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EPA intercepts additional 1,070 chanfang machines at Tema Port
March 4, 2026
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EPA intercepts additional 1,070 chanfang machines at Tema Port

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Key Points

  • Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has intercepted an additional 1,070 chanfang machines at Tema Port.
  • This latest seizure follows an earlier discovery of over 200 such machines, indicating an alarming scale of illegal importation.
  • The machines were reportedly destined for mining districts, contributing significantly to the destruction and pollution of major water bodies.
  • The EPA is intensifying surveillance on chanfang machine imports to curb environmental degradation and protect water resources.
  • This crackdown is part of the Authority's broader efforts, including a pilot initiative to restore polluted rivers like the River Birim, which costs an estimated $200,000 per kilometre.

Why This Matters

The interception of these illegal mining machines is crucial for Ghana as unregulated mining, or 'galamsey,' severely pollutes vital water bodies and degrades land, threatening public health and livelihoods. These seizures demonstrate the government's intensified commitment to combating environmental destruction and protecting natural resources essential for the nation's sustainable development.

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