{"id":101711,"date":"2025-11-03T08:24:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T08:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=101711"},"modified":"2025-11-03T08:24:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T08:24:22","slug":"deputy-lands-minister-engages-zijin-group-on-responsible-mining-and-environmental-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=101711","title":{"rendered":"Deputy lands minister engages Zijin Group on responsible mining and environmental protection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, has called on China\u2019s Zijin Group of Companies to support Ghana\u2019s efforts to combat illegal mining and promote environmentally responsible mining practices.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a meeting with the company\u2019s leadership on the sidelines of the 2025 China Mining Conference on October 24, the Deputy Minister said Ghana remains committed to building partnerships that deliver mutual benefits while protecting the environment.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe want to assure Zijin that the Government of Ghana is ready to partner with you for mutual benefits,\u201d Alhaji Sulemana said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He urged the Chinese multinational to contribute to Ghana\u2019s campaign to restore degraded lands and polluted water bodies, particularly through knowledge transfer and technical assistance. According to him, such support would not only strengthen Ghana\u2019s mining sector but also enhance China\u2019s image in the country\u2019s renewed fight against illegal mining.<\/p>\n

The meeting brought together top figures in the global mining industry to discuss opportunities and challenges within the sector. <\/p>\n

Alhaji Sulemana emphasised that environmental preservation must remain a central pillar of all mining partnerships.<\/p>\n

He cited the government\u2019s Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) as one of several initiatives designed to promote sustainable mining and build the capacity of small-scale miners.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile Ghana continues to explore its mineral prospects, the protection of our environment remains non-negotiable,\u201d he added, highlighting the government\u2019s determination to balance economic growth with ecological preservation.<\/p>\n

Representatives of the Zijin Group \u2014 one of China\u2019s largest multinational mining corporations \u2014 reaffirmed their commitment to helping Ghana maximise its mineral potential responsibly. The company expressed readiness to collaborate on projects that align with Ghana\u2019s sustainability goals.<\/p>\n

The Deputy Minister later toured one of Zijin\u2019s mining sites, where he commended the company\u2019s innovations and contributions to the global mining ecosystem.<\/p>\n

The engagement is expected to strengthen the relationship between Ghana\u2019s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Zijin Group, as both sides explore new avenues for cooperation in sustainable mining.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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