Government reclaims 1,535 acres of degraded mining lands in Ashanti Region
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah–Kofi Buah, says the Ministry, in partnership with the private sector, has reclaimed 1,535 acres of degraded mined-out lands in the Ashanti region as part of efforts to restore landscapes damaged by illegal and unsustainable mining activities.
He said the initiative complements ongoing measures to curb illegal mining and protect the country’s forests and water bodies while ensuring degraded lands are returned to productive useDISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
The minister explained that reclaiming mined-out lands forms part of government’s broader strategy to restore degraded ecosystems, rehabilitate abandoned mining sites and promote sustainable environmental management.
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