The coalition in a statement said it is currently unaware of any actions to investigate, arrest and prosecute the directors and officers of Akonta Mining Ltd, despite the incontrovertible evidence that the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, his Ministry and the Minerals Commission have in their possession, which shows that the said …
The Minerals Commission said in a statement dated October 3, 2022, said "For the avoidance of doubt, Akonta Mining Limited has two mining leases in the Samreboi area, granted following a ...
The Lands Ministry has directed mining firm, Akonta Mining Limited to stop operations in the Tano Nimiri Forest. In a statement issued on September 30, the Ministry said it has taken note of "publications about certain operations by Akonta Mining Limited in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve in the Amenfi West Municipality in the Western Region".
Following the incident, Akonta Mining Ltd, a mining company owned by the ruling New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Bosiako a.k.a Chairman Wontumi, has been ...
Complicit in the documentary was Akonta Mining Limited, a company that belongs to Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional chairman of Akufo-Addo's party. "Since I took office on 7 January 2017, nearly six years ago, I have made it a central feature of my presidency to lead in the effort to rid our country of this menace…
Pressure group, OccupyGhana has called for the prosecution of Akonta Mining Company, its directors and officers for the company's illegal mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.
Site structures and equipment belonging to Akonta Mining Company Limited have been burnt and destroyed. According to a report on myjoyonline, the destruction of the properties was carried out on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, after a tour of the forest by a Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Benito Owusu Bio.
File photo. Government has ordered the burning of structures and equipment belonging to Akonta Mining, a company owned by New Patriotic Party, NPP, Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Bosiako ...
Meanwhile, the Lands Ministry in a statement issued on September 30, 2022, said although Akonta Mining Limited has mining lease to undertake mining operations in some parts of Samreboi, outside ...
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has directed the Forestry Commission to immediately halt the activities of Akonta Mining Limited's operation in …
The Group said the Akonta Mining case "is a key test" to the President's resolve to end the illegal mining menace. "…Just like the Aisha Huang matter, it is a key test of your resolve to ...
Despite having a mining lease, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in October 2022 stopped Akonta Mining Company Limited, owned by New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Region Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, from mining in the forest reserve. The issue is under investigation by the Special Prosecutor. President Akufo …
President Akufo-Addo was responding to a concern expressed by the chairperson of the occasion, Ing. Ken Ashigbey, regarding Akonta Mining Company Limited's supposed infraction of the laws to mine in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve in the Western North Region.. Despite having a mining lease, the Ministry of Lands and …
1 October 2022 12:17pm. John Jinapor. Deputy Ranking Member on the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament has said that mining company, Akonta Mining Limited breached the law when they move ...
Akonta Mining Company Limited was said to have been operating unlawfully in the Nimri Tano forest reserve in the Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region. According to the government, while …
Accra, Oct. 4, GNA – The Minerals Commission Tuesday affirmed that the Akonta Mining Limited, a mining firm owned by Mr Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly …
Lands Minister replies John Mahama over Akonta Mining. Source: Myjoyonline. 10 January 2023 8:39pm. Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor. Dear President Mahama, I have read ...
Convener of #FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor has reacted to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's comments on the activities of Akonta Mining Limited, a company owned by a ...
Government is alleged to have ordered for the burning of the 'galamsey' site structures in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. This follows a directive from the Lands Ministry for all operations by mining firm, Akonta Mining Limited to be halted. According to sources, the burning of the structures took place on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
Mr. Mahama took a swipe at President Akufo-Addo for exonerating Akonta mining of its involvement in illegal mining activities despite being under investigations. Meanwhile, Mr. Samuel Abu Jinapor has emphasised that "Government is determined to win the fight against galamsey, no matter the cost and effort.". Read his full post: Dear ...
Pressure group, OccupyGhana has said the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor ordering the Forestry Commission to stop Akonta Mining Company that belongs to the NPPs Ashanti ...
A Ghana outspoken journalist Blessed Godsbrain Smart known as Captain Smart criticizes the President of the republic of Ghana Nana Akufo -Addo over the slow fighting of illigal mining -galamsey in ...
The statement said Akonta Mining Limited's application had not been determined and "accordingly, any alleged activity being undertaken by the Company in the Forest Reserve is illegal." The Commission was also tasked to take the necessary action against any person found culpable in the issue. The Ministry said it remained committed …
Minister of Lands and Mineral Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has disclosed that Akonta Mining Limited, is the subject of two ongoing investigations. The company owned by Chairman Wontumi, a ...
According to him, sometime last year, there were allegations levelled against Akonta Mining Ltd that it was engaging in some mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. "Although the company had …
Ken Ashigbey, regarding Akonta Mining Company Limited's supposed infraction of the laws to mine in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve in the Western North Region. Despite having a mining lease, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in October, 2022 stopped Akonta Mining Company Limited, owned by New Patriotic …
The forest, spanning about 12 football fields, has already been destroyed by mining linked to Akonta Mining Limited. The mine is owned by NPP's Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako ...
The Media Coalition Against Galamsey (MCAG) has expressed frustration at the seeming lack of action in the prosecution of the directors of Akonta Mining Limited. MCAG sent two petitions to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare in January 2023, to carry out swift investigations into the alleged illegal mining ...