Social licence to mine can be withdrawn – Ga Mantse warns mining companies

He said the social licence was not a legal document that could be granted by a minister or regulatory commission, but rather a continuous acceptance given by traditional authorities and communities affected by mining activities." The Ga Mantse said the participation of regulators, large-scale and small-scale miners, gold buyers and traditional authorities in the dialogue was therefore important in finding a sustainable balance between mining and the interests of host communities.

He said local content policies should compel large-scale mining companies to "hire, train and procure from Ghanaians, while ensuring that corporate social responsibility becomes a measurable and sustained commitment rather than a convenient gesture.