Lands minister commissions Himang Ankobrah community mining scheme

Jinapor, has inaugurated the Himang Ankobrah Community Mining Scheme (CMS) in the Prestea-Huni Valley District of the Western Region.

The Himang Ankobrah concession, which is the third in the constituency, is anticipated to increase the number of directly created job opportunities from the government’s novel Community Mining Scheme model to 8000.

E Akufo-Addo administration is not against small-scale mining but rather committed to purging the sector of its excesses to allow more sustainable and beneficial mining practices.

He explained that the integral role of the small-scale mining sector in the socio-economic development of the country, is not lost out on the government and that every effort and initiative undertaken by the government so far is meant to ensure efficiency and sustainability in the harnessing of the resources.

He noted with certainty that the Himang Community Mining Scheme will significantly impact the local community and create several job opportunities for the residents.

“The Community Mining will propel the local economy of Himang and the Prestea-Huni Valley constituency

Speaking at the same event, the Board chair of the Minerals Commission and New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate of the area said, “The Community Mining Scheme follows a certain process and laid down rules so we adhere to it