Ms Diana Acconcia, the European Union’s (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, paid a courtesy call on Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, to address matters of common concern.
Mr Jinapor said during the discussions that Ghana and the EU would collaborate closely, adding that “Ghana is a responsible nation committed to international conventions and principles.”
He also noted that mining and forestry were inextricably linked, and that the government will strive to preserve the forest and the ecosystem at all times.
They also spoke about sustainable development, natural resource management, and sustainable cocoa production in Ghana, which are all topics of common interest.
Meanwhile, Mr Gregory Andrews, the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, met with the Lands Minister earlier and confirmed that the government planned to make Ghana a mining support service center in Africa.
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President Akufo-Addo’s goal, he said, was for Ghana to have a viable, profitable, and environmentally conscious mining industry.
“We won’t be able to provide a safe atmosphere until we can partner with main stakeholders like you to tackle illegalities in the small-scale mining industry,” he added.
Mr. Gregory Andrews, the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, also shared the Australian government’s dedication to assisting Ghana in protecting its biodiversity and national parks, including the Mole National Park.
They have talked about the fiscal regime and the protection of mining concessions, among other things.
Perseus Mining Limited, Adamus Resources Ltd, and Azumah Resources Ltd are three Australian mining companies with operations in Ghana.
SOURCE: ATLFMONLINE
