GoldBod donates GH¢5million, 5 pick up vehicles to National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations secretariat

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has donated GHGH¢5 million and five Toyota Hilux pickups to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). 

This is to help strengthen the government’s fight against illegal mining.

The Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi handed over the donation to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah on Monday [Sept 15] and emphasised that the Goldbod was commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices in Ghana.

He noted that the donation was part of various initiatives by the GoldBod aimed at preserving the ecological integrity of mining communities and supporting sustainable mining practices.

“The Ghana Gold Board wants to buy more gold for purposes of foreign exchange generation for the country but the gold we buy, must be mined and sourced responsibly to create better value and in a manner, that doesn’t undermine the sanctity of our environment. Our collective survival as a people depends on the success of the fight against illegal mining and so we cannot afford to fail”, he said. 

Mr. Gyamfi further indicated that the GoldBod is committed to supporting persons who desire to engage in legal and responsible mining but will support NAIMOS to deal ruthlessly with recalcitrant persons who are hellbent on engaging in illegal and irresponsible mining.

Receiving the donation, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah expressed his profound gratitude to the GoldBod for the donation.

He indicated that the gesture will serve as a major boost to the fight against the “Galamsey” menace at this crucial time. 

The Minister assured the media and the general public that government will not relent but sustain the fight against the “Galamsey” menace until all devastated forests are turned green and our polluted water bodies, turned blue.