The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has appealed to Organised Labour to reconsider its planned nationwide strike scheduled for October 10, 2024.

The strike is being called in protest, with Organised Labour demanding that the government impose a total ban on all mining activities to protect the country’s water bodies from further destruction.

At a press conference held in Kumasi, GNASSM's General Secretary, Mr. Godwin Armah, called on the government to engage in dialogue with Organised Labour to find lasting and sustainable solutions to the issue. He emphasized the need for a non-partisan approach to tackling illegal mining activities, advocating for a bipartisan effort to combat the environmental threat posed by illegal mining.

Mr. Armah also highlighted the Association's commitment to deploying its task force to arrest illegal miners, particularly those polluting water bodies and operating close to highways.

Additionally, he urged the government to reconsider granting mining licenses for operations in forest reserves, stressing the need for more responsible management of Ghana's natural resources.