NAIMOS: Mining Will Go On, But Illegal Practices Must End
NAIMOS says mining will continue under strict regulation to prevent galamsey-related risks
- NAIMOS emphasizes that legal mining in Ghana will persist, following President Mahama’s directive
- The focus is on addressing illegal mining to protect public health and the environment
- NAIMOS’s approach includes prevention of illegal activities, restoration of degraded ecosystems, and enforcement to ensure compliance
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has reiterated that while mining activities in Ghana will persist, urgent steps must be taken to tackle the dangers associated with illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
Speaking at the agency’s quarterly briefing on Wednesday, March 25, Director of Operations, Col. Dominic Buah, outlined NAIMOS’s approach to addressing the issue, stressing that the objective is not to halt mining but to ensure it is conducted safely, responsibly, and sustainably.
He emphasized that mining remains a vital part of Ghana’s economy and will continue in line with directives from President John Dramani Mahama.
Col. Buah explained that NAIMOS’s strategy to combat illegal mining is built on three key pillars: prevention of illegal activities, restoration of degraded ecosystems, and enforcement measures to ensure compliance.
He noted that these efforts are aimed at protecting public health, preserving the environment, and securing the long-term sustainability of the mining sector.
