Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources

Attach on NAIMOS Personnel at Hwediem

NAIMOS strikes at Bronikrom – Hwediem, in the Ahafo Region, Arrests Galamsey Kinpins including a Burkinabe, seizes vehicles and destroys makeshift structures at the Galamsey site about 10 meters from the main HWEDIEM – GOASO Highway – Details soon

The Gold Must Build Ghana!” – Vice President and Lands Minister Hail New Era at Ahafo North Mine Launch

Ghana has opened a new chapter in its mining history with the inauguration of Newmont’s Ahafo North Mine, a US$1 billion investment hailed as a symbol of partnership, progress, and national pride on Thursday, 30th October 2025. The ceremony, held at the mine site in Afrisipakrom in the Ahafo Region, was graced by the Vice […]

VALCO Poised to Become Ghana’s Next Economic Powerhouse – Hon. Buah

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has charged the management of the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) to spearhead the full modernization of the company as part of the government’s ambitious plans to build an integrated aluminium industry anchored on value addition. Speaking during a working visit to VALCO on […]

NAIMOS Cracks Down on Illegal Mining at Hiawa Koofrom – Chinese Miners Arrested, Weapons and Excavators Seized

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, recording another major success at Hiawa Koofrom in the Amenfi Central District of the Western Region. The intelligence-led operation resulted in the arrest of three (3) Chinese galamseyers, the seizure of a pump action gun with four cartridges, and the […]

NAIMOS Arrests Ten (10) Heavily armed Chinese Galamseyers at ABUSA in the Ashanti Region. Other items seized include vehicles, refrigerators. pump action guns, 150 pieces of rounds.

NAIMOS DIRECTOR ENGAGES SMALL SCALE MINERS AT ATIWA EAST

The Director of Operations at the National Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), on Tuesday, engaged members of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners at the Atiwa East District Assembly Hall in Anyinam, Eastern Region. The meeting, which was organized at the invitation of the Ghana Association of Small-Scale Miners, brought together key stakeholders including […]

NAIMOS Leads Decisive Operation at Oda River Forest Reserve – Dismantles Illegal Mining Network and Arrests Armed Imposters.

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), in close coordination with the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), has carried out a successful and intelligence-driven operation that dismantled entrenched illegal mining networks within the Oda River Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region.  On 23rd October 2025, the elite NAIMOS Taskforce, working jointly with operatives from the […]

Lands Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Restore Ghana’s Water Bodies

Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has reiterated government’s unwavering commitment to restoring Ghana’s polluted water bodies and forest reserves through a coordinated, multi-pronged approach to combat illegal mining and environmental destruction. Speaking during a courtesy call from officials of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), the Minister emphasized that restoring […]

NAIMOS Strikes Galamsey Site

NAIMOS Strikes Galamsey Site at Amenfi Central District, arrests Chinese and Ghanaian Kinpins, seizes excavators and other equipment whiles destroying several makeshift structures. END.

NAIMOS forces have struck again

NAIMOS forces have struck again in the Offin Shelterbelt Forest Reserve, destroying illegal mining camps in another anti-galamsey incursion. The operation, which targeted the Ataso section of the reserve, led to the seizure of two excavators and the destruction of some illegal mining equipment. Despite the successful raid, the illegal miners escaped before authorities could […]

Galamsey Fight: Akyem Wenchi’s River Owura Sees Visible Relief

Following last week’s targeted raid by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and subsequent press briefing, a NAIMOS monitoring team returned to the Akyem area, one of the key sites of last week’s raids. The findings are encouraging. Initial monitoring reports from the Abesim area near Akyem Akropong indicate no resumption of illegal mining […]

Blue Water Guards Strike Again! Galamsey Equipment Destroyed in Wassa Agona Operation

The fight to protect Ghana’s water bodies gained renewed momentum on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, when the Blue Water Guards of the Tarkwa Nsuaem Constituency launched a decisive operation at Wassa Agona, a community near the River Bonsa. The raid, targeted illegal mining activities believed to be polluting the river and degrading surrounding farmlands. During […]

NAIMOS Ramps Up Eastern Region

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, stormed multiple illegal mining sites across the Eastern Region, dismantling equipment, razing makeshift camps, and striking another heavy blow against the galamsey menace. This latest operation forms part of NAIMOS’ renewed commitment to protect the nation’s rivers, forests, and farmlands from widespread […]

