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 Minster for Lands and Natural Resources Addresses Parliament On Illegal Mining

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has said that, through effective collaboration with the Military High Command and the Forestry Commission,they have secured the services of the military to patrol hotspot areas in the Nkawie Forest District, where illegal mining activities have been uncontrolled. 

According to him,between February and May 2025, four joint operations involving the military and the Forestry Commission were carried out. These operations led to the confiscation of 35 excavators, 1 bulldozer, and 1 pickup vehicle used in illegal mining operations. Eight suspects were also arrested during this operation. These individuals are currently standing trial at the Circuit Court in Kwadaso for offenses related to illegal mining.

He revealed that Plans are underway to secure the permanent deployment of military personnel to various forest district hotspots to provide continuous backup support. 

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah made this revelation in a response to a question inquired by the Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Hon. Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu. The question concerned the Ministry’s plans to reclaim lands devastated by illegal mining activities.

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