As part of its continuous efforts to tackle illegal mining, sometimes known as “galamsey,” the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have launched a new partnership with small-scale miners.
With galamsey causing serious environmental harm across the nation, this project aims to combat the problem and promote appropriate mining practices.
The Information Ministry emphasized in a news release on Wednesday, October 9, how crucial it is to include small-scale miners in the fight against illicit mining.
As per the statement, collaborating with law-abiding miners will aid in identifying and exposing illicit operators, hence facilitating more effective enforcement of laws and regulations in impacted areas.
The partnership will also emphasize educating miners on environmentally friendly mining methods and the detrimental impacts of galamsey on farms, waterways, and forests.
Working with local partners is thought to promote community trust and cooperation, which is essential for their anti-galamsey efforts to succeed.
The government has increased its commitment to stopping illicit mining and safeguarding the nation’s natural resources at the same time as this cooperative effort.
The small-scale miners’ associations and the Ghanaian Armed Forces are hopeful that this collaboration will lead to a better-coordinated and efficient response to the galamsey situation.
Source: newsthemegh.com