{"id":8490,"date":"2024-10-08T09:42:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T09:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=8490"},"modified":"2024-10-08T09:43:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T09:43:03","slug":"mahama-issued-more-small-scale-mining-licences-than-akufo-addo-minerals-commission-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=8490","title":{"rendered":"Mahama issued more Small Scale Mining licences than Akufo-Addo \u2013 Minerals Commission CEO."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has revealed that former President John Dramani Mahama issued more small-scale mining licenses than the current President, Nana Akufo-Addo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This revelation has reignited discussions surrounding the management and regulation of the mining sector in Ghana, particularly regarding small-scale operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Ayisi presented a document to the Government Assurances Committee of Parliament chaired by the North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CEO noted that the increased number of licenses granted during Mahama&#8217;s tenure has contributed to the current challenges facing the mining industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He emphasised the need for responsible mining practices and better oversight to ensure that small-scale mining activities do not lead to environmental degradation and social issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-4694bcadd93e62ac135739dae3b69e80 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:400px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bXGk-miHAt4?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Minerals Commission has faced criticism over the rise in illegal mining activities, commonly known as &#8220;galamsey,&#8221; which has severe repercussions on the environment and local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Ayisi highlighted that while small-scale mining plays a crucial role in the economy, it is essential to strike a balance between economic benefits and environmental protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Minerals Commission CEO has also opposed calls for halting the issuance of new mining licenses amid calls for government action against all forms of illegal mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to him, such a move could exacerbate the illegal mining crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Appearing before Parliament&#8217;s Assurance Committee on Monday, October 7, Ayisi argued that if licenses were not granted, it would push individuals into illegal mining commonly known as &#8220;galamsey&#8221; as a way to continue their activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has revealed that former President John Dramani Mahama issued more small-scale mining licenses than the current President, Nana Akufo-Addo. This revelation has reignited discussions surrounding the management and regulation of the mining sector in Ghana, particularly regarding small-scale operations. 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