Ghana's Chief Justice sets up specialized courts to deal with illegal mining

Ghana, a top gold exporter, is grappling with the issue of illegal mining in its resource-rich regions – mostly the Ashanti, Eastern and Western regions.

A national outcry has followed media reportage of an environmental destruction as a result of polluted water bodies due to the activities of illegal small-scale mining activities. The media and civil society have tasked the government to do all it takes to put a stop to the activity.

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