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Ministry and mines grant loan to
Talensi-Nabdam small-scale miners
Yele-Tongo (U/E), Nov. 5, Ghanadot/GNA - The Ministry of
Lands, Forestry and Mines on Wednesday granted the
Talensi-Nabdam Small-Scale Miners Association a loan of 2.23
billion cedis to procure the necessary equipment needed for
their operations in the area.
The loan is a revolving fund made available by government to
help small-scale miners in the mining industry in the
country.
Madam Esther Obeng Dapaah, Minister for Lands, Forestry and
Mines said this during the inauguration of the
Talensi-Nabdam District Small-Scale Mining Committee at
Yele-Tongo, Upper East Region.
She pointed out that government recognised the contribution
small-scale mining companies were making to the development
of the country and said the loan scheme was aimed at
increasing the production of gold and diamond.
She appealed to the Association to pay back the loans as
soon as possible to enable others benefit.
Madam Dapaah also said that the inauguration of the
Talensi-Nabdam District Small-Scale Mining Committee was the
first of its kind since Act 703 of the country's mineral and
mining laws was passed.
Mr. Sebastian Bisnab, District Chief Executive for the
Talensi-Nabdam district commended government in its efforts
to boost small-scale mining companies in the country.
He urged the beneficiaries to put away their differences and
work together to enhance their livelihood.
Mr Bisnab warned that his outfit would not countenance
anybody or group of people who want to thwart the efforts of
the assembly in its efforts to develop the area.
GNA
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