The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Mineral Commission to interdict the Chief Inspector of Mines with immediate effect, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation into the tragic events which took place at Apiate.
Further, the Hon. Minister has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, to, with immediate effect, suspend the registration of Maxam Company Limited with the Minerals Commission, thereby precluding the company from the manufacture, transportation and/or supply of explosives for mining operation, pending the outcome of investigation into this matter.
The directive is to take effect from 21st January, 2022.
This was contained in a press release from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
The release stated that pursuant to regulation 2 of the Minerals and Mining (Explosives) Regulations, 2012 (L.I 2177), the Chief Inspector of Explosives is responsible for the supervision of the manufacture, storage, transportation, and use of explosives for mining and mine support services.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources assured the Ghanaian Public that the ongoing investigation will be thorough and comprehensive, and any public official found culpable will be made to face the full rigor law.
