The director of Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), Ms Sarah-Jane Danchie, has called on industry players to adopt measures that could enhance a safe environment, potable water and food security in the country. According to Ms Danchie, the methods being used for mining currently in the country is not the best and measures must be adopted to end it. She said responsible mining was the internationally accepted standard of mining, which respected and protected the interest of stakeholders, upholding human health and the environment as paramount. She noted that responsible mining was expected to contribute to the economic development of every country and strengthen the local community while inculcating best practices, international or local, and upholding the rule of the law. Meanwhile, the objectives of the project were to undertake research that explored the challenges faced by women in Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM) in the region for inputs into policy development and provides a series of training sessions for them on responsible mining concerning health and safety.

Source: GhanaWeb May 21, 2021 17:26 UTC