Ghana: The Timely Introduction of the New Minerals and Mining Act

An amended Minerals and Mining Act which seeks to, among other things, prescribe stiffer punishment for illegal mining in the country has been assented to by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The new law, in addition to enhancing the penalties for illegal mining, explicitly criminalises aiding and abetting illegal mining activities as well as the use of other equipment for mining in water bodies.

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