Armah-Buah To Commission Nkaseim, Abompe Cooperative Mining Projects

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Kofi Armah-Buah, will later this month officially commission several cooperative mining projects as part of government efforts to promote responsible small-scale mining and clamp down on illegal mining activities.

The projects to be inaugurated include the long-awaited Nkaseim Cooperative Mining Project in the Asutifi South District; the Abompe–Kokotia Cooperative Mining Project in the Obuasi West District; a cooperative mining site in the Nzema East Municipality; and another at Atronsu in the Western North Region.

The Nkaseim project, together with the other sites, is expected to be commissioned towards the end of February at a colourful ceremony that will bring together traditional authorities, community members and key stakeholders in the mining sector.

The cooperative mining initiative forms part of government’s broader strategy to create sustainable employment opportunities for the youth, stimulate local economic activities and significantly reduce illegal mining, popularly referred to as galamsey.

Ahead of the commissioning, extensive preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and successful take-off. Officials of the Minerals Commission and the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) completed the registration of cooperative members last year in line with directives from the sector minister.

The officials also carried out inspections of the various project sites to ensure full compliance with safety and environmental standards, while engaging relevant stakeholders as part of the registration and verification process.

Traditional authorities and residents in the beneficiary communities have welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that will help promote orderly mining practices, protect the environment and improve livelihoods.

 

 

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