Betterland denies illegal mining in Draw River Forest Reserve

Betterland Ghana Limited, a mining company, has denied allegations of illegal mining in the Draw River Forest Reserve in the Nzema East District of the Western Region of Ghana. The company asserts that it was conducting lawful expanded exploration works under a valid mining licence issued by the Minerals Commission. Betterland claims that its operations were subject to daily supervision by officials of the Forestry Commission and were in compliance with Ghana’s environmental, forestry, and mining laws.

The company refutes the false and misleading reports, stating that the alleged misrepresentation could damage its reputation, investor confidence, and relationships with surrounding communities. Betterland emphasizes that its activities were lawful exploration works and not illegal mining, and that its operations were carried out within the regulatory frameworks of Ghana.

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