Mining becomes illegal when operators work outside approved areas- Hopeson Adorye

Mining in Ghana is legal, but it becomes unlawful when operators exceed the boundaries of their approved licenses, according to Hopeson Adorye, Director of Field Operations for the United Party. Adorye clarified this distinction while discussing the recent conviction of Bernard Antwi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party.

Adorye's statement aims to differentiate between legitimate mining activities and illegal operations. He emphasized that the issue lies not with the act of mining itself, but with the adherence to regulatory frameworks and licensed concessions. This perspective suggests that enforcement should focus on territorial compliance rather than outright prohibition of mining.

The comments were made in the context of a specific legal case, highlighting the complexities surrounding mining regulations and their application in Ghana. The conviction of Antwi likely brought these issues to the forefront of public discussion.

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Mining in Ghana is not illegal, but it becomes unlawful when miners operate outside the areas approved under their licences.