As part of efforts to streamline operations in the mining sector and clamp down on illegal mining activities, the government has issued a directive requiring all machinery used in mining activities to be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) by August 18, 2025.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday July 15, any mining equipment found unregistered after the deadline will be confiscated by the State.
The directive, signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, further authorises the Ghana Police Service and the DVLA to begin rigorous enforcement of the new requirement starting August 2, 2025.
“The general public, especially those who use mining machinery, are advised to take note and comply with the directive,” the statement read.
The government says the move is part of broader efforts to reform the mining sector, enhance accountability, and support the fight against environmental degradation caused by illegal mining, often referred to as galamsey.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring internal security and the maintenance of law and order, warning that failure to comply will have serious consequences.
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