Lands and Mines Watch to inspect reclaimed mining lands, engage affected communities

The monitoring exercise, scheduled for dates yet to be announced, will cover sites under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ land reclamation programme, including projects being undertaken by private mining companies and contractors engaged by the government.

Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) is set to undertake a field monitoring exercise in selected mining communities in the Ashanti and Western Regions to assess reclamation efforts and the impact of mining on local communities.

According to LMWG, the exercise will assess the state of reclamation at active and mined-out sites, while engaging affected communities on the effects of mining on their lands, water bodies and livelihoods.