{
  "id": 16061804,
  "title": "Zanetor Rawlings calls for stronger mining regulations to combat illegal mining",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/zanetor-rawlings-calls-for-stronger-mining-regulations-to-combat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T14:13:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/zanetor-rawlings-calls-for-stronger-mining-regulations-to-combat-illegal-mining/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, has urged for intensified mining regulations and unified efforts across Africa to curb illegal mining, safeguard water bodies, and rehabilitate damaged lands. She emphasized this at the second Mining in Motion Conference in Accra, under the theme \"One Continent, One Policy: Aligning Africa’s Mineral Future.\" A Facebook post from the minister highlighted that responsible mining should encompass environmental preservation, enhanced livelihoods, and sustainable development within mining communities. She stressed that mining activities should bestow enduring benefits on host communities, rather than leaving them in poverty and environmental harm post-mining operations. \"Responsible mining must transcend mineral extraction; it should safeguard the environment, enhance livelihoods, and ensure mining communities are not impoverished long after mining ceases,\" she asserted. The minister also underscored the importance of preserving Ghana's natural resources, particularly water bodies and lands degraded by mining. She emphasized that mineral resources should positively contribute to sustainable development, safeguarding the environment for future generations. Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings advocated for robust institutions, accountability, and a collective commitment among African nations to enhance the management of Africa's mineral wealth. Coordinated efforts were essential to fortify regulatory frameworks and tackle the environmental and social issues linked to mining. The conference was graced by President John Dramani Mahama, Liberia's Vice President, and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources. Hosted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the event convened stakeholders to explore strategies for harmonizing Africa’s mineral policies and ensuring the continent reaps sustainable economic and social gains from its natural resources.",
  "summary": "The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for stronger mining regulations and collective action across Africa to combat illegal mining, protect water bodies and restore degraded lands. She made the call at the second Mining in Motion Conference held in Accra under the theme, “One Continent, One Policy: Aligning Africa’s […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}