A Tarkwa circuit court has ordered that four people remain in police custody. They are accused of taking part in illegal mining activities.
The suspects were arrested by the police at a mining site located in the Western Region.
Details of the specific charges were not immediately available from court filings.
The court appearance follows their arrest on suspicion of engaging in illegal mining operations.
These operations are often referred to as galamsey.
The Ghana Police Service has been working to stop illegal mining across the country.
Illegal mining can cause damage to the environment and pollute water sources.
The investigation into their alleged involvement is ongoing.