As a part of efforts to advertise accountable and sustainable mining practices within the nation, the federal government and a few main Chinese language mining enterprises have formally inaugurated the Association of China-Ghana Mining (ACGM).
The affiliation, made up of 10 Chinese language mining corporations, marked a milestone in selling Sino-Ghanaian collaboration within the extractive sector.
The ACGM brings collectively main Chinese language mining enterprises working in Ghana, together with Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd (a subsidiary of Shandong Gold Group), Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd (a subsidiary of Chifeng Gold Group), and different established corporations.
Delivering the keynote advertcostume on behalf of the President, John Dramani Mahama, the Minister of Lands and Pure Assets, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to working carefully with ACGM to reinforce and streamline Chinese language funding in Ghana’s mining sector.
“By structured cooperation, we will unlock new alternatives whereas making certain that mining actions align with Ghana’s broader developmental and sustainability targets,” he said.
He harassed the necessity to leverage China’s experience in beneathfloor mining, low-grade ore growth, and mining-related technical coaching to spice up efficiency and international competitiveness in Ghana’s mining trade.
In his remarks, the Chairman of ACGM, Mr Tang Zhenjiang, outlined the Affiliation’s imaginative and prescient to maneuver past revenue and function a catalyst for constructive transformation in Ghana’s mining sector.
“By this Affiliation, we are going to unify trade consensus, combine assets, uphold our social duties, and profit group growth,” he emphasised.
“Collectively, we are going to write a brand new chapter in China-Ghana collaboration and additional strengthen the enduring friendship between our nations,” he added.
Mr Tang Zhenjiang reaffirmed ACGM’s help for nationwide development programmes, together with the Youth in Mining Initiative
led by the Ministry of Lands and Pure Assets and the Ministry of Youth Growth and Empowerment.
Furthermore, he mentioned the he inauguration of ACGM underscored the deepening diplomatic and financial ties between Ghana and China and set the stage for a brand new period of accountable, inclusive, and mutually helpful cooperation within the mining sector.
The Chinese language Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, recommended the formation of the Affiliation, describing it as a bridge for mutually helpful cooperation and an vital platform for dialogue between governments, companies, and native communities.
“I urge the Affiliation to assist Chinese language enterprises higher combine into the native market, enhance the standard of collaboration, and be certain that our cooperation yields win-win outcomes,” the Ambassador indicated.
BY KINGSLEY ASARE