The Upper East Region has found gold and other mineral deposits in a number of local villages.
Of the 15 District Assemblies and Municipalities, about seven have found gold minerals.
In an interview with reporters at the proposed Bolgatanga airport site on Saturday, March 29, Upper East Regional Minister Donatus Akamugri Atanga revealed this.
According to the minister, the Bolgatanga Airport’s building will make it easier for miners and gold buyers to ship their mining goods around the nation.
He, however, called on stakeholders to assist the region in establishing the airport.
“This region, all of a sudden, we have discovered minerals around. Out of the 15 municipal district assemblies, we have about seven of them that have this deposit. And if they are having this deposit, it means that there’s business to do.
“And then, when they do the mining, they will need faster means to be able to send their gold to the national level without being disturbed by armed robberies.
“There’s a need for us to quicken things to improve upon things. Upper East is a gateway to Burkiana Faso and Togo. Our airport will be more lucrative.”
