The Movement for the Advancement of Sustainable Development in Africa (MASDA) has renewed calls for urgent action against illegal Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM), commonly known as galamsey, citing its devastating impact on Ghana’s environment.
In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Atik Mohammed, MASDA expressed deep concern over the destruction of forests and pollution of water bodies caused by illegal mining. The group warned that galamsey threatens Ghana’s climate change mitigation efforts and undermines key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
According to MASDA, despite repeated calls last year for the government to act decisively, little was done to curb the spread of illegal mining. The organization insists that winning the fight against galamsey requires strong political will and commitment.
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“As the new government is being formed, we have had reports—and believe them to be credible—that galamsey activities are intensifying in many mining regions. Therefore, we are renewing our calls for immediate and decisive action on the galamsey menace,” the statement read.
Source: The Ghana Times
Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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