We welcome workable solutions to stamp out galamsey – Western Regional Minister

The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah is calling on all stakeholders to help with workable solution to stamp out galamsey.

At the maiden edition of the ‘Ghana Gold Expo’ in Takoradi, the Western Regional Minister mentioned technologies and other innovative solutions to tackle the menace caused by galamsey, whiles promoting responsible mining in small scale mining industry.

The Minister in his welcome address at the event, noted that the expo could provide opportunities and synergies, required to transform the artisanal and small scale industry.

The Ghana Gold Expo 2020 is on the theme “Promoting Zero mercury.” It seeks to reinforce Ghana’s commitment towards the Minamata Conversion, by identifying and adopting affordable and cleaner solutions to eliminate the use of mercury in Artisanal and Small Scale Mining, improve livelihoods and build sustainable communities.

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