Northern Ashanti Mines: Former Minerals Commission official urges negotiation over debt
A former Chief Inspector of Mines with the Minerals Commission, Obiri Yeboah Twumasi, has urged the Commission to negotiate a payment plan with Northern Ashanti Mines over its alleged outstanding statutory fees rather than allow the dispute to escalate. He says a negotiated settlement could help the company meet its financial obligations while continuing to […]
Dr Steve Manteaw, co-chair of Ghana's Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, argues that a mining lease should not be revoked solely due to outstanding statutory debt. He suggests that negotiations for payment should be pursued instead of immediate revocation. Manteaw criticizes the government's approach, stating that it could harm local mining businesses and deter investors. He emphasizes the importance of local participation in the mining sector for Ghana's economic development.
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