The Lands Commission says it is worried by the increase in
illegal mining operations in Wa in the Upper West Regional capital. The
Commission says the activities of the “galamsey” miners are
destroying the vegetation in the region. A Deputy Divisional Head of
Survey and Mapping at the Lands Commission, Sali Ishmeal, speaking to Citi
News, admitted that the situation is worrying. “It is horrible, they
just keep scattering the whole place looking for what, I don’t know.” “Usually
its for gold, but we know there’s diamond and other things as well,” he added. Mr.
Ishmael revealed that “over 20 communities had been affected by” the illegal
mining activities in Wa. Illegal mining has been a major problem for the
government in recent times all over the country, including in the Northern
Regions where a few people had lost their lives in mining accidents.
Source: Citi
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