• Contact US
  • Advertise With US
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Submit Station
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Kumasi Mail
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Education
    • Health
    • Manhyia
    Ghana’s 9th Parliament officially inaugurated

    Parliament halts reintroduction of Anti-Gay Bill after advertisement error

    Abdul-Wahab Hanan denies corruption allegations mentioned by Attorney General

    Abdul-Wahab Hanan denies corruption allegations mentioned by Attorney General

    AG charges former Buffer Stock CEO and wife over GHS78m theft, money laundering

    AG charges former Buffer Stock CEO and wife over GHS78m theft, money laundering

    Chairman Wontumi granted GH¢1m bail ahead of trial over illegal mining

    Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine rejects plea deal in Wontumi case

    Krofrom Market files sealed- KMA promises revelation “in due course”

    Krofrom Market files sealed- KMA promises revelation “in due course”

    Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, KMA BOSS

    KMA orders removal of unauthorized structures and billboards ahead of road project

    Ghana’s Future at Risk: Poisoned lands, sick children, and a booming illegal gold economy- Minority raises alarm

    Ghana’s Future at Risk: Poisoned lands, sick children, and a booming illegal gold economy- Minority raises alarm

    Education Minister reaffirms Mahama administration’s commitment to strengthening ‘No Fees Stress’ policy

    GES warns schools against unauthorised PTA levies

    Baffoe-Bonnie’s Vetting: The countdown to Ghana’s next Chief Justice

    Baffoe-Bonnie’s Vetting: The countdown to Ghana’s next Chief Justice

    • Health
    • Education
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Education
    • Health
    • Manhyia
    Ghana’s 9th Parliament officially inaugurated

    Parliament halts reintroduction of Anti-Gay Bill after advertisement error

    Abdul-Wahab Hanan denies corruption allegations mentioned by Attorney General

    Abdul-Wahab Hanan denies corruption allegations mentioned by Attorney General

    AG charges former Buffer Stock CEO and wife over GHS78m theft, money laundering

    AG charges former Buffer Stock CEO and wife over GHS78m theft, money laundering

    Chairman Wontumi granted GH¢1m bail ahead of trial over illegal mining

    Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine rejects plea deal in Wontumi case

    Krofrom Market files sealed- KMA promises revelation “in due course”

    Krofrom Market files sealed- KMA promises revelation “in due course”

    Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, KMA BOSS

    KMA orders removal of unauthorized structures and billboards ahead of road project

    Ghana’s Future at Risk: Poisoned lands, sick children, and a booming illegal gold economy- Minority raises alarm

    Ghana’s Future at Risk: Poisoned lands, sick children, and a booming illegal gold economy- Minority raises alarm

    Education Minister reaffirms Mahama administration’s commitment to strengthening ‘No Fees Stress’ policy

    GES warns schools against unauthorised PTA levies

    Baffoe-Bonnie’s Vetting: The countdown to Ghana’s next Chief Justice

    Baffoe-Bonnie’s Vetting: The countdown to Ghana’s next Chief Justice

    • Health
    • Education
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
No Result
View All Result
Kumasi Mail
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
Home Business

Next NDC Government will not allow Chinese miners to compete with local miners – Dr. Tony Aubynn

Kumasi Mail by Kumasi Mail
November 13, 2024
in Business
0
Next NDC Government will not allow Chinese miners to compete with local miners – Dr. Tony Aubynn
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to establish a Mining Extension Service that will enforce best practices among miners across the country targeting small scale miners.

The Mining Extension Service will operate under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.

“It will work closely with miners to promote safety and ensure that mining activities align with laws regulating small-scale mining” .

Outlining the NDC’s policies for the sector as part of its campaign activities in Wasa Akropong in the Western Region, Dr. Tony Aubynn, former chairman of the National Minerals Commission, called on miners to vote for the NDC to realize its vision for the sector.

Download

“We have taken time to review the NPP manifesto, as you have, and you can clearly see that our policy proposals are far superior to those provided by our opponents. But to implement these proposals, you must ensure that former President Mahama is elected,” he added.

He reiterated, “The NDC has no policy intention to ban any private individual from buying gold from miners. If you are licensed, no one will stop you from conducting business, unlike what the NPP is doing with the Gold-for-Oil program,” he explained.

Dr. Tony Aubynn assured miners that the NDC would not adopt the NPP’s anti-illegal mining operations, which have involved harassment of small-scale miners by police, military, and other law enforcement agencies.

He added, “Small-scale miners, since independence, have suffered harassment from security forces, yet we haven’t achieved anything significant. What we in the NDC are saying is that we have practical experience to expand the sector by making sure that sector players operate in line with government policies, creating comfort for miners and the country at large.”

Pleased with the party’s policy proposals for miners, the miners assured the NDC of their votes, urging them to “walk the talk” if elected into office.

The NDC further explained that “persons who have held mining prospecting licenses for over ten years without operating will lose their licenses to those ready to mine, creating employment opportunities.”

Adjei Baffour, a member of the NDC mining committee, urged mining site owners in Wasa Akropong to close operations at least two days before the December 7 election to enable their workers to exercise their voting rights.

Through Kofi Ankrah, miners also called for improved security in mining communities to prevent robbery.

“We will vote for the NDC because the policies are clear and satisfactory, but we need a security base in Wasa Akropong, made up of police and military. Armed robbers are constantly targeting us, which doesn’t make mining safe,” he pleaded on behalf of the miners.

The NDC assured local miners that Chinese nationals would not be allowed to compete with them.

