The move follows reassurances from the government that steps are being taken to address illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.

Among these measures is the intensification of "Operation Halt," an initiative led by the Ghana Armed Forces to curb illegal mining activities in forest reserves.

Joshua Ansah, Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), clarified during a media briefing that the suspension allows Labour to observe how the government will implement the promised actions.

He emphasised that the strike was originally intended to pressure authorities into taking firm action on illegal mining and other key concerns, including environmental protection.