The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says it is set to revoke the licences of 50 large-scale mining companies cited for violating key regulatory requirements.
The move follows an ongoing review of large-scale mining operations being carried out by a special committee set up by the Ministry.
In a statement shared on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, December 23, the Ministry said the first batch of affected companies has been identified after preliminary findings uncovered serious compliance lapses.
The infractions include the operation of mining leases without valid permits from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Water Resources Commission (WRC).
The committee, acting on the directive of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), said the licence revocations will be carried out in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
“The Ministry will not hesitate to apply the full rigour of the law to sanitise the sector and ensure that mining activities are carried out responsibly,” the statement noted.
The Ministry explained that the decision forms part of a broader government strategy aimed at addressing illegal practices and regulatory violations in the mining sector.
It added that additional updates will be issued as the review progresses, stressing that strict adherence to environmental and water-use regulations is mandatory for all mining operators.