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The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to promoting sustainable and legal mining in Ghana.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 11, the ministry emphasized that responsible mining remains a top priority, aimed at protecting the environment and ensuring the well-being of communities affected by mining activities.<\/p>\n
The ministry highlighted the government\u2019s intensified efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly referred to as \u201cgalamsey,\u201d under the current administration.<\/p>\n
These efforts have become more urgent following increasing calls from various groups demanding immediate action to curb the environmental destruction caused by galamsey operations.<\/p>\n
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On Wednesday, September 11, Organised Labour, led by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), issued a strong ultimatum to the government. In a statement, Joshua Ansah, Secretary General of the TUC, warned that a nationwide strike would be initiated by the end of September if the government fails to address the growing galamsey crisis.<\/p>\n
Organised Labour demanded the immediate declaration of a state of emergency in areas heavily impacted by illegal mining.<\/p>\n
They also called for a halt to all forms of mining in forest reserves, the establishment of special courts to expedite the prosecution of galamsey operators, and the deployment of military forces to remove and destroy all mining equipment in affected areas.<\/p>\n
Ansah criticized the government\u2019s inaction, stating that the ongoing illegal mining activities have led to severe environmental degradation, including the destruction of rivers, farmlands, and forest reserves.<\/p>\n
He warned that if concrete measures are not implemented by the end of September, Organised Labour will embark on a series of protests and a nationwide strike to push the government into action.<\/p>\n
The growing pressure from various groups, including Organised Labour, has intensified the call for the government to take decisive action against galamsey, which continues to threaten Ghana\u2019s natural resources and the livelihoods of its people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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