galamsey

Noun

Meaning

A local artisanal gold miner in Ghana.

Illegal, small-scale gold mining in Ghana.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

galamseyer

Examples

A source close to the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) told Takoradi-based Empire FM that the sacked MCE is alleged to have dabbled in chieftaincy matters, illegal mining (galamsey) and other intra-party conflicts in his constituency. Source: Internet

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sunday afternoon addressed issues regarding galamsey at a press conference in the Central Region. Source: Internet

Minister fingers ECG for ‘promoting galamsey’ Source: Internet

Mr Boahen Aidoo called on the security agencies to intensify their fight against galamsey. Source: Internet

Initially, there were success stories when the war on galamsey was launched. Source: Internet

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, wishes to warn the Ghanaian public about the dangers that galamsey poses to their health. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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