A staggering 2,800% surge in mining licenses has been recorded in Ghana over the past 8 years (2016-2024), according to the Ghana Mining Repository.
The data reveals:
– 1,696 mining licenses issued between 2016 and 2024
– A significant increase from the 57 licenses issued between 1995 and 2015
This dramatic rise raises questions about the implications of Ghana’s mining sector growth and its environmental and economic impacts.
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Ghana’s Mining Licenses Increase by 2,800%
Ghana has issued 1,696 mining licenses between 2016 and 2024, a 2,800% increase from the 57 licenses issued between 1995 and 2015, reports the Ghana Mining Repository.
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