Exploration should precede all forms of mining - Chamber of Mines advocates

As part of efforts to find a workable solution to the illegal mining menace that has resulted in a directive halting all forms of small-scale mining activities in the country, he said the Chamber is collaborating with government to develop a blueprint for a well-regulated small-scale mining sector.

To this end, Mr. Koney said the Chamber, has also requested to be part of government’s ‘Multilateral Mining Integrated Project (MMIP),’ an alternative livelihood programme for illegal miners, which is expected to improve the mining sector by tackling illegalities, as well as ensure the efficient use of revenue generated from the mining sector for economic development.
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