{"id":94704,"date":"2025-09-18T14:11:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=94704"},"modified":"2025-09-18T14:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:11:40","slug":"academic-city-arima-resources-to-tackle-galamsey-with-research-and-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=94704","title":{"rendered":"Academic City, Arima Resources to tackle galamsey with research and innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Academic City University has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arima Resources Limited to advance the fight through research, technological innovation and evidence-based solutions.<\/p>\n

This is part of efforts to support Ghana\u2019s fight against illegal mining, aka galamsey.<\/p>\n

The two-year agreement, worth $50,000 and backed by Arima Resources and Bartglo Group, will engage students and faculty in developing practical solutions to some of Ghana\u2019s most pressing environmental and mining challenges by integrating engineering, socio-economic, cultural, and policy interventions and initiatives.<\/p>\n

Under the agreement, Academic City will lead initiatives such as using autonomous drone surveillance to monitor illegal mining, smart environmental monitoring systems to safeguard rivers and forests, digital compliance frameworks to improve security in the mining sector, databases to consolidate information and interventions to guide and drive policy, and a sustainable artisanal employment model to create safer jobs for the youth.<\/p>\n

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From Left seated \u2013 Dr. Lucy Agyepong, Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Academic City and Col. JM Opai-Tetteh, Director of Strategic Development at Arima Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Additionally, the MoU will also provide an opportunity for student-led field research, capstone projects and prototype development ranging from mercury detection tools to advanced compliance monitoring systems. <\/p>\n

A joint steering committee between Academic City University, its industry partner, Arima Resources, and other stakeholders, including traditional leaders, civil society, and policymakers, will oversee the collaboration, ensuring that outcomes are scalable and capable of influencing policy, community, and industry practices.<\/p>\n

According to experts, the involvement of academia in the fight against illegal mining is critical as academia tends to provide unbiased research, advanced technology and skilled manpower needed to develop sustainable solutions. <\/p>\n

By equipping students with real-world experience and innovative tools, institutions like Academic City help bridge the gap between policy, industry, and community action, ensuring that solutions to illegal mining are both scientifically sound and socially responsible.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the official signing of this partnership, Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Academic City, said the partnership indicates the university\u2019s commitment to addressing national challenges through research and innovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cIllegal mining continues to destroy water bodies and threaten livelihoods. By involving our students in developing AI-powered drones, sensor networks, and compliance tools, we are equipping them to protect our environment while contributing to Ghana\u2019s sustainable development,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

Col. Ing. JM Opai-Tetteh, Director of Strategic Development at Arima Resources, said the partnership is an important step to support Ghana\u2019s fight against illegal mining, which has damaged the country\u2019s forests and water bodies.<\/p>\n

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\u201cArima Resources values Academic City\u2019s strong commitment to excellence and innovation, which is why we see them as a key partner in promoting responsible mining practices,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dr Hephzi Tagoe, Project Lead and Head of Department, Biomedical Engineering at Academic City University, expressed the team\u2019s commitment towards the sensitisation of the youth involved in galamsey, and the students who will be working on these projects will appreciate their agency towards the development and sustainability of their communities, country and the continent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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