British High Commission Hosts “Galamsey Speaker Series” on Sustainable Mining

The British High Commission hosted a high-level edition of its “Galamsey Speaker Series” on Monday, 13th October 2025, convening key stakeholders from government, civil society, and the health sector. The objective of the forum is to address the multidimensional challenges of illegal mining and develop sustainable solutions. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the […]

Zambian Delegation Visits Tarkwa Gold Mines to Learn from Ghana’s Mining Operations

A delegation from Zambia has paid a benchmarking visit to the Tarkwa Goldfields Mine in the Western Region of Ghana as part of a study tour on mining operations and best practices in the sector. The visit formed part of a broader engagement with Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and its associated agencies. […]

NAIMOS Taskforce Storms Illegal Mining Sites in Eastern Region

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has conducted another major operation against illegal mining activities in the Eastern Region, targeting sites in Oda Nkwanta, Birim Central Municipality, and the Akanteng–Asamankese area. The coordinated exercise, conducted on Monday, October 13, 2025, was part of ongoing national efforts to clamp down on illegal mining, which continues […]

MLNR Updates Media on Sweeping Anti-Galamsey Operations — 28 Arrested, Heavy Equipment Seized

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced major successes in the latest phase of the government’s intensified fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. This was revealed during a press briefing held at the Ministry on Friday, 10th October 2025, led by the Director of Communications, Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, and Mahmud Kabore […]

Ghana Hosts IGAD Delegation on Land Governance Exchange

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) has welcomed a 21-member delegation from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to Ghana, highlighting the country’s ongoing reforms to strengthen land governance and attract investment. Welcoming the team in Accra, the Minister stressed that while Ghana has made significant progress, challenges remain […]

Government Declares Forests and Rivers Security Zones – Lands Minister Charges NAIMOS to Be Ruthless Against Illegal Miners

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, and Ag. Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reiterated government’s uncompromising commitment to the fight against illegal mining (galamsey), declaring forest reserves and river bodies as Security Zones that will be protected at all costs. He made this declaration at the closing ceremony of […]

Asanko Gold Conflict: Lands Minister Commiserates With Family of the Deceased – Promises Investigations into Fatal Shooting

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah(MP), has visited the family of a local Assembly Member who was tragically killed during a clash between military personnel and community youth in the Amansie South District. The Minister’s visit on Tuesday 16th September 2025, is part of Government’s effort to de-escalate tensions following […]

Asanko Gold Impasse: Lands Minister Urges Calm; Assures Speedy Resolution

AMANSIE SOUTH DISTRICT, ASHANTI REGION – The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has assured stakeholders of Government’s commitment to swiftly resolving the ongoing conflict between Asanko Gold Ghana Limited and the surrounding local communities. The Minister gave this assurance during a working visit to the company’s site on Tuesday […]

“You can invest in Ghana with confidence” — Lands Minister.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has pitched Ghana as the premier destination for ethical and profitable mining investment in Africa. Addressing the 23rd Africa Down Under Conference in Australia, the Minister urged global mining investors to focus on Ghana due to the country’s track record and current status as Africa’s […]

Ghana Shines on Global Stage, Unveils Billions in Mining Investment Opportunities at Australia-Africa Conference

In a powerful address that resonated with global investors and mining leaders, Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources – Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) positioned the nation as Africa’s undisputed premier destination for ethical and profitable mining investment. Speaking at the 23rd Africa Down Under Conference, Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah made Ghana’s case with a […]

President Inaugurates New Lands Commission Board, Lifts Ban on State Land Transactions

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new governing board of the National Lands Commission, pledging sweeping reforms to restore integrity and transparency in Ghana’s land administration system. The President described the inauguration as “a bold reset” for land governance, citing years of mismanagement, corruption, and illegal sales of state lands. He announced the lifting […]

Ghana’s Lands Minister heads to Australia to dialogue with investors at major mining conference

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), is set to participate in a crucial international mining conference in Australia, starting Wednesday September 3. The high-level engagement will host experts and captains of the mining and extractive industry across the globe. Dubbed the Africa Down Under (ADU) Summit, Ghana’s Minister for Lands […]

Bompata Manhene and Wassa Akropong Chiefs Endorse Cooperative Mining, Calls for Broader Stakeholder Consultation in the release of block out areas

