The Minerals Commission has refuted claims that it granted licenses to mining companies near the Mole National Park in the Savannah Region.
In a statement sighted by myrepubliconline.com, the commission denied the allegation made by the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) alleging that Mining permits have been issued for mining in or near the Mole National Park in the Savannah Region.
The Commission stated that no such Mining Permit has been issued for this purpose.
The statement also noted that the Commission as the repository of records of all Mineral Rights in Ghana, entreats the General Public particularly CSOs, who are partners and have been working closely with the Commission over the years, to seek clarifications from it before going public.
Below is the statement from the Minerals Commission
REJOINDER: NO PERMIT ISSUED FOR MINING IN OR NEAR MOLE NATIONAL PARK.
It has come to the attention of the Minerals Commission that certain Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have alleged that Mining Permits have been issued for mining in or near the Mole National Park in the Savannah Region. This allegation and/or assertion is not the case. No such Mining Permit has been issued for this purpose.
The Commission as the repository of records of all Mineral Rights in Ghana, entreats the General Public particularly CSOs, who are partners and have been working closely with the Commission over the years, to seek clarifications from it before going public.
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MR. MARTIN AYISI
AG CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MINERALS COMMISSION
HEADQUARTERS
ACCRA
