The Government through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is launching the Appiatse Endowment Fund to among others help support and provide relief efforts to persons affected by the recent explosion which occurred last Thursday, 20th January 2022 at Appiatse, a suburb of Bogoso in the Western Region.
The Sector Minister, Samuel A. Jinapor said the establishment of this Fund will also help in the reconstruction of the entire Community which was raised.
At a meeting with the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Mr. Jinapor said the time has come for the Chamber to work closely with the Government and ensure the safety of the Ghana Mining space.
He also mentioned that the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources will inaugurate a Committee to examine the health and safety issues in the Mining Sector of Ghana.
Touching on the suspension of the MAXAM Ghana, Mr. Jinapor indicated that “this suspension is total, until such a time that all issues surrounding it are resolved”.
President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Mr. Eric Asubonteng in a remark said the Chamber will be a constructive partner to the Ministry and is also ever ready to support the Fund on individual basis as well as the entity.
He, however, hoped that the outcome of the Investigative Committee will help fashion out ways to improve the entire Mining Industry.
The Fund, which is aimed at soliciting support from individuals, corporate institutions and well-meaning Ghanaians, will also be managed by an Independent body with Supervision from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
