Source: tntnewspapergh.com

Small-scale miners have launched a serious fight against illegal miners, especially those who are bent on destroying water bodies and forest reserves.

They indicated that illegal mining activities had impacted negatively on their business, for which reason smal-scale mining is no more recognised and this must be a matter of concern to everyone.

The small-scale miners made these statements in the Amansie West District when the Advocacy for Sustainable Mining group met with zonal members to urge them to emphasise responsible mining.

Mr. Joseph Mensah, who is the Amansie West Zonal Chairman of the Small-Scale Miners Association, on behalf of the members, appealed to the government to continue to repose confidence in them in the fight against galamsey activities.

He said they had already launched a taskforce to flush out illegal miners, especially those who destroy water bodies and forest reserves.

Mr. Mensah revealed that the Association was not leaving any stone unturned since galamsey activities have serious negative impact on them.

One of the miners, Mr Anthony Amankwa, said the galamsey people were making their work unpopular; hence, they must be dealt with mercilessly.

Speaking to the media, he did not agree with a section of Ghanaians who are calling for a total ban on their activities since it would not help salvage the situation.

Some scenes form the meeting