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The NDC spokesperson on mining, Mr. Raymond Nana Ebbah asserts that the next NDC government is committed to enhancing and regularizing the mining sector.
Pointing out that the NDC has proposed the establishment of Gold Board to oversee and regulate the mining industry, address the issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, and promote responsible mining.
He said the Gold Board will issue licenses to miners with local partners, including chiefs, the media, Minerals Commission, and other regulated bodies.
This will give clear geographical boundaries as their catchment area for production.
According to him, the initiative is aimed at collaborating with traditional leaders, environmental organizations, and industry experts to implement sustainable solutions outlined in the party 2024 manifesto to curb the galamsay menace.
Nana Ebbah said, the Gold Board service support would range from concession viability, health, safety and efficiency in mine operations, equipment financing and mining input, research and standardization, gold recovery optimization, and land reclamation services.
He said the NDC believes tackling degradation as a result of galamsey requires a multi-faceted strategy, which includes promoting responsible mining practices, and providing alternative livelihoods for those involved in illegal mining.
He criticized President NPP government, accusing them of losing the moral authority to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
The NDC spokesperson on mine alleged that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, now the New Patriotic Party Presidential Candidate and key NPP executives, are all beneficiaries of galamsey activities.
According to Mr. Raymond, despite President Akufo-Addo’s bold declaration in 2017 that he was putting his presidency on the line to end galamsey, efforts have failed due to the leadership’s own entanglement in the illegal mining trade.
He claimed that their involvement makes the government’s fight against illegal mining ineffective.
Story by Kusi Damoah/ Pinkfmonlinegh.com
