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Ghana mining lease award needs transparency and performance
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) supports the government giving the Damang Mining Lease to Engineers and Planners Ltd (E&P). However, LMWG wants full transparency on how E&P was chosen. They also demand strict checks and clear results to prove Ghanaian companies can manage big mining projects well. This award is seen as important for local involvement in mining.
However, the LMWG asked for clear details on the award process. They want to know why E&P was chosen. This will help build public trust. The Minerals Commission must also watch E&P closely to make sure they follow all rules. This is to ensure good working practices.
LMWG said E&P must show it has the right skills and can operate well. The company must also create jobs for local people. It must spend money in Ghana and manage the environment responsibly. They want E&P to involve local communities in the project.
The Damang mine lease is a key gold mine in Ghana. There has been much talk about increasing Ghanaian involvement in mining. This award to E&P is a test case. LMWG will watch to see if Ghanaian ownership can lead to good and lasting results. It will check E&P's performance against its promises.
Source: StatsGH — Ghana's data-driven news platform