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Here are the legal mining sites gov't has deployed Military to protect

July 31, 2017 10:54 AM

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.

The government of Ghana has taken the fight against illegal mining popularly referred to as galamsey a step further.

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.

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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