small scale miners

With Organised Labour’s ultimatum to the government to address the growing threats of galamsey on the environment, small-scale miners are pushing back against calls for an outright ban on their activities. Instead, they are advocating a roundtable to find a lasting solution to Ghana’s environmental degradation challenges. “A total ban is a recipe for chaos. Where will these small-scale miners find their daily bread? Daniel Nyame, the Eastern Regional Coordinator for Small-Scale Miners, asked in an interview with the Daily Graphic. Significance He underscored the sector’s significant contribution to the country’s economy, citing the potential decline of the cedi’s value.…