mines

The Minerals Commission has appointed a six-member caretaker team to assist the regional manager of the commission in overseeing operations at the FGR Bogoso and Prestea mines following the termination of the company’s mining leases. The government announced the termination on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, citing the findings from various reports by the Minerals Commission and a Ministerial Committee that reviewed the company’s operations. The decision came after extensive engagement with all stakeholders. Lands Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor, in the termination announcement, revealed that the previous operators were cautioned in August 2023 for multiple breaches related to their mining activities.…