Ghana launches ‘special task force’ to curb illegal mining by local and foreign operators

Ghana, Africa’s third-largest gold producer, has launched a specialised military task force to dismantle illegal mining operations. The move targets both local and foreign syndicates whose unregulated activities have caused severe environmental decay and massive revenue losses.

By deploying elite security units to mining heartlands, the government aims to restore investor confidence and protect the formal sector. This crackdown is a decisive attempt to formalise the industry, ensuring that the nation’s gold wealth benefits the national treasury.