At the moment, it seems nobody is policing the small scale mining sector. It is apparent that the people who are in receipt of the small scale mining concessions are not privy to the laws which govern the sector. It is an eyesore, for, some people are not doing what is expected of them.
For example, even though, the small scale mining laws prohibit the use of large explosives, Chinese miners have been allowed to use unstructured methods, and at the same time supply large explosive, rock crushers and other machines to local miners.
Going forward, it is extremely important that Ghana Minerals Commission provides necessary education and training for the miners who are in receipt of the small scale mining licenses. The education and training must focus on the application of structured mining methods, the use of modern technology and safe mining practices. More importantly, the small scale miners must be tutored on the handling and disposal of the hazardous chemicals such as cyanide and mercury.
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