Professor Fosu Mensah, Director of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies, has recommended that the government impose a one-year ban on small-scale mining as a strategy to address the issue of illegal mining, known as Galamsey. She believes this temporary halt would aid in restoring water bodies and the overall environment.
There have been numerous calls to President Akufo-Addo to take decisive action against Galamsey. Notably, the National Executive and members of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) have joined Organized Labour and various civil society organizations in advocating for an immediate ban on the practice.
GUTA emphasized its commitment to driving economic development and sustainability in Ghana, asserting that it is crucial to ensure the responsible use and preservation of the nation’s natural resources for future generations.
Recent discussions in the media reflect a growing consensus that enough is enough regarding Galamsey. While small-scale mining has existed for decades, the situation has reached a tipping point, exacerbated by the influx of foreign entities, particularly Chinese operators with heavy machinery, which have severely degraded the sector, according to a statement from GUTA.
Source: DEW360.NET
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