The Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MOMAG) has issued a strong warning to the government over the damaging effects of illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. MOMAG representatives voiced their concerns during an appearance on Channel One TV’s ‘I Stand Against Galamsey’ campaign on Monday, September 16. The campaign is dedicated to amplifying the voices…
Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor In light of government’s renewed and intensified fight against the illegal mining (galamsey) menace, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has engaged members of the Media to brief them on what is expected to be the most radical and rigorous onslaught against the canker and…
Effects of Minamata disease Minamata disease, Mercury Poisoning was first discovered in Minamata city in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan, in 1956. Minamata caused by the release of mercury in the industrial wastewater from the Chisso Corporation’s chemical factory, which continued from 1932 to 1968. This highly toxic chemical bio accumulated in shellfish and fish in Minamata…
