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EPA Halts Unpermitted Dredging Nationwide

EPA Orders Nationwide Halt to All Unpermitted Reclamation and Dredging Activity

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedPolicy & RegulationOct 15, 2026

Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has ordered an immediate nationwide halt to all unpermitted reclamation and dredging operations, warning that government backing does not constitute an EPA permit. The authority has explicitly directed GoldBod and ministries to comply, signalling stronger regulatory enforcement with broad implications across resource-sector projects.

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EPA orders immediate halt to unpermitted reclamation and dredging nationwide · myjoyonline.com · T3
Government backing is no EPA permit – Authority warns GoldBod, ministries · myjoyonline.com · T3

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