There have been significant attempts by both past and present governments to clamp down on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in parts of the country.
While various efforts and measures have been introduced to address the issue, the fight appears far from over and may well continue under future administrations.
One of the key drivers of this persistent problem is likely the existence of numerous gold-buying shops that provide a ready market for illegally mined gold, creating continuous demand that fuels the practice.
In Wassa Akropong alone, GhanaWeb's documentary team identified over seven gold-buying shops operating in the area.
