The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has lamented the invasion of his mining concession by illegal miners, causing significant damage.
He expressed worry that despite efforts by the government to combat the problem, illegal mining continues to thrive.
Speaking at a meeting with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, the Asantehene appealed for extensive policies to help curb the menace, which in his view is not only affecting the environment but the economy.
The Asantehene called for a multi-faceted approach to addressing illegal mining, including the deployment of security personnel to protect concessions, the regularization of small-scale mining operations, and the provision of alternative livelihoods for those engaged in illegal mining.
