Ghana: Mining Support Group Pledges to Promote Ethical, Sustainable Practices

The Ghana Mining Support Service Providers Association has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting responsible, safe, and environmentally sustainable mining practices in collaboration with the government.

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    The association’s president, Isaac Owusu Nantakyi Brempong, stressed that the organisation remains committed to enforcing ethical mining standards and raising awareness within communities to combat illegal mining.

    In a recent interview, Mr Owusu Nantakyi Brempong highlighted the association’s readiness to support the government in setting up the National Plant Pools—an initiative aimed at providing small-scale miners with access to modern, eco-friendly equipment to ensure sustainable mining operations.

    He noted that this initiative aligns with the association’s vision of fostering a responsible mining sector that supports national development while conserving natural resources for future generations.

    Ghana: Mining Support Group Pledges to Promote Ethical, Sustainable Practices
    Muddied prospectors pan for gold in Manica Province, near the Zimbabwe border, September 17, 2010. Hundreds of miners work in individual claims rented from local landowners. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (MOZAMBIQUE – Tags: SOCIETY EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS)

    As the umbrella body for medium, small-scale, and artisanal mining support service providers, the association pledged to work closely with the government to eliminate illegal mining, acknowledging its harmful effects on the environment, local communities, and the economy.

    Mr Owusu Nantakyi Brempong reaffirmed the association’s position as a key stakeholder in Ghana’s mining industry, expressing its commitment to partnering with authorities to drive sustainable growth in the sector.

    The association’s president also extended congratulations to Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and the acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, on their appointments.

    He praised the administration’s decision to place capable and visionary leaders in key positions, expressing confidence in their ability to advance Ghana’s mining industry.

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