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Decoding Aravallis' Controversy: Aravallis will not die because of the Supreme Court, they are already dying because of illegal mining. B/w 1975 and 2019, 8% of the Aravalli hills vanished due to illegal mining, and studies warn this could rise to 22% by 2059. 1/4th of Rajasthan’s Aravalli hills...

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#WATCH | Haryana | The Supreme Court accepted the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills, which states that "any hills in the range with an elevation of less than 100 metres are not subject to the strictures against mining." The apex court also accepted the recommendations for sustainable mining in the Aravalli Hills and the steps to be taken for preventing illegal mining. Drone visuals of the Aravalli mountain range
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#WATCH | Haryana | The Supreme Court accepted the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills, which states that "any hills in the range with an elevation of less than 100 metres are not subject to the strictures against mining." The apex court also accepted the recommendations for sustainable mining in the Aravalli Hills and the steps to be taken for preventing illegal mining. Drone visuals of the Aravalli mountain range

ANI

147,231 次观看 • 8 个月前

There is widespread misinformation being spread about the Aravalli mining order, so let’s put the verified facts on record. A clarification has been issued by the Press Information Bureau, based directly on the judgment of the Supreme Court of India. First, this Supreme Court order was not passed to destroy the Aravallis, but to protect them. For years, multiple cases of illegal and unregulated mining were coming to the Court because different States were using different definitions of what counts as an Aravalli hill or range. Now the most important fact. The so-called 100-metre rule is not new. It was decided by a Rajasthan State Committee in 2002 and implemented in 2006. Under this rule, any landform rising 100 metres or more above surrounding land is treated as a hill, and mining is banned not just on the hilltop but also on its slopes, treating the entire hill as one ecological unit. The expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court found that Rajasthan was the only State with a clear, legally notified and scientific definition. Because of this, Gujarat, Haryana and the Delhi region agreed to adopt the same rule, along with stronger safeguards, so that one uniform standard applies across the entire Aravalli belt. Another major misinformation is that mining is now allowed below 100 metres. This is false. Many areas below 100 metres are still part of protected hills, connected ranges, wildlife corridors and eco-sensitive zones, where mining remains prohibited. For the first time, entire Aravalli ranges, meaning groups of nearby hills and the land between them, are being treated as one protected ecological system, so slopes and foothills cannot be mined separately. Finally, the Supreme Court has imposed a temporary stay on all new mining leases in the Aravalli region until a comprehensive Sustainable Mining Management Plan is prepared. Existing mines can continue only under strict environmental compliance. In short, the rule was old, the protection has been strengthened, and fresh mining has been paused, not expanded.
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There is widespread misinformation being spread about the Aravalli mining order, so let’s put the verified facts on record. A clarification has been issued by the Press Information Bureau, based directly on the judgment of the Supreme Court of India. First, this Supreme Court order was not passed to destroy the Aravallis, but to protect them. For years, multiple cases of illegal and unregulated mining were coming to the Court because different States were using different definitions of what counts as an Aravalli hill or range. Now the most important fact. The so-called 100-metre rule is not new. It was decided by a Rajasthan State Committee in 2002 and implemented in 2006. Under this rule, any landform rising 100 metres or more above surrounding land is treated as a hill, and mining is banned not just on the hilltop but also on its slopes, treating the entire hill as one ecological unit. The expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court found that Rajasthan was the only State with a clear, legally notified and scientific definition. Because of this, Gujarat, Haryana and the Delhi region agreed to adopt the same rule, along with stronger safeguards, so that one uniform standard applies across the entire Aravalli belt. Another major misinformation is that mining is now allowed below 100 metres. This is false. Many areas below 100 metres are still part of protected hills, connected ranges, wildlife corridors and eco-sensitive zones, where mining remains prohibited. For the first time, entire Aravalli ranges, meaning groups of nearby hills and the land between them, are being treated as one protected ecological system, so slopes and foothills cannot be mined separately. Finally, the Supreme Court has imposed a temporary stay on all new mining leases in the Aravalli region until a comprehensive Sustainable Mining Management Plan is prepared. Existing mines can continue only under strict environmental compliance. In short, the rule was old, the protection has been strengthened, and fresh mining has been paused, not expanded.

