GIISDEC takes charge of scrap metal recovery in NAIMOS operational areas
The initiative forms part of GIISDEC’s broader mandate to support the development of Ghana’s iron and steel industry while promoting responsible resource utilization and environmental stewardship.
The Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) is leading the charge in scrap metal recovery within National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) operational areas. This move is part of GIISDEC's commitment to fostering sustainable mining practices and responsible resource utilization in Ghana's iron and steel industry.
By collecting and managing scrap metals and other waste materials, GIISDEC aims to enhance environmental conditions in mining communities and mitigate risks from improper disposal of metallic waste.
The corporation has recently concluded engagements with galamsey sites across the western, western-north, Ahafo, eastern, and Ashanti regions, collaborating with NAIMOS teams. Together, these sites yielded an estimated 100 metric tons of scrap metal. GIISDEC believes that a robust scrap recovery system can bolster Ghana's pursuit of sustainable raw material sources for local steel production.
Their involvement in scrap-metal recovery within NAIMOS operational areas signifies that environmental stewardship and industrial growth can coexist. This initiative has curtailed the activities of illegal miners, complicating their efforts to resume operations. GIISDEC plans to continue partnering with government bodies, mining companies, and local authorities to fortify responsible metal waste management and optimize the value of Ghana's mineral resources.
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