The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr.

Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has revealed that government is taking steps to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act 2003 in a bid to stop individuals from mining in forest reserves. "We are beginning the process of repealing the Minerals and Mining Act 2003 to bar individuals from mining in forest reserves," Dr.

Murtala Muhammed announced.

Meanwhile, the Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr.