Responsible Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana is set to embark on a demonstration on Friday, October 11, 2024, through the principal streets of Accra against Organized Labour, urging them to desist from demonising their trade.
They have in a press statement, called for support from various stakeholders to Fashion Out Workable Solutions to mitigate the threats associated with illegal mining.
“While we acknowledge that some illegal miners have caused significant damage to our water bodies, we firmly believe that organised labour’s stance is not the solution to this century-long problem. What we need is a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of illegal mining”.
According to the statement, small-scale mining is legal in Ghana per the Minerals and Mining Act 2006, Act 703.
“The wrongs of a recalcitrant few cannot be used to ban all other small-scale mining firms undertaking responsible mining”, the statement added.
Galamsey is already banned in Ghana, and therefore, Organized Labour’s call to ban legitimate mining is just an attempt to frustrate the legalised small-scale mining business.
In a press statement signed by the President of the Association, Philip Bawah the association stated that, Galamsey is already banned in Ghana, and therefore, Organized Labour’s call to ban legitimate mining is just an attempt to frustrate the small-scale mining business.
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