Responsible Cooperative Mining

As part of efforts to formalize the small-scale and artisanal mining sector, a joint team of rCOMSDEP, Minerals Commission and EPA officials are currently on the ground nationwide registering miners. Only a valid Ghana Card and phone number are required. 1/3

Press Release: Government moves to safeguard jobs and sustain operations as Damang mine lease near expiry.

3/3 We encourage all eligible miners to participate in building a safer and more sustainable sector. #ResponsibleMining #rCOMSDEP

Registered miners will be organized into cooperatives of no fewer than 10 members and relocated to designated viable sites for mining. A temporary mining permit will be secured for them at no cost. 2/3

Ms Ama Mawusi is doing a great job so far at @rCOMSDEP #ResponsibleMining #rCOMSDEP

Good one there 👍👍@rcomsdep #ResponsibleMining #rCOMSDEP

3/3…sustainability and success of this initiative. This programme reflects Government’s commitment to responsible mining, environmental stewardship, and the formalization of the small-scale mining sector. The End.

2/3…safety standards. Upon completion, they will be grouped into cooperatives and they will be allocated designated mining sites and issued a six-month temporary mining permit. Additionally, investors will be engaged to provide the necessary financial support to ensure the…

The registration of small-scale and artisanal miners has officially commenced in the Western and Western North Regions.This initiative will be extended to all mining regions in the coming days. Registered miners will undergo training focused on environmental protection and… 1/3

Unlike the Community Mining Initiative, the Cooperative Mining Programme introduces a structured revenue-sharing mechanism that ensures host communities directly benefit from mining activities. Through this approach, a defined percentage of proceeds is returned to the… 1/2

2/2 …community, supporting local development and promoting inclusive economic growth. - Ama Mawusi Mawuenyafia, National Coordinator.

Registering small-scale miners is a crucial step toward building a reliable national database. This will make it easier to organize miners into cooperatives and support their activities within a well-structured, government-guided framework, ensuring safer practices… 1/2

2/2…better oversight, and sustainable growth for the sector. - Ms. Mawusi Ama Mawuenyafia, National Coordinator

Ongoing registration exercise for small-scale miners across the Western and Western North Regions. This initiative aims to organize miners into cooperatives as part of efforts to formalize and regulate their activities. Through this process, we seek to promote… 1/2