NAiMOS Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Eastern Region, Seizes Excavators
The National Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAiMOS) has ramped up its efforts to combat illegal mining activities in Ghana's Eastern Region. On December 6, 2025, NAiMOS conducted a significant operation targeting unlawful mining sites along the Birim and Ayensu river corridors. This marked the third consecutive day of enforcement in the Abuakwa South and Fanteakwa districts. The operation involved disabling excavators and shutting down multiple illegal sites. At Akwadum, near the Birim River, five excavators were intercepted, with three transported to Accra under armed escort, while two were immobilized on-site. Illegal miners fled as the task force arrived. Additional sites were dismantled at Ayigbe Town and Ankaase Osino, where equipment and makeshift accommodations were destroyed to prevent reassembly. Despite challenges such as miners removing essential parts from machinery or relocating after tip-offs, NAiMOS reports a significant impact on illegal operations, with a noted decrease in activiti... 
