Ghana's small mining group dropped shocking numbers about illegal digging across the nation. The association revealed that just eight miners out of every hundred have legal papers for their work. Most people grabbing gold from the ground break laws every single day without proper permits. Michael Adugyamfi leads the miners group and blames government red tape for the mess. He says politicians meddle with the licensing process and make everything harder for honest workers.
Adugyamfi spoke on OTEC radio station during Wednesday afternoon programming about the crisis. The secretary explained that complicated paperwork keeps miners from getting official approval for their operations. Political leaders interfere with applications and slow down the whole system for months. Radio host Prince Nii Ardey heard complaints about how difficult authorities make the licensing process. Frustrated miners give up trying to follow rules and start digging without permission from anyone.
Environmental damage spreads across mining areas as unlicensed operators destroy forests and rivers. Dozens of diggers work illegally because they cannot navigate the bureaucratic maze of government offices. The association wants leaders to build a stronger system that actually works for small miners. Adugyamfi demands better regulation that helps people get licenses and practice safe mining methods. He believes proper oversight would protect both workers and natural resources from further harm.
Adugyamfi spoke on OTEC radio station during Wednesday afternoon programming about the crisis. The secretary explained that complicated paperwork keeps miners from getting official approval for their operations. Political leaders interfere with applications and slow down the whole system for months. Radio host Prince Nii Ardey heard complaints about how difficult authorities make the licensing process. Frustrated miners give up trying to follow rules and start digging without permission from anyone.
Environmental damage spreads across mining areas as unlicensed operators destroy forests and rivers. Dozens of diggers work illegally because they cannot navigate the bureaucratic maze of government offices. The association wants leaders to build a stronger system that actually works for small miners. Adugyamfi demands better regulation that helps people get licenses and practice safe mining methods. He believes proper oversight would protect both workers and natural resources from further harm.
