The existence of illegal mining activity popularly known as galamsey behind a police station at Anyinam, in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern region has been confirmed.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, gave the confirmation when he appeared before Parliament’s Government Assurances Committee.
Mr Ayisi told the committee that several reports filed have yielded no position results.
“We have reported severally that behind the Anyinam police station, people are doing some down there which we have not permitted. How come the police are not taking action?” he asked as he expressed worry over the situation.
Touching on other issues, he expressed his opposition to calls for the issuance of new mining licenses, adding people will go and do illegal mining anyway.
He also debunked claims that the outfit was understaffed and emphasised that there is sufficient funds to acquire the necessary logistics and human resources to carry out its inspectorate duties.
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