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Flush out illegal miners on water bodies minerals commission...
08 Oct, 2024 10:51 212 min read
Martin Kwaku Ayisi, CEO of the Minerals Commission, supports the removal of illegal miners from water bodies, stating mining on water is illegal. He opposes a blanket ban on small-scale mining, arguing it would harm lawful miners and worsen the situation. Instead, he suggests resourcing the Geological Survey Department to properly map out mining areas and regulate the sector sustainably. He blames the current mining crisis on decades of government inaction and urges targeted solutions to address illegal mining practices.... More