The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) has intensified its regional sensitisation drive on government’s cooperative mining initiative, engaging traditional leaders and communities in both the Western and Ashanti Regions. At a stakeholder meeting in Bompata in the Ashanti Region, rCOMSDEP Coordinator, Engineer Frank Pedro Asare, led another sensitisation session with community leaders. […]

rCOMSDEP Extends Community Mining Sensitisation to Prestea Huni Valley and Ayanfuri

The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) has continued its nationwide community engagement drive with visits to mining communities in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region and Ayanfuri in the Central Region. At Aboso Gangway, Fanti Mines, and Bogum Mining Shafts in Prestea Huni Valley, rCOMSDEP Coordinator, Engineer Frank Pedro […]

Ghana’s FLEGT Licensing System to Go Live in European Market on October 8, 2025 – Lands Minister

Ghana has officially announced that its Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licensed timber will enter the European market on October 8, 2025. This marks a historic milestone, culminating a 16-year journey to strengthen forest governance, ensure timber legality, and promote sustainable trade. The announcement was made by the Minister for Lands and Natural […]

NRGI Leadership Team Pays Courtesy Call on Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has reiterated the government’s commitment to building strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure the responsible and transparent management of Ghana’s natural resources. He gave this assurance when a delegation from the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), led by its President and Chief […]

rCOMSDEP Pushes Responsible Mining in Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea Huni Valley

The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) has intensified its community sensitisation drive in the Western Region with visits to mining communities in Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea Huni Valley. At Badukrom in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, residents expressed interest in an abandoned mining pit in their community. They appealed to the government to negotiate with […]

rCOMSDEP ENGAGES ELLEMBELLE COMMUNITIES ON COOPERATIVE MINING

The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) has begun series of community engagements aimed at sensitising Chiefs and Residents on the benefits of cooperative mining. Starting from the Western Region, the team visited Akropong, Bomoapelley, Anwia, Nkroful, and Esiama in the Ellembelle District.  The initiative is part of Government’s effort to curb illegal […]

NAIMOS Partners Blue Water Guards at Nzema East to Seize 50 Chanfangs, Other Equipment Along Ankobra River

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has seized fifty chanfang machines and other illegal mining equipment along the Ankobra River in the Western Region. In a joint operation with the Nzema East Blue Water Guards on Friday, August 22, 2025 the team swept through the Abelebo and Akango communities in the Nzema East Municipality. […]

Ghana Becomes First African Country to Export Timber to EU under FLEGT Timber License

Ghana has officially launched its first Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) license, becoming the first country in Africa and the second in the world after Indonesia to export timber to the European Union under strict legality and sustainability standards. This landmark achievement culminates a 16-year reform journey that began in 2009 when Ghana […]

Lands Minister Engages Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti; Urges Stronger Local Collaboration

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) paid a working visit to two major mining companies, Gold Fields Tarkwa Mines and AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mines on Monday, 5th August, 2025 as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the government and large-scale mining firms. The visit, which took place in […]

Lands Minister Extends Deadline for Small-Scale Mining Licence Rectification

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has granted an extension to small-scale miners for the regularization of their mining licences, with the new deadline set for the end of August 2025. This decision follows a petition by the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM), requesting additional time to […]

Lands Minister Participates in Ministerial AI Bootcamp

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah(MP) has participated in a three-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme designed to enhance the capacity of Ministers of State and key stakeholders in integrating AI into public sector operations. The Ministerial AI Bootcamp, organized by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) […]

Mining Policy Reform: Government Pushes for Sustainability & Local Benefits

Key stakeholders in Ghana’s mining sector, including traditional leaders, government officials, and industry experts, gathered in Damongo for a crucial consultation on the review of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and the 2014 Mining Policy. The engagement, led by the Minerals Commission’s Review Committee, forms part of a nationwide effort to modernize […]

Ghana’s Mining Overhaul: Chiefs to Play Key Role in Licensing and Oversight

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Yusif Sulemana(MP), has reaffirmed the pivotal role of the Ashanti Region as the hub of Ghana’s mineral wealth, particularly gold, which has long driven livelihoods, economic growth, and national heritage. Addressing the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs, Hon. Sulemana emphasized Government’s commitment, under President John Dramani […]

