Ban on small-scale mining lifted

The government has officially lifted the ban on small-scale mining in the country.

From Monday, 17 December 2018, licensed and vetted small-scale miners can return to their concessions to resume operations.

Only small-scale miners who have had their documents, concessions and operations validated are permitted to resume operations.

This was made known by the Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng on Friday, 14 December 2018.

The process of validation is still ongoing and Ghanaians who wish to participate in small-scale mining can submit their documents to the relevant authorities and abide by the new regulations outlined to ensure sustainable forms of mining to prevent environmental degradation.

As part of processes to ensure reforms in the sector, small-scale miners have undergone training at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT).