The Government of Ghana has moved decisively against Akonta Mining Company Ltd., reportedly owned by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has directed the Minerals Commission to immediately revoke the company’s mining lease for engaging in … Continue reading Illegal mining in Tano Nimiri: Gov’t revokes Akonta mining license, 51 arrested