Former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has announced plans to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat illegal mining, also known as galamsey, in his next administration. Apexnewsgh reports
Speaking as the guest of honor at the 3rd Annual Transformational Dialogue on Small-scale Mining at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani, Mahama revealed that his administration will employ AI to locate and track small-scale mining and galamsey operations, geofence concessions, and organize the small-scale mining industry to minimize environmental damage.
To support sustainable mining practices, Mahama announced plans to establish a special fund to provide mining equipment for mining communities. “A special revolving fund will be established with the private sector to provide capital and a mining equipment pool in each district where gold mining is prevalent. This will facilitate easy and affordable access to relevant mining equipment,” he stated.
The Ghana Mining Excellence Centre (GMEC), a collaborative effort between UENR and UMaT (University of Mines and Technology), will play a crucial role in fulfilling these promises.
“To support all these brilliant initiatives and ensure that we are implementing them as best as possible, I have announced the launch of a Ghana Mining Excellence Centre (GMEC), to be run initially for five years and which will be coordinated by UENR and UMaT,” Mahama explained.
The Centre will collaborate with international scientists to implement joint research and innovation projects, simulating green growth within the Ghanaian mining and minerals industry. This innovative approach aims to strike a balance between mining and environmental protection.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.
