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This is the first deployment of what will be a long-term campaign to protect mining sites and prevent illegal miners from encroaching on such concessions.
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The government of Ghana has taken the fight against illegal mining popularly referred to as galamsey a step further.
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The Military and Police Service are preparing to deploy ten platoons to protect legal mining sites from the menace on Monday.
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The Military is expected to provide protection for life and properties at their various sites.
A memorandum signed between the Chamber of Mines and the Ghana Armed Forces covered over 20 Companies.
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Below is the list of the Companies
Below are also eight other mining companies and mining groups that have their own agreements with the Ghana Army.
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