General News of Sunday, 11 September 2016Source: citifmonline.comGov’t has been proactive in combating ‘galamsey’ – Inusah FuseiniFile photoThe Minister of Roads and Highways, Inusah Fuseini has downplayed assertions that government has failed to proactively address the menace of illegal mining in the country. He however indicated that a novel and sustainable approach to combating illegal mining was needed if any progress was to be made. There are challenges with galamsey and the challenges are multi-faceted,” Inusah Fuseini contended on The Big Issue. The Minister highlighted the problem the dual ownership of land played in enabling the canker and underscored the importance of local government in enforcing laws against illegal mining. People go to the chief and take land and start mining.”“Now you need the chiefs to come in.

Source: GhanaWeb September 11, 2016 11:03 UTC