The Ghanaian government has taken a big step towards reforming the small-scale mining sector by launching the Cooperative Mining Scheme at Akyem Kotoku in the Eastern Region, with the goal of encouraging responsible, sustainable, and community-driven mining activities.
Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, spoke at the launch and asked miners and community members to adopt safe mining methods to ensure the initiative’s long-term success.
Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah
He outlined the government’s five-pronged plan to combat illicit mining and advance sustainable resource management.
Strengthened stakeholder participation, improved law enforcement, regulatory reforms, reclamation of degraded lands and water bodies, and the development of alternative livelihood options are some of the pillars.
