The District Chief Executive for Amenfi Central, Hon. Peter Amponsah, has issued a directive to all small-scale and large-scale mining concession owners in the district to submit their mining concession licenses to his office for verification and validation purposes.
Submission Details:
– Submission period: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025, to Wednesday, 9th July 2025
– Licenses to be submitted:
– Small-scale mining concessions licenses
– Large-scale mining concessions licenses
– Prospective licenses
– Concession owners must indicate whether the concession is currently being used for mining or not
Consequences of Non-Compliance:
Failure to submit mining concession licenses within the specified timeframe will result in the concession being deemed invalid and without legal standing in Amenfi Central. Compliance is mandatory, and concession owners are advised to treat this notice with immediate effect to avoid any consequences.
Quote from the DCE:
“You are advised to treat this notice with immediate effect and comply within the designated timeframe to avoid any consequences,” Hon. Peter Amponsah, District Chief Executive for Amenfi Central, said in the notice.
Purpose of the Directive:
The purpose of this directive is likely to ensure that all mining activities in Amenfi Central are properly documented and regulated. The verification and validation process will help to identify any irregularities or non-compliant concession owners, and ensure that the mining industry in the district operates within the bounds of the law.
Impact on Mining Concession Owners:
Mining concession owners in Amenfi Central are expected to comply with this directive to avoid any consequences. The submission of licenses will help to ensure that their concessions are valid and recognized by the district authorities.
Source:Ayisah Foster||Punch newspaper
