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  rCOMSDEP HOLDS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN AKONTOMBRA ON RESPONSIBLE COOPERATIVE MINING The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) team has held a stakeholder engagement session in Akontombra District, Western North Region , as part of its efforts to promote responsible and sustainable mining practices. The meeting, attended by key stakeholders including the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Akontombra, Hon. Joseph Appiah , small-scale miners, traditional authorities, and community members, provided a platform for discussing the Cooperative Mining Scheme and its benefits. In his opening remarks, Hon. Appiah highlighted the economic significance of mining to local communities, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices to mitigate environmental destruction. George Dadzie Jnr., Deputy National Coordinator, rCOMSDEP, presented the objectives and procedures of the Cooperative Mining Scheme, noting that cooperative groups will receive ...

 * RESPONSIBLE COOPERATIVE MINING TEAM ENGAGES SEFWI ENCHI COMMUNITIES ON SUSTAINABLE MINING PRACTICES * The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Team, led by Deputy National Coordinator Mr. George Dadzie Jnr , has engaged the people of Sefwi Enchi and surrounding communities in a stakeholder meeting focused on promoting responsible and sustainable mining practices and enhancing skills development among local residents. The meeting aimed to educate and empower mining communities on responsible mining methods that preserve the environment and contribute to local and national development. Mr. Dadzie Jnr emphasized the need for miners to adopt practices that safeguard the environment, protect water bodies, and ensure safety and well-being. The team also highlighted skills development opportunities for youth and women, including technical and entrepreneurial training to create sustainable jobs and alternative livelihoods. The Western North Regional Minister and Distric...