Lands Minister Outlines Bold Strategy to Combat Illegal Mining at Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, delivered a compelling presentation at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College on the topic: “Combating Illegal Mining in Ghana: Strategies for Conflict Prevention and Sustainable Development.” Addressing officers and stakeholders, the Minister issued a passionate call for collective action in the […]

Lands Minister Commissions Greater Accra Regional Lands Board, Pushes for Full Digitization and Decentralization

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s land administration system through comprehensive reforms and digital innovation, following the inauguration of the new Greater Accra Regional Lands Commission Board today. In his keynote address, Hon. Buah highlighted persistent challenges in the sector, including […]

Ghana Forest Investment Partnership: World Bank Delegation Calls on Lands Minister

World Bank’s Ghana delegation, led by Robert Taliercio O’Brien, met with Minister Buah on March 24 to plan forestry investments, reafforestation & youth job creation.

Lands Minister Calls for Urgent Action and Reforms in Mining Sector at Stakeholders Seminar

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) has issued a strong call for urgent reforms in Ghana’s mining sector, warning that the country faces an environmental crisis if decisive action is not taken. Speaking at a seminar with key mining stakeholders, the Minister highlighted the scale of destruction caused by […]

Lands Minister Calls for Review of Minerals and Mining Act

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has emphasized the need for a review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Act (2006), citing significant advancements in technology and development that necessitate updates to ensure a more inclusive and sustainable mining sector. As part of the review process for the mining […]

Hungarian, Swiss & Indian Envoys Explore Responsible Mining Partnership with Lands Ministry

Ghana’s push toward responsible and sustainable small-scale mining has gained renewed international support as envoys from Hungary, Switzerland, and India held separate meetings with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on Tuesday, 8th July, 2025, to discuss potential collaboration with Ghana and their respective countries. His Excellency Tamás Fehér, the […]

Nsuta-Tarkwa Manganese Refinery Project Set to Transform Ghana’s Mining Industry

In a significant move to bolster Ghana’s mining sector and enhance value addition in mineral exports, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, recently concluded a high-profile six-day visit to Tianyuan Manganese Industry (TMI), the parent company of the Nsuta Manganese Company. The trip, which took place from June 28 to July […]

Galamsey Fight: Prestea Blue Water Guards destroy 8 chanfang machines, seize 8 pumping machines near the Ankobra River

Blue Water Guards at Prestea have launched a successful anti-galamsey operation near the Ankobra River in the Western Region. Acting on an intelligence tip-off, the guards swooped into action near the Ankobra River at a site known as “Amponsah” in the Himan Community. Upon sighting the guards, the illegal miners reportedly fled in haste, abandoning […]

Ghana Moves to Reclaim Its Gold: New Task Force Targets Smuggling

The Government of Ghana has taken a bold and historic step to revolutionize its gold industry with the official inauguration of the Ghana Gold Board Task Force—a critical move aimed at ensuring transparency, curbing smuggling, and securing the country’s full economic benefits from its rich mineral resources. In a speech delivered at the inaugural ceremony, […]

Minerals Development Fund Board Inaugurated to Champion Community-Centred Growth in Mining Areas

Ghana’s mining communities are set to benefit from strengthened governance as the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) inaugurated the new Governing Board of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) with a clear mandate: prioritize transparent, accountable, and community-focused development in mining regions. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, 7th July 2025 […]

Ashanti Regional Lands Commission Board Inaugurated to Enhance Land Governance

The newly constituted Ashanti Regional Lands Commission Board was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, marking a significant milestone in strengthening land administration and governance in the region. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Yusif Sulemana, charged the Board to prioritize revenue mobilization, efficient land service delivery, and […]

Ghana’s Green Revolution: President Mahama Launches ‘Tree for Life’ Initiative to Plant 7 Million Trees and Restore the Environment

President Mahama launched ‘Tree for Life’ under Ghana’s Green Revolution on Mar 21, planting 7 million trees to restore forests, fight climate change, and boost the environment.

Lands Minister Calls for Media Support in Galamsey Fight

Lands Minister Buah urges media to expose and support the fight against galamsey, highlighting pollution, forest loss, and a five-part gov’t strategy.

GOV’T REVOKES SMALL SCALE MINING LICENSES GRANTED AFTER DEC. 7- LANDS MINISTER.

Ghana Govt revoked all small-scale mining licenses issued after Dec 7, 2024, on March 19, 2025, aims to overhaul licensing, cooperatives & clamp down on illegal mining.