In a renewed fight against illegal mining, the minister for lands and natural resources has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups who attempt to mine on water bodies and forest reserves.

Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has declared war against illegal miners saying none, regardless of political affiliation would be spared if they decide to mine in these restricted zones.

During a tour to the Offin-Shelterbelt forest reserve within the Nkawie Forest district of the Ashanti region, a joint military-police task force successfully moved out all miners in the Offin-Shelterbelt forest reserve within the Nkawie forest district in the Ashanti Region. "This is the only reason why we live, this is why we breathe.

This is where we get everything that will keep us as human beings alive.