Digging Deep for Sustainability: Consortium Aims to Transform Ghana’s Mining and Agricultural Landscape

A new consortium has been formed to promote sustainable small-scale mining and agricultural development in Ghana.

The consortium, which includes Engineers and Planners Ltd, Shavan Resources Africa Ltd, and United States Africa Command, Ghana (AFRICOM), aims to create jobs and stimulate economic growth while reducing the negative impacts of mining and agricultural activities on the environment and local communities beyond Ghana.

Background
Ghana’s mining sector has long been a significant contributor to the country’s economy, providing about 40% of its foreign exchange earnings and 5.7% of its Gross Domestic Product.

However, the sector’s potential to create jobs and stimulate economic growth has been hindered by challenges such as illegal mining (galamsey) and environmental degradation.

Galamsey is considered a national security threat due to its association with organized crime, violence, and environmental degradation, and some even view it as a form of terrorist activity due to its impact on the country’s economy and stability.

Objectives
The consortium’s objectives are to:
Promote Sustainable Small-Scale Mining Practices: Reduce environmental degradation and promote social responsibility in mining activities.

Create Jobs and Stimulate Economic Growth: Foster economic growth and reduce unemployment through sustainable small-scale mining and agricultural development.

Reclaim Mined Lands and Convert them into Agricultural Lands:

Promote sustainable agriculture and reduce environmental degradation.

Support Local Communities: Promote social responsibility and reduce the negative impacts of mining on local communities.

Strategy
The consortium’s strategy will involve the following key components:
Establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV): Oversee the implementation of the project and ensure sustainable and responsible practices.

Provision of Prefinancing and Deductions: Incentivize small-scale miners to adopt environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices.

Land Reclamation and Agricultural Development: Promote sustainable agriculture and reduce environmental degradation.

Job Creation and Training: Provide opportunities for local communities to benefit from the project.
Security Provision: USAFRICOM will provide security support to enable the project to succeed, addressing the national security threat posed by galamsey.

Benefits :-

The consortium’s project will have numerous benefits for Ghana and its citizens, including:
Job Creation and Economic Growth: Stimulate economic growth and reduce unemployment.

Environmental Sustainability: Reduce the negative impacts of mining and agricultural activities on the environment.

Social Responsibility: Promote social responsibility and reduce the negative impacts of mining on local communities.

Increased Investment: Attract investment in Ghana’s mining and agricultural sectors and promote sustainable development.

Conclusion
The consortium’s project to promote sustainable small-scale mining and agricultural development in Ghana has the potential to create enormous job opportunities and stimulate economic growth while reducing the negative impacts of mining and agricultural activities on the environment and local communities.

Call to Action
We call on all stakeholders to support this initiative and work together to:
Promote Sustainable Small-Scale Mining Practices
Create Jobs and Stimulate Economic Growth
Support Local Communities

Contact Information:
For more Details about the consortium and its project, please contact:

ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS LTD (Hon. Ibrahim Mahama),
UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND, GHANA – (AFRICOM),
Abednego Orstin Rawlings, Mohammed Abdulai Omar Atakora and Shavan Resources Africa Ltd ( Dr Christian Sewordor Mensah ) shavanresourcesafrica@gmail.com,

Let’s work together to promote sustainable development and create a brighter future for Ghana’s citizens.

IN GOD, WE TRUST, AMEN