The war against illegal mining has been given a boost with the immediate suspension of all reconnaissance and prospecting in forest reserves.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, which issued the directive, said all persons and companies engaged in those activities, with or without legal authorisation, should suspend them until further notice.
It has also directed the Minerals Commission not to, with immediate effect, accept, process and recommend the granting, including renewal and extension, of reconnaissance and prospecting licences in forest reserves.
The directive, signed by the sector Minister,Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor Thursday [April 22, 2021, declared: “For the avoidance of doubt, except as directed by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in writing, all activities and operations in respect of any reconnaissance and/or prospecting licences in forest reserves are hereby suspended until further notice.”
Illegal Mining: 16 Excavators Seized In Western Region
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Illegal mining: 16 Excavators seized in Western Region
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The Western Regional Minister-designate, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has indicated that the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) will continue to implement policies and projects geared towards improving the quality of life for its citizens.
He mentioned the dualization of Sekondi-Takoradi road link, interchange at Kwame Nkrumah and Paa Grant circles, development of petroleum hub facilities in Jomoro as well as hosting the Western Regional Business Summit as some of the projects that would be executed in 2021.
He also mentioned the dualization of the Takoradi-Tarkwa highway, work on the Takoradi International Airport, the upgrade of the Effia-Nkwanta Regional hospital to a teaching hospital and a new Regional Hospital for Effia-Nkwanta, and the expansion of Sekondi-Takoradi water supply project as the rest of the projects to be executed.
WRCC directs MMDAs to enforce COVID-19 safety protocols at markets
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