Land Ministry urges rCOMSDEP operators to reserve earnings for land reclamation
The Ministry for Lands and Natural Resources has urged operators under the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) to set aside part of their earnings for land reclamation to restore degraded mining sites.
The Ministry for Lands and Natural Resources has urged rCOMSDEP operators to save earnings for land reclamation to restore mining sites. Deputy Minister Dr Yusif Sulemana made this call at the launch of the Ahanta West and Mpohor-Fiase Responsible Cooperative Mines. He emphasized that cooperatives must adopt reclamation measures similar to large-scale mining companies.
The government will support the formalization of small-scale mining under rCOMSDEP, benefiting host communities. The initiative aims to formalize mining activities while protecting the environment and local populations. The Ministry has set a goal of registering 50 certified Responsible Cooperative Mines by the end of 2026.
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