Praffulgarg

80,074 次观看 • 8 个月前

The investigator in the illegal mining case against NPP Ashanti regional chairman Wontumi's Akonta Mining has told the Accra High Court that armed men led by the former general manager of the mining firm in Akonta Mining-branded vehicles accosted and held officials from the Forestry Commission hostage until seized equipment was returned to them. The investigator is the prosecution's second witness in the illegal mining case against Akonta Mining, Wontumi, and two others. #News360 #TV3GH
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The investigator in the illegal mining case against NPP Ashanti regional chairman Wontumi's Akonta Mining has told the Accra High Court that armed men led by the former general manager of the mining firm in Akonta Mining-branded vehicles accosted and held officials from the Forestry Commission hostage until seized equipment was returned to them. The investigator is the prosecution's second witness in the illegal mining case against Akonta Mining, Wontumi, and two others. #News360 #TV3GH

#TV3GH

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Illegal mining has taken a toll on Ghana's economy and environment. The fight to clamp it down on it, however, seems elusive and far from now. In the Savannah Region of Ghana, the impact of illegal mining on the Black Volta is impossible to miss. "GALAMSEY IN THE BLACK VOLTA" airing tomorrow.
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Illegal mining has taken a toll on Ghana's economy and environment. The fight to clamp it down on it, however, seems elusive and far from now. In the Savannah Region of Ghana, the impact of illegal mining on the Black Volta is impossible to miss. "GALAMSEY IN THE BLACK VOLTA" airing tomorrow.

The Fourth Estate

41,074 次观看 • 1 年前

“I was very angry when I heard that Chairman Wontumi had been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Is he the only person involved in illegal mining? Where are the traditional leaders who gave him the land to carry out his operations? His sentence will not end illegal mining in the country, so he should be released.” — A resident of Obuasi reacts to Chairman Wontumi’s 20-year prison sentence at Nsawam Prison over his illegal mining operations at Samreboi.
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“I was very angry when I heard that Chairman Wontumi had been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Is he the only person involved in illegal mining? Where are the traditional leaders who gave him the land to carry out his operations? His sentence will not end illegal mining in the country, so he should be released.” — A resident of Obuasi reacts to Chairman Wontumi’s 20-year prison sentence at Nsawam Prison over his illegal mining operations at Samreboi.

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A group of youths from the Atewa Forest area visited a mining site to confront individuals engaged in illegal mining (galamsey). They explained that, although they too were young and faced hardships, they chose not to engage in galamsey because of its devastating impact on the forest and water bodies.
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A group of youths from the Atewa Forest area visited a mining site to confront individuals engaged in illegal mining (galamsey). They explained that, although they too were young and faced hardships, they chose not to engage in galamsey because of its devastating impact on the forest and water bodies.

