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President John Dramani Mahama says the government has cleared illegal miners from eight out of nine forest reserves that were badly damaged by mining activities.
Speaking at the Global Mining Summit on Monday, June 2, 2025, he called the move a big step in protecting the environment and promoting responsible mining.
“This is part of our plan to make mining more sustainable and to protect Ghana’s forests and rivers,” he said.
President Mahama made it clear that small-scale or artisanal miners are not seen as enemies. He believes that with the right training and support, they can help in Ghana’s development.
He added, “Together with small-scale miners, we will work to reclaim the forests and clean up our rivers.”
The President also announced that river guards have been deployed to stop illegal mining near rivers. He stressed that heavy machines used for mining, especially excavators, will now be strictly monitored.
“Ghana has more excavators than the rest of Africa combined. From now on, you can’t bring in an excavator unless you have a valid permit,” he said.
Mahama noted that the government is working with small-scale miners to help restore damaged lands, showing a new focus on environmentally friendly mining.
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