Biung Youth Protest Against Cardinal Namdini Mining Over Community Neglect
Youth from the Biung community in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region staged a protest against Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited on April 18. The demonstration involved blocking road access to the area, demanding the Chinese-owned gold mining company address issues of neglect affecting the local communities. The protesters highlighted four main grievances: lack of clean water due to the absence of boreholes, limited employment opportunities for local youth, inadequate community lighting, and exposure to toxic chemicals from mining operations. Biung, along with another community, was resettled by Cardinal Namdini to facilitate large-scale gold mining. The company, a subsidiary of China's Shandong Gold, began operations in late 2024, promising to provide essential services like water, electricity, and healthcare. This protest follows a history of community demonstrations against the company, including a significant protest in August 2025 by residents of Sheaga and other areas, citing environmental an... 
