"NAIMOS intensifies Western Region crackdown, cripples illegal mining operations", Onua Online, 19 Jan 2026

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), [...] has recorded major operational successes in the Western Region following sustained enforcement actions carried out between 16 and 17 January 2026.

‎On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at about 9:15 am, NAIMOS extended the operation to Anyinase in the Tarkwa Nsuaem District, where Chinese and local illegal miners were operating under a high-tension electric pole.

One Chinese was arrested on site, while others fled. [...].

‎Later the same day [...] NAIMOS operatives conducted further operations at Mensah-Krom, Wassa Akropong, targeting two (2) illegal mining sites operated by Chinese nationals.