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The government has agreed to revoke the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2023 (L. I. 2462) as part of a new move in the fight against illegal mining commonly known as galamsey [gather and sell].<\/p>\n
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that the necessary steps to revoke the \u00a0L.I. should be taken when Parliament reconvenes this October.<\/p>\n
This is following public calls for government to take a decisive move against illegal mining and the notice by Organised Labour to embark on a nationwide strike beginning Thursday, October 10.<\/p>\n
Following the call by Organised Labour and other stakeholders on the government to take action on the menace of illegal small-scale mining in the country, President Akufo-Addo has also directed that the enforcement measures should be ramped up.<\/p>\n
This means all those currently mining in prohibited areas are to stop, particularly those engaging in mining in water bodies and forest reserves are to stop.<\/p>\n
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has told Graphic Online that the military is being deployed to go and demobilise all machinery of illegal miners.<\/p>\n
Demobilisation of the equipment means the military are to destroy all such machines being used for illegal mining, the minister said.<\/p>\n
This means \u201cWater bodies and Forest Reserves remain Red Zones for mining, and all forms of mining in water bodies, as well as reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration and\/or small scale mining in Forest Reserves remain banned.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Law enforcement agencies of the State are fully mandated to rid our water bodies and Forest Reserves of all forms of mining, a statement dated October 7, 2024, signed and issued Monday night by the Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar communicating the President\u2019s directive said.<\/p>\n
Attached below is a copy of the statement\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nRE: OUTCOME OF PRESIDENT\u2019S MEETING WITH ORGANISED\u00a0LABOUR<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Following the call by Organised Labour and other stakeholders on Government to take action on the menace of illegal small-scale\u00a0mining in the country, the President of the Republic, H.E. Nana Addo\u00a0Dankwa Akufo-Addo, convened a meeting with Organised Labour
on Thursday, 3rd October, 2024 at the Jubilee House.<\/p>\n
2. The meeting discussed the long-standing issue of illegal mining, reviewed the situation and Government\u2019s effort thus far. It was agreed between the parties that:<\/p>\n
A. Government will collaborate with Organised Labour and other\u00a0stakeholders in the fight against illegal mining.<\/p>\n
B. Government will take steps, when Parliament reconvenes, this\u00a0month, to revoke the Environmental Protection (Mining in\u00a0Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2023 (L. I. 2462).<\/p>\n
C. Government would ramp up its enforcement measures, particularly as it relates to prohibiting illegal mining in water bodies and forest reserves.<\/p>\n
D. Water bodies and Forest Reserves remain Red Zones for mining, and all forms of mining in water bodies, as well as reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration and\/or small scale
mining in Forest Reserves remain banned. Law enforcement agencies of the State are fully mandated to rid our water bodies and Forest Reserves of all forms of mining<\/p>\n
E. The Attorney-General will collaborate with the Chief Justice to\u00a0ensure swift adjudication of illegal mining cases.<\/p>\n
F. Government supports the call for all Presidential Candidates to sign a pact committing to the fight against illegal mining so as to depoliticise this national problem.<\/p>\n
3. In light of the above, Government is surprised by the decision of Organised Labour to proceed on an industrial action from 10th October 2024.<\/p>\n
Government will, however, continue to engage
Organised Labour and other stakeholders in a constructive dialogue\u00a0in finding solutions for this national menace.<\/p>\n
4. Government reiterates its commitment to the fight against illegal small-scale mining and calls on all stakeholders to join the fight.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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