Lands Minister Commissions Himan Ankobrah Community Mining Scheme; 8000 Direct And Indirect Jobs To Be Created

Jinapor, has inaugurated the Himang Ankobrah Community Mining Scheme (CMS) in the Prestea-Huni Valley District of the Western Region.

 This latest commissioning brings the total number of officially launched CMS concessions to twenty-five (25) nationwide.The Himang Ankobrah concession, which is the third in the constituency, is anticipated to increase the number of directly created job opportunities from the government’s novel Community Mining Scheme model to 8000.Addressing a gathering of Chiefs and residents from Himang Ankobrah and its environs, Hon.

E Akufo-Addo administration is not against small-scale mining but rather committed to purging the sector of its excesses to allow more sustainable and beneficial mining practices.He explained that integral role the small-scale mining sector in the socio-economic development of the country is not lost out on the government and that every effort and initiative undertaken by the government is so far is meant to ensure efficiency and sustainability in the harnessing of the resources.Samuel A.

Jinapor encouraged the workers of the mine to conduct their activities in strict compliance with the laws and not extend their mining activities to protected waterbodies and forest reserves.He noted with certainty that the Himang Community Mining Scheme will significantly impact the local community and create several job opportunities for the residents.“The Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government is not against small-scale mining.

We went to grow the sector so anyone who claims that we are against small-scale mining is peddling falsehood.

We want to create opportunities for everyone here.“The Community Mining will propel the local economy of Himang and the Prestea-Huni Valley constituency.

I have a firm belief that the outcome from this concession will be positive and that the economy of Himan will improve greatly.Speaking at the same event, the Board chair of the Minerals Commission and New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate of the area said “The Community Mining Scheme follows a certain process and laid down rules so we adhere to it.