The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reaffirmed its commitment to combating illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Media Relations Officer, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, announced that the government is finalizing plans for a renewed and relentless campaign against the menace.
In an interview with TV3, Schandorf dismissed calls for the disbandment of anti-galamsey taskforces, particularly those coordinated by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).
He emphasized the effectiveness of NAIMOS, citing a recent collaboration with the Nzema East Blue Water Guards, which led to the displacement of illegal miners, the seizure of 50 chanfans, and other significant strides in curbing illegal mining activities. "Structurally and administratively, there is only one body that coordinates all anti-illegal mining operations across the country, and that outfit is the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat," Schandorf stated. "Indeed, as of just yesterday, they collaborated with the Nzema East Blue Water Guards, displaced some illegal miners, seized 50 chanfans, and made other relevant inroads," he added.
