Ghana Cracks Down on Illegal Mining with Strict Excavator Permitting

Ghana's Excavator Surplus Prompts Permitting Overhaul: President Mahama announced a major change to Ghana's mining regulations at the Global Mining Summit, addressing the country's unusually high number of excavators. He stated, "Ghana has more excavators in this country than in the whole of Africa." This statement underscores concerns about illegal mining. To combat this, the government will implement a stricter permitting system. "You will not be allowed to import an excavator...unless you get a permit," Mahama emphasized. This move is expected to have significant implications for the mining industry and efforts to combat illegal activities. The success of this initiative will depend on effective enforcement of the new regulations.