other advocacy organizations regarding the …
How the Ghanaian government is supporting community …
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a major driver of the economy, directly employing an estimated 1m Ghanaians and supporting around 4.5m others. ASM – …
National Coalition on Mining objects to surface mining
The National Coalition on Mining, a non- governmental organization NGO made up of 18 organizations, individuals and persons from communities affected by mining operations in the country have objected to surface mining in forest reserves in the Birim North District. The coalition has, therefore, called on the Environmental Protection …
Political Economy of the Mining Sector in Ghana
1. Ghana has a long history of mineral endowment, which led in colonial times to the country being known as the Gold Coast. Despite being Africa's second-largest gold …
national coalition on mining ghana
Ghana: Anti-Mining Activists Threatened and Harrassed ... 7/30/2003 · The National Coalition of Civil Society Groups Against Mining in Ghana Forest Reserves has condemned what coalition members describe as deliberate and horrific acts of harassment directed at two of their colleagues by Ashanti Goldfields Company Limited, the district …
National Coalition Against Illegal Mining formed | News
A National Coalition Against Illegal Mining (NCAIM) has been formed. The coalition made the announcement in a letter dated Tuesday, 1 October 2024, signed by Arimiyaw Wusama. The letter revealed five coalition member groups: Youth Revolution Front, Youth Republic, Economic Fighters League, Democracy Hub, Fix the Country. …
Declare your stance on mining ban – Coalition Against …
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has expressed disappointment over the National House of Chiefs' recent rejection of a ban on all forms of mining, as conveyed by its president. The Coalition has raised alarms about the implications of this position for the environment and the future of Ghana's natural resources. In a statement …
Gov't's galamsey response falls short; Red Band Campaign …
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has launched its highly anticipated Red Band Campaign today, October 10, 2024, to express its dissatisfaction with the government's response to the illegal ...
Clarify your stance on illegal mining now
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has urged the National House of Chiefs to clarify its stance on illegal mining activities in Ghana, particularly the …
Ghana: Memorandum on the Minerals and Mining Bill 2005 …
Ghana: Memorandum on the Minerals and Mining Bill 2005 Submitted by the National Coalition on Mining ... Section One is the background that gives a brief introduction of the history of mining in Ghana, the perceived benefits and the realities on the ground. It highlights the key issues of concern, which include the absence of a …
National Coalition Against Illegal Mining announces …
A National Coalition Against Illegal Mining (NCAIM) has been formed. The coalition made the announcement in a letter dated October 1, 2024, signed by Arimiyaw Wusama. The letter revealed five coalition member groups: Youth Revolution Front, Youth Republic, Economic Fighters League, Democracy Hub, Fix the Country. The NCAIM, …
Clarify stance on illegal mining – Ghana Coalition against …
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has urged the National House of Chiefs to clarify its stance on illegal mining activities
Coalition Against Galamsey criticizes House of Chiefs for …
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has expressed its profound disappointment with the National House of Chiefs' recent stance regarding the ongoing mining ... which called for stronger measures to tackle illegal mining. The Coalition urged the National House of Chiefs to clarify its position on galamsey and to take a firm stand …
Galamsey is an outright war declared on Ghanaians – Retired …
Frank B. Adu Jnr, a retired banker and member of the Ghana Anti-Galamsey Coalition, has described illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, as an outright war declared on the people of Ghana.
Statement by the National Coalition on Mining
STATEMENT BY NATIONAL COALITION ON MINING ON 2012 BUDGET: PROCEED WITH FURTHER REFORMS IN THE MINING SECTOR The National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) commends the Government of Ghana for the new ...
Suspension of LI2462 a 'far cry' from demanded revocation — Coalition …
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has criticized the government's suspension of the Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, calling it an insufficient measure in addressing the illegal mining crisis that continues to devastate the country's environment. In a press statement released on October 10 ...
Political Economy of the Mining Sector in Ghana
and rectifying the poor impact of mining on Ghana's economic development, this paper highlights ... investment agreements; (iii) the constructive initiatives from the National Coalition on Mining and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to initiate a dialogue and
GHANA NATIONAL COALITION ON MINING (NCOM)
The most important of these are a) the of provisions of the 1992 Constitution; b) the terms of the national Minerals and Mining Policy (2014), as well as the 2011 ECOWAS Mineral …
A decade of community-based mining advocacy in Ghana
WACAM and National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) embarked on a sustained campaign on the issue with the support of the media until a report presented by a team of medical officers in June 2006 confirmed that the wounds sustained by Awudu Mohammed was from gunshots and not spikes. ... WACAM is a member of the NCOM, …
Clarify your stance on illegal mining
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has called on the National House of Chiefs to make a formal declaration on illegal mining, commonly referred to as ... purporting to reject any ban on all forms of mining. The Coalition further notes the House of Chiefs' notable silence and its belated position, now published. ... the …