SIKAOFFICIAL🦍

112,620 次观看 • 1 年前

INSIDE OYO NATIONAL PARK: HOW ILLEGAL MINING HAS TURNED A PROTECTED FOREST INTO A LAWLESS COMMUNITY. As some of you might recall, i did a light report about illegal mining carried out in Old Oyo National Park which is linked to Kwara State as well in 2023. After the report which, I remembered reaching out to Ministry of Mining, a taskforce was established to curtail the activities of the miners, it worked effectively especially at the Oyo state side but it wasn't working effectively in Kwara state. After the killings of 5 National Park personnel by bandits last week, which I broke the news, I carried out an investigation to see the level of compliance at the Old Oyo National Park where lithium mining activity is going, then i discovered the said mining has become a full blown community. The current number of illegal miners operating at Old Oyo National Park is estimated to be between 200,000 and 400,000, including individuals involved in buying and selling activities at the site. According to my research , there is nothing sold outside the illegal mining site that is not also sold within the site. Items sold include foodstuffs, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and various forms of hard drugs. There is also the presence of sex workers who render their services to illegal miners inside grass huts constructed within the area. Additionally, medical drugs and medical items such as needles, injections, and intravenous fluids are openly sold at the site. Explosives are also sold to illegal miners and are used for blasting lithium during excavation. There are thousands of blacksmiths on site who fabricate various tools used for illegal mining activities, including shovels, diggers, chisels, and hammers. There is a high rate of child labour at the illegal mining site, also known as Daba. These children are used mainly for sorting lithium from rocks. The illegal mining site is divided into two sections: the Yoruba illegal mining section and the Hausa/Fulani illegal mining section. Both sections are located within Old Oyo National Park. The road leading to the illegal mining site (Daba) is not motorable. Access to the site is only possible by motorcycle. All extracted lithium is transported by motorcycles to Bonni, Igbeti, or Soro in Kishi. This indicates that illegal miners access the mining site through Igbeti, Kishi, and Bonni. As at the time of writing this report, many empty trucks are observed entering through Igbeti, Oyo State, heading directly to Bonni, and passing through Bonni to Jeba Oloru, Kwara State, from where the lithium is transported to destinations of their choice. They operate within the confines of laws established by the illegal miners’ chairman, popularly known as “CD.” Anyone who commits the crime of stealing is punished by death. The area is so enclosed that outsiders can be fished out by them. A bike man who carries lithium from the forest to the truck earns ₦12,000 per bag. One bag of lithium weighs 100kg, and they carry two bags, making 200kg. The miners are so familiar with the area that they can easily move to Igbeti, Kishi, and Bonni in Kwara State from the forest while evading security forces without being noticed, because many of them have been living in the forest for more than three years without seeing the outside world. It is imperative that both the Kwara State Government, Oyo State Government, and the Federal Government get hold of this before it becomes a security problem for the whole country. Illegal mining in Old Oyo National Park is progressing, not regressing.
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Mobilisingnigerians™

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Rampant illegal Sand Mining in Delhi For months, Sand Mining Mafia is openly running this cartel , 100s of trucks full of sand are running everyday and taking away Govt’s sand worth thousands of crores. Why did no Govt official stop them ? Where was the DM ? Where was the police ? Delhi Govt, BJP CM, LG, DM all turned blind eye to the written complaints by AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha about this illegal sand mining
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Rampant illegal Sand Mining in Delhi For months, Sand Mining Mafia is openly running this cartel , 100s of trucks full of sand are running everyday and taking away Govt’s sand worth thousands of crores. Why did no Govt official stop them ? Where was the DM ? Where was the police ? Delhi Govt, BJP CM, LG, DM all turned blind eye to the written complaints by AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha about this illegal sand mining

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Core Scientific

513,171 次观看 • 2 年前

“He has ran away” — 17-year old Benjamin Owusu, a student of Kumasi Technical Institute and one of the arrested individuals during today’s anti-illegal mining operation at Atatam, admitted to his role in the mining operation, claiming that he was working under the direction of an escaped suspect, who’s currently at large.
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“He has ran away” — 17-year old Benjamin Owusu, a student of Kumasi Technical Institute and one of the arrested individuals during today’s anti-illegal mining operation at Atatam, admitted to his role in the mining operation, claiming that he was working under the direction of an escaped suspect, who’s currently at large.

