rCOMSDEP is Ghana's pathway to responsible and sustainable mining - Armah-Kofi Buah
Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, is promoting the rCOMSDEP program as a sustainable alternative to illegal small-scale mining. The initiative aims to formalize the sector through training and environmental regulation.
Why it matters
Formalizing small-scale mining is a critical economic and environmental challenge for Ghana, balancing livelihoods with ecological preservation.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has strongly defended the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), describing it as a structured pathway towards responsible mining rather than a mechanism for promoting illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
The article presents the government's perspective on a policy initiative while acknowledging the context of illegal mining.
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