She said Government is not against mining, but against the approach adopted by some miners which is destroying the environment and water bodies.
She therefore called for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to collectively curb the menace.
The Deputy Minister said Government will implement Multilateral Mining Integrated Program where miners affected by the ban on small-scale mining will be offered alternative livelihood program such as Palm plantation, agro-business, tree planting among others, to sustain them economically.
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