Ghanaian Armed Forces Forms Partnership With Small Scale Miners To Combat Galamsey
As part of its continuous efforts to tackle illegal mining, sometimes known as “galamsey,” the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have launched a new partnership with small-scale miners.
This effort is intended at encouraging appropriate mining methods while escalating the fight against galamsey, which has caused major environmental harm across the country.
The Information Ministry emphasized in a news release on Wednesday, October 9, how crucial it is to include small-scale miners in the fight against illicit mining.
As per the statement, collaborating with law-abiding miners will aid in identifying and exposing illicit operators, hence facilitating more effective enforcement of laws and regulations in impacted areas.
Additionally, the partnership will concentrate on teaching miners about environmentally friendly mining methods and the detrimental impacts of galamsey on water bodies, farmlands and animals.
Working with local partners is thought to promote community trust and cooperation, which is essential for their anti-galamsey efforts to succeed.
The government has increased its commitment to stopping illicit mining and safeguarding the nation’s natural resources at the same time as this cooperative effort.
The Small-Scale Miners’ Associations and the Ghana Armed Forces are hopeful that this collaboration will lead to a better-coordinated and efficient strategy for handling the galamsey situation.
