Lands Minister gives FGR deadline to revamp its mining operations

The government has issued a directive to Future Global Resources Limited (FGR) to promptly revamp its mining operations.

This follows a picketing protest organized by the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of the TUC-Ghana at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Thursday, April 25.

In a statement released on Sunday, April 14, 2024, Abdul-Moomin Gbana, the General Secretary of the union, clarified that the protest aimed to urge the government to revoke the mining lease of Future Global Resources Limited, the operators of the Bogoso-Prestea Mines.

The union argues that since assuming control of the mine in 2020, Future Global Resources has not demonstrated sufficient financial capability to effectively manage it

Despite a recommendation from the Minerals Commission to the Minister of Lands & Natural Resources to revoke the license, it has not yet been done.

In response to the government’s directive, Future Global Resources Limited is expected to take immediate steps to address the concerns raised by the GMWU.

“The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon