Ghana is undertaking its most comprehensive mining law reforms in nearly two decades, aiming to shorten mining licence durations and ensure direct revenue-sharing with local communities.
The government is also intensifying its fight against illegal mining (galamsey), with over 1,300 arrests, hundreds of excavators seized, and the deployment of thousands of 'Blue Water Guards' to protect water bodies. The reforms seek to balance community benefits, responsible mining, and environmental protection, while revoking non-compliant small-scale mining licences. Authorities emphasize that mining itself is not the problem, but lawlessness and lack of regulation are.
These efforts reflect a broader push for accountability, sustainable resource management, and increased local participation in Ghana's mining sector.
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