The government has officially revoked Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which previously granted the President authority to approve mining in the nation’s forest reserves.
The revocation follows the maturation of the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Revocation Instrument, 2025, which became law on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, after being laid before Parliament by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.
This decisive move forms part of the government’s renewed efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, which has wreaked havoc on the country’s environment and forest resources.
L.I. 2462 had long faced fierce criticism from environmental activists and the general public, who argued that it enabled industrial mining in protected forest areas, undermining conservation efforts and fueling the destructive effects of galamsey.
Environmental and civil society groups have welcomed the revocation, viewing it as a significant step toward restoring and safeguarding Ghana’s forest reserves.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
