Ayariga calls for stronger engagement with mining regulators

“I will approach the job with that attitude that let’s engage and ensure that they are doing it (Small Scale Mining) legally,” he said.

Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has called for stronger collaboration between government and institutions responsible for regulating small-scale mining as part of efforts to ensure that mining activities are conducted legally and responsibly.

Mr Ayariga said mining engineers and other technical personnel should be available to identify where mining is taking place and ensure operators comply with environmental and legal requirements.