President John Dramani Mahama has invited major civil society organisations (CSOs) to the Jubilee House for a high-level engagement on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

The meeting, scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, at 12:00 noon, will bring together government officials and civil society leaders to deliberate on lasting solutions to the environmental and social crisis caused by galamsey.

In a letter signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, the dialogue is described as a platform for “frank and constructive discussions” to harness collective expertise and perspectives.

“This engagement aims to provide a platform for frank and constructive dialogue between the Government and civil society on the menace of illegal mining, with a view to harnessing collective expertise, perspectives, and solutions to address this national challenge,” the letter stated.

The engagement comes at a time when illegal mining continues to spark widespread public concern over the destruction of water bodies, farmlands, and forest reserves, amid calls for stronger government action.