SIKAOFFICIAL🦍

184,623 次观看 • 1 年前

Yesterday I rode down to the Umzingwane river from The City of Bulawayo. In the course of the ride I was able to inspect the state of some of the Umzingwane’s tributaries and the river itself. The good news, as shown by the attached video and pictures, is that the Umzingwane itself has been in flood and is still flowing strongly. The bad news is that I witnessed illegal gold mining in virtually every tributary, and very few tributaries were actually flowing. In all the pools in tributaries the water is exceptionally muddy, a sign of massive erosion upstream. The attached photos show tributaries not flowing and some of these discolored pools. After so much rain these tributaries should still have been flowing but they weren’t. To explain the significance of this I need to emphasize that the catchment has had at least 600mm of rain this season so far and last week alone had over 100 mms of rain - and yet the bulk of the tributaries weren’t flowing yesterday. Despite all the rain we have had Umzingwane as at the 21st January is only at 30,1 % full. In contrast Mshabezi dam is 100% full and yet its catchment area is very close to Umzingwane’s. The difference is that whereas Mshabezi’s catchment is mainly in the north eastern Matopos and has hardly any gold mining, Umzingwane’s catchment has been utterly devastated by illegal mining. Towards the end of 2024 Government banned alluvial mining in river courses. Yesterday I saw numerous miners hard at it. As stated above nearly every tributary of the Umzingwane has evidence of mining taking place. There are large camps of illegal miners. Despite this I didn’t see a single EMA or ZRP patrol. These miners are continuing their illegal work with impunity. The consequences for our City are devastating. Government needs to bring this existential threat to an end immediately otherwise Bulawayo’s water crisis will continue, indeed worsen. We are fortunate this year to have had a good rains which have put some water in our dams. In a drought year there will be almost no inflow. So this illegal mining must be brought to an end immediately.
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Yesterday I rode down to the Umzingwane river from The City of Bulawayo. In the course of the ride I was able to inspect the state of some of the Umzingwane’s tributaries and the river itself. The good news, as shown by the attached video and pictures, is that the Umzingwane itself has been in flood and is still flowing strongly. The bad news is that I witnessed illegal gold mining in virtually every tributary, and very few tributaries were actually flowing. In all the pools in tributaries the water is exceptionally muddy, a sign of massive erosion upstream. The attached photos show tributaries not flowing and some of these discolored pools. After so much rain these tributaries should still have been flowing but they weren’t. To explain the significance of this I need to emphasize that the catchment has had at least 600mm of rain this season so far and last week alone had over 100 mms of rain - and yet the bulk of the tributaries weren’t flowing yesterday. Despite all the rain we have had Umzingwane as at the 21st January is only at 30,1 % full. In contrast Mshabezi dam is 100% full and yet its catchment area is very close to Umzingwane’s. The difference is that whereas Mshabezi’s catchment is mainly in the north eastern Matopos and has hardly any gold mining, Umzingwane’s catchment has been utterly devastated by illegal mining. Towards the end of 2024 Government banned alluvial mining in river courses. Yesterday I saw numerous miners hard at it. As stated above nearly every tributary of the Umzingwane has evidence of mining taking place. There are large camps of illegal miners. Despite this I didn’t see a single EMA or ZRP patrol. These miners are continuing their illegal work with impunity. The consequences for our City are devastating. Government needs to bring this existential threat to an end immediately otherwise Bulawayo’s water crisis will continue, indeed worsen. We are fortunate this year to have had a good rains which have put some water in our dams. In a drought year there will be almost no inflow. So this illegal mining must be brought to an end immediately.

David Coltart

55,182 次观看 • 7 个月前

Good morning fellow countrymen and women. Let me share a brief perspective. Even if all the pastors were to pray and anoint Ex-President Mahama, he would not regain the presidency. The ongoing propaganda tactics against the NPP, including accusations of involvement in illegal mining, will not succeed. The issue of illegal mining involves individuals from both NDC and NPP, politicians, pastors, and the public. Some of us are not mere observers; our prayers are impactful. Pay attention and consider the facts. Vote number 1 for Progress on the 7th of December. Your future depends on it. #itspossible
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Good morning fellow countrymen and women. Let me share a brief perspective. Even if all the pastors were to pray and anoint Ex-President Mahama, he would not regain the presidency. The ongoing propaganda tactics against the NPP, including accusations of involvement in illegal mining, will not succeed. The issue of illegal mining involves individuals from both NDC and NPP, politicians, pastors, and the public. Some of us are not mere observers; our prayers are impactful. Pay attention and consider the facts. Vote number 1 for Progress on the 7th of December. Your future depends on it. #itspossible

