The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has disclosed that 962 small-scale mining licenses may be revoked as part of efforts to combat illegal mining.
His disclosure was in connection with a committee’s report on the status of small-scale mining licenses across the country.
The committee was established to review existing mining licenses and had submitted its report to the Minister at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Monday, July 21, 2025.
According to the report, a total of 1,278 licenses were reviewed, out of which 316 were cleared of any irregularities.
However, 962 were found to have engaged in multiple irregularities, including documentation gaps, process anomalies, and data quality issues.
The Minister, in his response to the findings of the report, warned that all 962 defective licenses will be permanently revoked in two weeks if the anomalies are not rectified.
He assured Ghanaians that the Ministry remains committed to preserving the environment and will take all necessary steps against persons who flout mining regulations.
According to him, authorities will implement stringent measures to reform the whole licensing regime as part of efforts to sanitize mining in the country.
Meanwhile, the Minister is expected to take his turn at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House, Accra, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to update Ghanaians and account for his stewardship.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
