{"id":217316,"date":"2024-09-13T12:55:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T12:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/13\/speak-against-calls-for-ban-on-mining\/"},"modified":"2024-09-13T12:55:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T12:55:31","slug":"speak-against-calls-for-ban-on-mining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/13\/speak-against-calls-for-ban-on-mining\/","title":{"rendered":"Speak against calls for ban on mining"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister, George Mireku Duker, has called on small-scale miners to rise and speak against calls for the total ban on all small-scale mining operations.<\/p>\n<p>The minister maintains that the small-scale mining sector contributes to Ghana\u2019s economic growth and has employed many Ghanaians, hence, calls for a ban will not be in the interest of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe small-scale mining sector alone contributes not less than 8.4 percent to our GDP. It is a sector that supports Ghana\u2019s economic growth and it employs more Ghanaian youth. The large-scale mining companies in Ghana employ less than 10,000 workers, but the small-scale mining sector employs about 1 million Ghanaians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese people also take care of other relatives and the impact cuts across. If we ban mining, what will be the alternative for these people in terms of jobs?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He, however, emphasised the government\u2019s efforts to promote responsible mining and called on inhabitants in mining communities to join the fight against the destruction of water bodies.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Duker, speaking at the commissioning of the Meretweso Community Mining Scheme in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region, also denied claims that the scheme is fueling illegal mining activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOrganised Labour says they will embark on a strike, you also have to rise and speak. Small-scale miners, rise and speak. Someone is in Accra and does not understand the concept of mining, but we those in mining communities and know about it should continue to educate Ghanaians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlease rise against people who mine in the water bodies. Those who mine in the water bodies are nation-wreckers. The mining has to be done and done responsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/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>Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister, George Mireku Duker, has called on small-scale miners to rise and speak against calls for the total ban on all small-scale mining operations. 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