In a significant step towards combating illegal mining in Ghana, a technical committee jointly established by the Ministries of Lands and Natural Resources and Environment, Science and Technology has presented its report to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. Apexnewsgh reports
The report, presented on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, outlines key recommendations to tackle the issue of illegal mining, including:
– Revocation of Mining Licenses: All mining licenses granted after the 2024 elections will be revoked.
– Overhaul of Community Mining Scheme: The existing Community Mining Scheme will be disbanded and replaced with Small-Scale Cooperatives that will actually serve and benefit the communities.
– Decentralization of Mining Licenses: The issuance of mining licenses will be decentralized.
– Repeal of LI 2462: The law that gives the President the right to sanction mining in forest reserves will be repealed.
Mr. Armah-Kofi Buah commended the experts on the committee for their incredible service to the nation, noting that their report will serve as the blueprint for the government’s actions against illegal mining.
The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad, reiterated that the galamsey fight is a moral battle for the protection of Ghanaian lives and warned that even members of the NDC caught behind the menace will not be spared from punitive actions.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
