The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has emphasized the critical role of the media in combating illegal mining (galamsey) during an extensive meeting with a cross-section of reps from major media houses in the country.
The engagement aimed to demystify the complexities of illegal mining and rally media support to address the menace, particularly around water bodies and forest reserves.
Originally scheduled earlier, the meeting coincided with reports of an attack on Forestry Commission officers-an incident that, according to Armah-Kofi Buah, highlights the severity of the issue and the need for decisive, inclusive, and radical solutions.
During the meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025, the Lands & Natural Resources Minister provided a detailed overview of the galamsey situation inherited by the Mahama administration.
