General News of Saturday, 21 August 2021Source: Ministry of Lands and Natural ResourcesAdukrom community mining scheme to create 7,000 Jobs- Deputy Lands MinisterThe Community Mining Scheme (CMS) for the inhabitants of Adukrom and its environs is expected to create 7,000 direct jobs. At an inauguration ceremony, the Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Benito Owusu-Bio, who is also the MP for Atiwma Nwabiagye North Constituency and a Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, advised miners to adhere to safety standards and mine using the appropriate methods. The community mining scheme was introduced by the government to enable people in host communities engage in mining under the perview of the Minerals Commission. It is intended to create new jobs and help improve the standard of living of Ghanaians in host communities.

Source: GhanaWeb August 21, 2021 07:14 UTC