Sentences with phrase «illegal small scale mining»

Former head of the anti-galamsey taskforce, Brigadier General Daniel K. Mishio, wants the government to name and shame all politicians who are directly or indirectly sponsoring illegal small scale mining.

He noted that «This is in preparation for our deforestation program in terms of degradation which is as a result of illegal small scale mining.

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Government has adopted a strong stance against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, and has taken a decision to place a ban all of forms on small scale mining in the country.

He, however, called on the various stakeholders to draw a distinction between small - scale mining and illegal mining.

A code of practice for small - scale mining operations will be outdoored and committees will be formed in all mining Districts to fight illegal mining and address issues relating to small - scale miners

The Eastern Region town of Akwatia is among the areas where small - scale legal and illegal mining activities are very high.

The simple point I made is that we have tried it before, we have gone after these young people with soldiers and it did not work and so the best way to go is while you stop them from doing illegal small - scale mining, be working on providing them with alternatives,» he added.

But we need to apply wisdom because we've chased young people involved in illegal small - scale mining with soldiers in the past in this country, but it didn't work,» the former President had said.

The Ghanaian media especially Citi FM in April 2017 began an advocacy against small scale illegal mining popularly known as «galamsey» in the country following reports that Ghana might soon import water if the threat was not addressed.

Engaging in galamsey — the popular term for illegal small - scale mining — is what he and his colleagues do in order to feed their families.

The task force since its composition last year has arrested some 983 illegal miners, violating the government's ban on small - scale mining.

But the group has since the government's renewed fight against illegal mining in the country, expressed its dissatisfaction, particularly on the basis that even those operating with requisite licence have been boxed together with the illegal ones It has been demanding that government draws the line between illegal small scale miners and legitimate small scale miners with licence.

This in spite of the fact that Ghana's laws are clear on illegal mining, and also restricts foreigners from engaging in the licensed small scale mining activity.

«So we have identified illegal small - scale mining as the target for the fight against galamsey.

It has emerged that persons who indulge in small scale illegal mining also known as galamsey, do not only operate during the day, but also at night.

He revealed that the former Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, tried different methods to get him to ease up on the fight against illegal miners within the small - scale mining sector.

The Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Dr. Tony Aubynn, has said that illegal small - scale mining, popularly known as «galamsey» has stopped in the country following the intense media campaign and government action against the practice.

The government has since taken a number of actions including suspending the issuance of new licences for the small - scale mining in the country, and it has announced the retrieval of some illegal mining equipment, surrendered by the operators following the massive drive to clamp down on their activities.

Government in April 2017 placed a six month moratorium on illegal and small - scale mining in the country to halt the massive destruction of the environment and pollution of river bodies.

The government through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources as part of activities to stop the menace, has temporarily placed a ban on the issuance of licenses for small - scale mining, and directed all illegal miners to cease the practice and evacuate from the various sites.

Meanwhile, Mr Amewu said he will propose to cabinet to extend the ban on illegal and small scale mining since an initial assessment indicates set targets have not been achieved.

If you fine somebody who is involved in small - scale illegal mining and you fine him GH cents 1,000 or GH cents 2,000, I think that it will not be deterrent enough.

There is currently a ban on small - scale mining in the country following the widespread devastation of the water resources and forest reserves due to the activities of illegal miners.

I recall the decision to fight galamsey (illegal, small scale mining) in my country, Ghana and my decision to approve the deportation of some foreign nationals that were neck deep in the brazen destruction of our forest reserves and environment.

We humbly suggest that an investigation is conducted into how heavy machinery ended up on illegal and small scale mining sites.

There have been complaints about the adverse effects of small - scale illegal mining on water bodies and the environment in general.

On his part, the Advisor on mines at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ben Aryee reiterated the Ministry's commitment to implement the Multi — lateral Mining Integration Project to tackle the issue of illegal mining in the small scale mining sMining Integration Project to tackle the issue of illegal mining in the small scale mining smining in the small scale mining smining sector.

The question bordered on his resolve in fighting illegal small - scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, at the expense of his presidency.