The government plans to fund research at the Ghana Geological Survey Authority for finding mineral areas where miners can work properly. Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah promised this during his first visit to the GGSA offices on Thursday. He called their work essential for fighting illegal mining problems throughout Ghana. The minister pledged that the Minerals Investment Income Fund would give more money toward mineral research projects. He wants the Authority to run better plus make more profit.
Buah told the Authority they should start public-private partnerships instead of just waiting for government cash. He noticed many workers feel unhappy about their pay, which causes people to quit their jobs. The minister asked staff members to follow government plans for changing the organization. He promised to help with training workers and fixing broken equipment at their facilities. Staff members requested a bus for transportation and modern testing equipment during their meeting.
Workers explained the dangers they face during field research when exploring mineral areas. One scientist described almost being attacked when collecting soil samples from local communities. The field officer suggested that GGSA managers should talk with local leaders before sending people into communities. This communication would help keep research teams safe when working across different regions of Ghana.
Buah told the Authority they should start public-private partnerships instead of just waiting for government cash. He noticed many workers feel unhappy about their pay, which causes people to quit their jobs. The minister asked staff members to follow government plans for changing the organization. He promised to help with training workers and fixing broken equipment at their facilities. Staff members requested a bus for transportation and modern testing equipment during their meeting.
Workers explained the dangers they face during field research when exploring mineral areas. One scientist described almost being attacked when collecting soil samples from local communities. The field officer suggested that GGSA managers should talk with local leaders before sending people into communities. This communication would help keep research teams safe when working across different regions of Ghana.
