{"id":216947,"date":"2024-09-12T10:36:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T10:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/12\/mining-firm-accuses-konongo-residents-of-encroaching-on-concessions\/"},"modified":"2024-09-12T10:36:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T10:36:25","slug":"mining-firm-accuses-konongo-residents-of-encroaching-on-concessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/12\/mining-firm-accuses-konongo-residents-of-encroaching-on-concessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Mining Firm accuses Konongo residents of encroaching on concessions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Large areas of land, in the Ashanti Region, have been excavated, leaving vast, uncovered pits, as locals accused of encroaching on concessions belonging to the Northern Ashanti Mines persist in their illegal mining activities, known as galamsey.<\/p>\n<p>Despite growing concerns and calls to end illegal mining, environmental degradation continues, with nearby water bodies polluted and public concerns rising about long-term environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>The Konongo-Odumase area has witnessed a surge in illegal mining, leading to security challenges, including confrontations between locals and mining company workers.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, two company employees were injured in a confrontation near the company\u2019s offices.<\/p>\n<p>The Municipal Security Council has increased security measures to prevent further disturbances.<\/p>\n<p>The mining company has expressed deep concern over environmental damage and difficulties in reclaiming destroyed land.<\/p>\n<p>While some miners claim to have permits from the Minerals Commission, company workers fear potential future disturbances if stricter measures are not enforced.<\/p>\n<p>The company is urging the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and relevant agencies to intervene, protect lives, property, and the environment, and address the ongoing galamsey crisis.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>\u00a0Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Large areas of land, in the Ashanti Region, have been excavated, leaving vast, uncovered pits, as locals accused of encroaching on concessions belonging to the Northern Ashanti Mines persist in their illegal mining activities, known as galamsey. 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