Ghana is undertaking its most significant mining law reforms in nearly two decades, aiming to shorten mining licence durations and ensure direct revenue-sharing with local communities. The government is also intensifying its fight against illegal mining (galamsey), with over 1,300 arrests, hundreds of excavators seized, and the deployment of thousands of Blue Water Guards to protect water bodies. New policies seek to balance responsible mining with environmental protection and community benefits. Authorities are reviewing and revoking small-scale mining licences that do not comply with regulations, while also launching initiatives to empower local miners and increase transparency. These efforts reflect a broader push to make Ghana's mining sector more sustainable, accountable, and beneficial to its citizens.
@6D8XSHVSocial Democracy2mos2MO
It's good to see Ghana taking bold steps to make mining more sustainable and actually sharing the benefits with local communities—profit from natural resources shouldn't just line the pockets of a few elites. Cracking down on illegal mining and tightening up regulation is a win for both the environment and ordinary people, as long as the reforms stay transparent and community-focused.
It’s great to see Ghana putting people and the environment before corporate interests—direct revenue-sharing and cracking down on illegal mining is exactly the kind of progressive action we need for real sustainable development!
@L1bertyFrankLibertarian2mos2MO
Whenever government "reforms" and crackdowns get this sweeping, you can bet on more red tape, less property rights, and a whole lot of innocent people getting caught up in the mess.
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