H.E Prince David Osei

73,523 次观看 • 1 年前

[WATCH]: This is the damage that the ANC has done to South Africa🇿🇦: On top of all that damage, add; 1.Political killings, 2.Human trafficking, 3.illegal foreigners, 4.Drug trafficking, 5.Employing foreigners🇿🇼 in Government & parastatals, 6. and illegal mining.
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[WATCH]: This is the damage that the ANC has done to South Africa🇿🇦: On top of all that damage, add; 1.Political killings, 2.Human trafficking, 3.illegal foreigners, 4.Drug trafficking, 5.Employing foreigners🇿🇼 in Government & parastatals, 6. and illegal mining.

Yaya Libram🇿🇦

14,820 次观看 • 1 年前

[WATCH] More former illegal miners at Bapong in the North West are coming out to speak about what their operations entailed. Some are revealing where chrome they dig is sold. Illegal mining in the area has expanded into residential zones, with reports of zama zamas digging beneath homes and public infrastructure. Even though illegal mining activities have been halted by the police's operation Vala Umgodi, some houses and roads have been significantly damaged. Refiloe Fiffy Seboko has more. #Newzroom405
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[WATCH] More former illegal miners at Bapong in the North West are coming out to speak about what their operations entailed. Some are revealing where chrome they dig is sold. Illegal mining in the area has expanded into residential zones, with reports of zama zamas digging beneath homes and public infrastructure. Even though illegal mining activities have been halted by the police's operation Vala Umgodi, some houses and roads have been significantly damaged. Refiloe Fiffy Seboko has more. #Newzroom405

Newzroom Afrika

40,527 次观看 • 7 个月前

Miles Stoker road closure : Sinkhole due to illegal mining activity The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has, with immediate effect, closed one lane of Miles Stoker Road in the Roodepoort direction due to a sinkhole which has developed because of illegal mining activity in the area, including tunnelling beneath the road surface. For safety reasons, the northbound carriageway along Miles Stoker Road, between Main Reef Road and Roodepoort, is temporarily closed. Traffic is diverted onto the southbound carriageway until further notice. Additional closures may be introduced to ensure safety of the public #JoburgRoadSafety #JHBTraffic ^NB
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Miles Stoker road closure : Sinkhole due to illegal mining activity The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has, with immediate effect, closed one lane of Miles Stoker Road in the Roodepoort direction due to a sinkhole which has developed because of illegal mining activity in the area, including tunnelling beneath the road surface. For safety reasons, the northbound carriageway along Miles Stoker Road, between Main Reef Road and Roodepoort, is temporarily closed. Traffic is diverted onto the southbound carriageway until further notice. Additional closures may be introduced to ensure safety of the public #JoburgRoadSafety #JHBTraffic ^NB

City of Joburg

177,946 次观看 • 3 年前

Marius Van der Merwe, widely known as Witness D in the Madlanga Commission, was reportedly killed just days before he was expected to provide additional evidence about the operations of Zama Zamas. His testimony was believed to include detailed accounts of how illegal mining networks function across the country. He was also preparing to name individuals within government who are allegedly involved in the illicit mining trade. His death has raised urgent questions about witness safety and the extent of criminal influence within key state structures, prompting calls for a deeper, independent investigation.
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Marius Van der Merwe, widely known as Witness D in the Madlanga Commission, was reportedly killed just days before he was expected to provide additional evidence about the operations of Zama Zamas. His testimony was believed to include detailed accounts of how illegal mining networks function across the country. He was also preparing to name individuals within government who are allegedly involved in the illicit mining trade. His death has raised urgent questions about witness safety and the extent of criminal influence within key state structures, prompting calls for a deeper, independent investigation.

