, the Asantehene, has expressed his grave worry about illegal miners' invading his mining concession, which has caused extensive damage.
He expressed his displeasure that the threat of illegal mining still exists in spite of official efforts to stop it.
The Asantehene underlined the necessity of more robust steps to tackle the problem during a meeting with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources on Friday, February 14, pointing out its negative impacts on the economy and ecology.
He advocated for a comprehensive strategy that would include regularizing small-scale mining activities, offering substitute sources of income to individuals involved in illicit mining, and sending security forces to guard concessions.