The Member of Parliament for the Wasa Amenfi East constituency, Nicholas Amankwah, commended the NDC for prioritizing mining communities in their manifesto. He expressed confidence that John Dramani Mahama’s next administration would create a suitable environment for miners to operate peacefully.

He added, “John Mahama will end needless national security mining operations that continue to raid gold buyers’ shops and mining sites for gold, money, and other valuable items.”

The NDC’s mining conference in Wasa Akropong, chaired by Dr. Tommy Aubynn, was attended by Samuel Hadjor of the NDC National Mining Committee, and Michael Kwadwo Peprah, President of the Ghana Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association, Adjei Baffour Acqua and Ebenezer Ayehu.

Source: www.kumasimail.com

Tags: Dr. Tony AubynnMichael Kwadwo PeprahNDC mining committeetopstory
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Ask JB Danquah’s wife, mother about his death not me – Asiedu tells jury, ends his evidence

Next Post

The second coming of Mahama brings hope to Ghanaian youth – Brogya Genfi

YOU MAY LIKE

COCOBOD launches strategic board sub-committees to advance financial accountability and education in the Cocoa industry
Business

COCOBOD launches strategic board sub-committees to advance financial accountability and education in the Cocoa industry

Hermas Sibeko honoured for transformative leadership in Agribusiness
Business

Hermas Sibeko honoured for transformative leadership in Agribusiness

Ghana to create 500,000 jobs through expansion of economic crops
Business

Ghana to create 500,000 jobs through expansion of economic crops

GCAA Ag. DG brokers internship deal with Qatar Civil Aviation Authority
Business

GCAA Ag. DG brokers internship deal with Qatar Civil Aviation Authority

Sangu Delle urges intra-African trade, simpler rules and local capital to scale companies
Business

Sangu Delle urges intra-African trade, simpler rules and local capital to scale companies

Next Post
The second coming of Mahama brings hope to Ghanaian youth – Brogya Genfi

The second coming of Mahama brings hope to Ghanaian youth – Brogya Genfi

NPP claim of degrading Kubikwanto roads, false – PC

NPP claim of degrading Kubikwanto roads, false - PC

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

LATEST NEWS

Ghana’s 9th Parliament officially inaugurated

Parliament halts reintroduction of Anti-Gay Bill after advertisement error

Abdul-Wahab Hanan denies corruption allegations mentioned by Attorney General

Abdul-Wahab Hanan denies corruption allegations mentioned by Attorney General

AG charges former Buffer Stock CEO and wife over GHS78m theft, money laundering

AG charges former Buffer Stock CEO and wife over GHS78m theft, money laundering

Chairman Wontumi granted GH¢1m bail ahead of trial over illegal mining

Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine rejects plea deal in Wontumi case

Krofrom Market files sealed- KMA promises revelation “in due course”

Krofrom Market files sealed- KMA promises revelation “in due course”

Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, KMA BOSS

KMA orders removal of unauthorized structures and billboards ahead of road project

Ghana’s Future at Risk: Poisoned lands, sick children, and a booming illegal gold economy- Minority raises alarm

Ghana’s Future at Risk: Poisoned lands, sick children, and a booming illegal gold economy- Minority raises alarm

Education Minister reaffirms Mahama administration’s commitment to strengthening ‘No Fees Stress’ policy

GES warns schools against unauthorised PTA levies

Baffoe-Bonnie’s Vetting: The countdown to Ghana’s next Chief Justice

Baffoe-Bonnie’s Vetting: The countdown to Ghana’s next Chief Justice

Foreign Affairs Minister engages US, Canada officials on Visa arrangements for Ghanaian football fans ahead of World Cup

Foreign Affairs Minister engages US, Canada officials on Visa arrangements for Ghanaian football fans ahead of World Cup

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
52-Year-old man arrested in Nsawam for possessing suspected EC Biometric Device

52-Year-old man arrested in Nsawam for possessing suspected EC Biometric Device

Ghana Airforce Z-9 Helicopter Goes Missing en Route to Obuasi, Rescue Efforts Underway

Ghana Airforce Z-9 Helicopter Goes Missing en Route to Obuasi, Rescue Efforts Underway

Asokore Mamponhene Nana Boakye Ansah passes away

Asokore Mamponhene Nana Boakye Ansah passes away

EPA CEO calls for Immediate action to restore polluted water bodies in Ashanti region

EPA CEO calls for Immediate action to restore polluted water bodies in Ashanti region

Hello world!

1
NCA promises lower data prices by year-end

NCA promises lower data prices by year-end

1
COVID-19: Information Ministry justifies GHC150K spent on staff

COVID-19: Information Ministry justifies GHC150K spent on staff

1
EC to conduct mop-up registration August 1-3

EC to conduct mop-up registration August 1-3

1
Ghana’s 9th Parliament officially inaugurated

Parliament halts reintroduction of Anti-Gay Bill after advertisement error

Abdul-Wahab Hanan denies corruption allegations mentioned by Attorney General

Abdul-Wahab Hanan denies corruption allegations mentioned by Attorney General

AG charges former Buffer Stock CEO and wife over GHS78m theft, money laundering

AG charges former Buffer Stock CEO and wife over GHS78m theft, money laundering

Chairman Wontumi granted GH¢1m bail ahead of trial over illegal mining

Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine rejects plea deal in Wontumi case

Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram
Kumasi Mail

About US

Advertise With US

Submit Station

© 2024 KumasiMail.com