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Youth of Nkroful in the Western Region have clashed with officials of Adamus Resources Limited, over a mining concession in the town.There is also looming unrest in the hometown of Ghana's first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, as youth in the town say there are attempts by the South African mining company to prevent them from taking part in mining activities there.But Chief of Nkroful, Nana Kwasi Kutuah V, says an imminent full blown confusion in the town can only be forestalled when youth of the area are given small scale mining licenses to regulate their mining activities.The Chief says since mining is a key occupation of the youth, they must be given license to enable them engage in the activity without further clashes with Adamus.The chief said the the youth are angry as they foresee a possible eviction from their ancestral land.He said he has complained to the District Chief Executive (DCE) about the situation, but nothing has been done.Also several attempts to acquire a license for the youth to mine legally have proved futile - he said - noting it is contributing to the tension.Mark Addo, Vice President of Sustainability at Adamus, said although they are committed to peace, they have to protect their investments.The Minister for Minerals, Lands and Natural Resources has promised to assist the chief and his people to acquire license to regulate their small scale mining activities.
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