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The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), an initiative of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has intensified its campaign to promote responsible and sustainable mining with a series of community engagements in the Savannah Region.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Community Forum at Tuntumbawura\u2019s Palace <\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of the outreach, a stakeholder forum was held at the forecourt of the Tuntumbawura\u2019s Palace, drawing representatives from Camp, Cruff, and Tuntumba communities.<\/p>\n

The event served as a platform to educate local miners on the benefits of the Responsible Cooperative Mining Scheme, the importance of legal permits, and the long-term gains of sustainable mining practices.<\/p>\n

Community members voiced frustrations over a large-scale mining company that has operated a concession in the area since 2016 without providing any visible development benefits.<\/p>\n

According to participants, this has discouraged many small-scale miners from pursuing legal permits, fueling discontent in the area.<\/p>\n

In response, Ing. Frank Asare Pedro, National Coordinator of rCOMSDEP, urged miners to embrace the cooperative licensing process, stressing that legalizing operations was critical to fighting illegal mining and its devastating environmental impact.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe cooperative model provides a structured pathway for miners to operate legally, access resources, and contribute to sustainable development in their communities,\u201d Ing. Pedro explained.<\/p>\n

Dakrupe Engagement with Artisanal Miners <\/strong><\/p>\n

The sensitization drive also reached Dakrupe, where rCOMSDEP officials engaged the leadership of the Association of Artisanal Miners.<\/p>\n

The sensitization centered on strategies to support artisanal miners to transition into formal, responsible mining.<\/p>\n

The miners welcomed the initiative but appealed for equipment support\u2014particularly pumping machines\u2014to boost productivity.<\/p>\n

They pledged their commitment to working with rCOMSDEP to advance safe and responsible practices in Dakrupe.<\/p>\n

A Vision for Sustainable Mining <\/strong><\/p>\n

Through these grassroots engagements, rCOMSDEP is reinforcing government\u2019s commitment to transforming mining into a driver of local economic development rather than a source of environmental destruction.<\/p>\n

The initiative aligns with the Ministry\u2019s broader vision of building a responsible, inclusive, and sustainable mining sector that protects the environment while creating opportunities for mining communities nationwide.<\/p>\n

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Source: John Afful\/rCOMSDEP\/expressnewsghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

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