The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a strong directive calling for the immediate cessation of all illegal mining activities in and around Ghana's water bodies.
This urgent call comes in response to the alarming increase in illegal mining (commonly known as galamsey), which poses significant threats to the country's environment, public health, and long-term sustainability.
In a press statement dated 28th January 2025, the EPA expressed deep concern over the devastation caused by mining operations near water sources.
According to recent reports and inspections, the unchecked destruction of natural ecosystems has escalated, endangering water resources, wildlife, and human lives.
