The catastrophic shooting incident that claimed the lives of at least eight people has once again highlighted the need for urgent action to address the underlying issues fueling conflicts between mining companies and local communities in Ghana.

Pelangio Exploration Inc. (TSXV: PX) (OTC PINK: PGXPF) ("Pelangio" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a geochemical pitting program planned to test targets resulting from the recently completed UAV magnetics survey has commenced on Pelangio's Obuasi property.

Blaming Captain Smart as the trigger of the clash while ignoring the deep-rooted historical grievances of the youth in Obuasi is dangerous. The unrest that recently unfolded in Obuasi is not an isolated incident but rather a reflection

Six of the victims of the January 18 clash between some suspected illegal miners and the military at Obuasi were buried after violence at an AngloGold mining site.

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned the recent violent clash between soldiers and illegal miners in Obuasi, which resulted in the deaths of seven individuals .

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has condemned the invasion of an abandoned concession of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine by some illegal miners who consequently clashed with the military.

Life is gradually returning to normalcy in Obuasi following Sunday’s military clash with some illegal miners in Ghana’s oldest gold mining town.

So what is happening in Obuasi is spiritual, and it will continue indefinitely." He further prophesied that the problem will remain unsolved in two years, with justice eluding the slain teenagers.

The tragic incident in Obuasi, which has been widely termed a massacre, has ignited intense public discourse .

Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister designate, has appealed to residents of Obuasi to remain calm, as government engages stakeholders to investigate the shooting to death of some illegal miners in the town by soldiers.

By Amos SAFOIn one of my articles published after the end of the 2024 elections, I raised the red flag over the rising specter of violence and vigilantism in the name of democracy. I expressed worry over the speed with which Ghana was sliding into violence after the election.

The National Coalition in Mining (NCOM) has condemned the recent killing of citizens by state security operatives at the Newmont (NGGL) Ahafo South Gold Mine in Ntotroso and the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) mine in Obuasi.