General News of Thursday, 18 April 2019Source: citinewsroom.comFight against illegal mining failing – Media CoalitionConvener for Media Coalition against illegal mining, Kenneth AshigbeyThe Media Coalition against illegal mining has described the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’, as an ailing one. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on illegal mining was set up to oversee the implementation of the ban on all forms of small scale mining and also see to the vetting of small scale miners. The secretariat has also been hit by alleged bribery and corruption in Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ expose on illegal mining. It was also aimed at developing a roadmap towards lifting an indefinite ban on small scale mining that lasted for about 21 months. Inter-ministerial C’ttee on Illegal mining working outside its powers – Kwabena DonkorFormer Power Minister, Dr. Kwabena Donkor wants the government to without delay redefine the role of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining.

Source: GhanaWeb April 18, 2019 18:00 UTC