Minerals Commission opens GH¢12.3m modern office at Damang
The Minerals Commission has opened a modern GH¢12.3 million district office at Damang, in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region, as part of efforts to decentralise the administration of Ghana’s mineral resources and bring regulatory services closer to mining communities. The facility, commissioned by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi […] The…
The Minerals Commission has unveiled a state-of-the-art GH¢12.3 million district office in Damang, Western Region, marking a significant step in decentralising the administration of Ghana’s mineral resources. The commissioning, overseen by Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, signifies a shift towards providing regulatory services closer to mining communities.
The facility, inaugurated by various dignitaries and stakeholders, will serve as a central hub for mining licensing, inspections, technical support and environmental and safety monitoring. Minister Armah-Kofi Buah emphasized the office's role in changing the public perception of the Commission as a distant regulatory body, aiming to make essential services more accessible to mining companies, local communities, and stakeholders.
The project, completed in April 2025, involved extensive construction works and was financed by the Commission's Internal Generated Funds, showcasing a commitment to using local resources for long-term infrastructure development. The Deputy Chief Executive, Emmanuel Animah, highlighted the facility's modern amenities and its strategic importance in strengthening the Commission's institutional capacity and improving service delivery in the mining sector.
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