In fulfillment of the promise to lift the ban on artisanal and small-scale mining activities, several interventional measures have been adopted by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining to ultimately help to sanitize the natural environment which has seen tremendous devastation over the past number of years. One of such interventions adopted is the use […]
The Excavator evacuation unit of the inter-ministerial committee on small scale and illegal mining on Thursday December 6 2018 busted some 16 Chinese illegal miners in the Krobo Forest. The operation was led by Warrant Officer Class 1 Odei Nyarko. Items retrieved from the suspects who have since been handed to the Obuasi Police included […]
Government has hinted that the ban on small scale mining is likely to be lifted, possibly before the yuletide sets in. Secretary to the inter-ministerial committee on small scale and illegal mining, Charles Bissue explains that efforts are being made to ensure that once the ban is lifted, authorities are able to monitor the operations […]
Secretary to the inter-ministerial committee on mining and environment, Charles Bissue has indicated that the vetting of mining licenses by the committee is about entering the final stage beginning next week. According to him, having satisfied themselves with the licenses submitted by the various miners, the committee visited all the mining sites to abreast themselves […]
Secretary to the inter-ministerial committee on small scale and illegal mining, Charles Bissue has jabbed former president John Dramani Mahama, saying he has no moral right to berate the current government of messing up the small scale mining sector. Mr. Bissue accused the former president who is seeking to be elected as the flagbearer of […]
Government has taken the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey in local parlance, a notch higher by introducing a new software dubbed #Galamstop which will be responsible for tracking illegal mining concessions across the country. Secretary to the inter-ministerial committee on illegal and small scale mining, Charles Bissue says the new software is […]
The secretary to the inter-ministerial committee on small scale mining, Charles Bissue has revealed that one month after the committee called for the submission of all small scale mining licenses to be submitted for vetting, only 650 out of the total of 1,350 licenses have been submitted. Describing the lukewarm attitude of those in possession […]
Secretary to the inter-ministerial committee on small scale mining, Charles Bissue has revealed that some 1,600 excavators have so far been uncovered at mining sites in the Central, Western and Ashanti regions. Of the number, the Central and Western regions account for 1,200, while the Ashanti region accounts for 400, with more to be discovered […]
Pressure group Occupy Ghana has voiced its displeasure and opposition to plans by government to lift the ban on small scale mining in the country. According to the group, about 95 percent of mining licenses in the country have no parliamentary ratification, hence are illegal and as such should not be allowed to operate. Group […]
The World Bank has approved 50 million dollars to support the government’s efforts at addressing illegal small-scale mining under activities outlined in the Multi-Sectoral Mining Integrated Project (MMIP). The draft manual of activities would be sponsored by the Bank and presented to its top management. The document is expected to be approved for implementation within […]
Government will soon make it mandatory for all small scale miners to take insurance covers in order to insure their lives and those of their families. The move is part of government’s quest to streamline the mining sector and ensure only licensed and certified people are allowed to operate mining concessions in the country. Secretary […]
The inter-ministerial committee on small scale mining has disclosed the disappearance of some 900 small scale mining licenses. Secretary to the Committee, Charles Bissue says the total number small scale mining licenses in the books totals 1,350, adding that the committee that is currently vetting the small scale mining licenses have been able to access […]
