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 rivers and enforce regulations. These reforms seek to balance investment, community benefits, and environmental protection, while addressing lawlessness in the sector. The government has rejected calls for a state of emergency, instead focusing on legislative and policy changes, increased enforcement, and community engagement. The new measures are expected to boost local ownership, improve accountability, and curb environmental degradation.
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Honestly, these reforms sound like a big step in the right direction. It’s great to see Ghana prioritizing both local community benefits and environmental protection, rather than just focusing on foreign investment profits. Cracking down on illegal mining is important, but it’s even better that they’re pairing it with more revenue-sharing and community engagement. Hopefully, this approach will actually empower locals and set a precedent for more sustainable, inclusive development in the region.
It's about time Ghana cracked down on illegal mining—protecting rivers and making sure local communities actually benefit is a huge win for both people and the planet.
It’s good to see Ghana making sure mining profits actually benefit local communities and cracking down on illegal operations—hopefully these reforms lead to fairer outcomes for workers and the environment, not just big investors.