SA_gossiplab

17,599 次观看 • 8 个月前

𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄 Yumbe District has taken a major step in Uganda’s mineral development journey with the launch of the Euro Gold Small-Scale Mining Project, strengthening efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining and promote responsible exploitation of Uganda’s mineral resources. State Minister for Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutoro said the launch demonstrates Government’s commitment to developing the mineral sector under NDP IV. She noted that Yumbe and Zombo are among gold-rich areas in West Nile and urged Euro Gold to comply with the law, create jobs and internships, support communities and progressively move into medium- and large-scale mining. She reaffirmed Government’s resolve to close illegal mining operations and called for improved safety, insurance and healthcare for miners. Euro Gold CEO Ben Feni said the company spent more than two years surveying and exploring the area before securing its mining ground. Its operations cover about 79 square kilometres across West Nile, with Yumbe as its pioneer site. The company targets production of at least 20kg of gold per week and plans to establish a processing plant to strengthen traceability and accountability. “We are going to build our nation,” Feni said. Assimwe Kenneth, CEO of the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners, commended Euro Gold and Government for supporting formalisation. He urged communities to keep children in school and out of mining, encouraged the use of PPE and called for accessible insurance schemes for small-scale miners. Tusigwire Julius, Head of the Mineral Police Unit, said the unit, established in 2017, is responsible for combating illegal mining, mineral smuggling, fraud and forced labour. He revealed that more than 15 illegal mining sites have been closed this year, while raising concern over recent deaths in illegal mining sites. Eng. Grace Nakku, from the Office of the Commissioner, Minerals and Energy Department, said responsible mining is key to attracting investment and growing Uganda’s mineral sector. She advised that only people aged 18 and above should enter mining sites and encouraged Euro Gold to scale up while continuing to support artisanal and small-scale miners. The launch reinforces Government’s commitment to a formal, safe, responsible and investment-driven mining sector that creates jobs, supports communities and contributes to Uganda’s economic transformation.
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𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄 Yumbe District has taken a major step in Uganda’s mineral development journey with the launch of the Euro Gold Small-Scale Mining Project, strengthening efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining and promote responsible exploitation of Uganda’s mineral resources. State Minister for Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutoro said the launch demonstrates Government’s commitment to developing the mineral sector under NDP IV. She noted that Yumbe and Zombo are among gold-rich areas in West Nile and urged Euro Gold to comply with the law, create jobs and internships, support communities and progressively move into medium- and large-scale mining. She reaffirmed Government’s resolve to close illegal mining operations and called for improved safety, insurance and healthcare for miners. Euro Gold CEO Ben Feni said the company spent more than two years surveying and exploring the area before securing its mining ground. Its operations cover about 79 square kilometres across West Nile, with Yumbe as its pioneer site. The company targets production of at least 20kg of gold per week and plans to establish a processing plant to strengthen traceability and accountability. “We are going to build our nation,” Feni said. Assimwe Kenneth, CEO of the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners, commended Euro Gold and Government for supporting formalisation. He urged communities to keep children in school and out of mining, encouraged the use of PPE and called for accessible insurance schemes for small-scale miners. Tusigwire Julius, Head of the Mineral Police Unit, said the unit, established in 2017, is responsible for combating illegal mining, mineral smuggling, fraud and forced labour. He revealed that more than 15 illegal mining sites have been closed this year, while raising concern over recent deaths in illegal mining sites. Eng. Grace Nakku, from the Office of the Commissioner, Minerals and Energy Department, said responsible mining is key to attracting investment and growing Uganda’s mineral sector. She advised that only people aged 18 and above should enter mining sites and encouraged Euro Gold to scale up while continuing to support artisanal and small-scale miners. The launch reinforces Government’s commitment to a formal, safe, responsible and investment-driven mining sector that creates jobs, supports communities and contributes to Uganda’s economic transformation.

Government of Uganda

17,405 次观看 • 3 天前