Nanning, China – Ghana’s ongoing fight against illegal mining, locally known as “galamsey,” was a central topic during a recent meeting between a Ghanaian government representative and Nanning city authorities. The Ghanaian official, currently on a working visit to China, held discussions with Vice Mayor Mr. Guo Wei, emphasizing the Mahama government’s commitment to strictly enforcing mining laws.
During the “frank and positive meeting,” it was noted that a significant majority of Chinese nationals involved in Ghana’s mining sector originate from Nanning. The Ghanaian representative conveyed the government’s resolve to ensure that both Ghanaian and foreign individuals caught engaging in illegal mining face severe penalties.
Discussions also focused on collaborative measures to raise awareness in Nanning about these stringent sanctions and to discourage the outward migration of individuals seeking to engage in illicit mining activities in Ghana. The Ghanaian side highlighted new visa requirements implemented to deter those who might exploit Ghana’s resources illegally, with the aim of protecting Ghanaian lives, water bodies, and the ecological balance.
Both parties agreed to cooperate to transform the current narrative and establish a new phase of strict, responsible, and legitimate business partnerships, aligning with Ghana’s revitalized economic diplomacy efforts.
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