The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho in the Ashanti Region, Charles Appiah Kubi , has ordered all small‑scale miners operating within the district to furnish the Assembly with the requisite documents supporting their mining activities by next week.
The deadline underscores the administration’s intent to map and verify every mining operation in the area, thereby enabling swift identification and legal action against illegal mining undertakings.
Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9fm in Kumasi with Sir John, on Thursday, November 27, 2025, he clarified that the directive is not an indictment of responsible mining but a necessary step to ensure compliance with the law.
“The NDC government and I personally are not against mining; however, it must be conducted responsibly and within the ambit of the law,” he said.
He stressed that mining operations must be accompanied by land reclamation efforts, requiring miners to rehabilitate degraded sites and facilitate the cultivation of plants on affected lands.
Adding that their activities would be monitored by the Assembly taskforce. Appiah Kubi outlined the district’s readiness to partner with miners who adhere to “responsible cooperative mining” principles.
He emphasized that activities encroaching on rivers, forests, and roadside areas will not be tolerated.
“It is my responsibility as DCE to ensure that rivers, forest reserves, and roadside stretches are protected from mining activities,” he asserted, linking the crackdown to the national fight against illegal mining (often termed “galamsey”) and the broader goal of environmental preservation.
He cautioned that individuals persisting with illegal mining will face the full rigour of the law.
“Those with the mindset of engaging in illegalities will not be spared; they will be arrested and prosecuted,” he warned, underscoring the administration’s zero‑tolerance stance.
The call for documentation is expected to aid authorities in tracing the legitimacy of mining operations, confirming compliance with environmental safeguards, and ensuring that land reclamation and rehabilitation commitments are honoured.
By Benjamin Aidoo
