The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has justified the decision to place an immediate ban on the community mining scheme and revoke all mining licenses issued after the December 7 elections.
According to the minister, the development is to ensure sanity in the mining regime.
Answering questions from Minority leader on the floor of on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Ellembelle MP disclosed that community leaders were not involved by the previous administration in the community mining scheme which according to him will change going forward. "I outlined a comprehensive list of actions that have been taken to engage a broad cross-section of Ghanaians and key stakeholders.
I also discussed the steps being taken to ensure a ban on further mining in forest reserves through the enactment of LI 2462." "Mr.
