Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey has reaffirmed her commitment to responsible mining to protect the environment from further degradation.
Speaking at a staff engagement at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (ERCC) as she officially assumed office, the Minister stressed the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) in the region, particularly its effect on river bodies, forest reserves, and agricultural lands.
The Eastern Region has been severely affected by illegal mining, leading to polluted water sources, degraded lands, and deforestation, especially in the Atewa Forest Reserve.
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