Audio By Carbonatix
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says its Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) is aimed at making gold mining a communal activity in areas affected by illegal mining.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Paa Kwasi Schandorf, explained that involving local residents directly in the mining process will discourage them from engaging in galamsey.
He stressed that the initiative is designed to create responsible, community-led mining practices that protect livelihoods and the environment.
Paa Kwasi Schandorf explained how the rCOMSDEP is aimed at discouraging the menace in the video below.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Climate crises, trade wars devastating Africa—Sir Sam Jonah
28 minutes -
Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email
2 hours -
Ecuador says ICE agent attempted to enter its Minneapolis consulate
2 hours -
AI model from Google’s DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA
2 hours -
Europe must act urgently and stop outsourcing defence, says EU’s Kallas
2 hours -
Colombia launches search for missing plane carrying 15 people
3 hours -
Netherlands hands over inventory of Ghanaian artefacts in major step toward restitution
3 hours -
Telecel Foundation launches free cervical cancer screening campaign
3 hours -
Ghana moves to strengthen digital finance with new Virtual Asset framework
3 hours -
7 patients receive life-saving care as Ghana Medical Trust Fund pilot takes off
4 hours -
Disagreement must follow lawful paths, not weaponised – Minority welcomes NDC’s response to SC Kpandai ruling
4 hours -
Telecel reaffirms strategic partnership in New Year courtesy call on Asantehene
4 hours -
Mrs Georgina Owusu-Achiaw aka Afia Badu
4 hours -
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates despite White House pressure
4 hours -
GUTA unhappy about local cargo insurance directive
4 hours