Akufo-Ado noted how a two-year ban had previously helped curb illegal mining, and heavily polluted rivers had “showed signs of being restored to health”. In addition to the ban, small-scale miners were being trained in responsible mining, while alternative livelihood resources were provided to others.
In 2017, Ghana commissioned a 400-member contingent to combat illegal mining and introduced a two-year ban in the most affected regions of the country. By the time the ban was lifted in December 2018, it was reported that around 1,687 illegal miners had been arrested.
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