Mfantseman Chiefs Push for Factory Construction Alongside Lithium Mining for Youth Employment
Highlighting the significant environmental impacts of mining, the chiefs stress the need for compensatory measures in the form of job creation to enhance the living standards of communities affected by the mining activities.
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Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, the Omanhen of the Mankessim Traditional Area, emphasized the importance of constructing factories to ensure that the local population benefits socio-economically from the mining operations, fostering development within the catchment area.
Speaking at a meeting convened by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to facilitate engagement between Atlantic Lithium and the communities regarding the proposed project by Barari DV Ghana Limited, Osagyefo Edu underscored the potential of lithium to transform the fortunes of the Traditional Area.
Acknowledging the drawbacks of mining, he urged all stakeholders to prioritize maximizing positive impacts over mitigating negatives for sustainable growth and progress.
Osagyefo Edu urged the mining company to prioritize infrastructure development in its corporate social responsibility efforts and emphasized the chiefs' commitment to ensuring that the challenges faced in gold mining operations would not impede the success of Ewoyaa Lithium mining.
Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, the Omanhen of the Mankessim Traditional Area, emphasized the importance of constructing factories to ensure that the local population benefits socio-economically from the mining operations, fostering development within the catchment area.
Speaking at a meeting convened by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to facilitate engagement between Atlantic Lithium and the communities regarding the proposed project by Barari DV Ghana Limited, Osagyefo Edu underscored the potential of lithium to transform the fortunes of the Traditional Area.
Acknowledging the drawbacks of mining, he urged all stakeholders to prioritize maximizing positive impacts over mitigating negatives for sustainable growth and progress.
Osagyefo Edu urged the mining company to prioritize infrastructure development in its corporate social responsibility efforts and emphasized the chiefs' commitment to ensuring that the challenges faced in gold mining operations would not impede the success of Ewoyaa Lithium mining.
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Mr. Ransford Sekyi, Deputy Director of Operations at the EPA, emphasized the collective responsibility of the Government and stakeholders in safeguarding the environment, urging communities to monitor compliance with environmental regulations by the mining company for their safety.
Highlighting lithium as a valuable natural resource with potential to drive national development, Mr. Sekyi assured that the Government, through the EPA, would enforce stringent environmental protocols before granting operational permits.
Following discussions among traditional leaders, government officials, security agencies, media representatives, and community members on the project's details, areas of contention such as compensation, resettlement, and mining's negative impacts were addressed with assurances from the company to resolve these concerns.
Mr. Ransford Sekyi, Deputy Director of Operations at the EPA, emphasized the collective responsibility of the Government and stakeholders in safeguarding the environment, urging communities to monitor compliance with environmental regulations by the mining company for their safety.
Highlighting lithium as a valuable natural resource with potential to drive national development, Mr. Sekyi assured that the Government, through the EPA, would enforce stringent environmental protocols before granting operational permits.
Following discussions among traditional leaders, government officials, security agencies, media representatives, and community members on the project's details, areas of contention such as compensation, resettlement, and mining's negative impacts were addressed with assurances from the company to resolve these concerns.
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