Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, has stressed the importance of the Ghana Chamber of Mines in achieving the vision of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to make Ghana a mining hub in Africa.
According to Hon. The Minister, as the body that represents the interests of mining companies in the country, the Ministry recognizes that the Ghana Chamber of Mines is arguably the most important partner in the mining industry.
Speaking during a working visit to the Chamber on Tuesday, January 10, 2022, Hon. Jinapor emphasized the need for conscious, constant and productive deliberations between the Ministry and the Chamber in order to achieve the goal of making Ghana the center of Mining in Africa.
The Hon. The Minister also sought the support of the Chamber in the fight against illegal mining.
He explained that the Chamber should take a leading role in the regulation of the Mining industry and the Ministry with an open door policy will accept all proposals and assistance from the Chamber and all other stakeholders.
“You are one of, if not the most important partners, for the ministry in the mining industry. You control a lot of shares in the industry and contribute a lot to the national economy. As partners, we need to find the right platform for engagement and I believe, that the spirit that has been done in the past two years. The important thing is that we are partners”, said the Minister.
“For us to get the necessary benefits from the sector, we must continue to see each other as partners. As partners, it is important that we have this constructive engagement,” he said.
“We will participate in how we can build the mining industry in our country to realize the president’s vision of making Ghana a mining hub in Africa,” he added.
The President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Mr. Joshua Mortoti commended the Government for its plan to make Ghana a mining hub in Africa and assured the Chamber of total support in realizing the vision.
He highlighted the great contribution of the Chamber to the country’s economy.
The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Mining, Hon. George Mireku Duker in an interview with the media stated that content and local taxes are some of the main challenges raised by the Chamber of Mines.
He said that the Sector Minister, in response, asked him to provide the outfit with more details on the above method and suggested that it be dealt with.
Hon. Duker said it is important for the Ministry and the Chamber to work together for the growth of the sector and the economy of Ghana.
The meeting with the Chamber of Mines is part of the Sector Minister’s ongoing agenda to engage key stakeholders and partners.
Source: Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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