Ghana: NCOM Confronts Mining Companies
A group calling itself the National Coalition on Mining (NCOM), last Thursday, launched what it termed as a national campaign against violence in mining communities, with a call on government to
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A group calling itself the National Coalition on Mining (NCOM), last Thursday, launched what it termed as a national campaign against violence in mining communities, with a call on government to
The National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) and victims of mining related human rights abuses across the country have called for the urgent implementation of the recommendations of the recently launched report on the state of Human Rights in Mining Communities in Ghana.
National Coalition on Mining objects to surface mining in forest reserves Yayaaso (E/R), July 13, GNA The National Coalition on Mining, a non governmental organization (NGO) made up of 18 organizations, individuals and persons from communities affected by mining operations in the country have objected to surface mining in forest reserves in the Birim North District.
OBUASI MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY, ASHANTI REGION, GHANA. Introduction The National Coalition on Mining (NCOM)*, held its annual forum under the theme Life After Mining: Avoiding a Repeat of Prestea in Obuasi on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. The theme was informed by the proposed 2year closure of the Obuasi Mine to undertake
The National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) which was formed in 2001 is a grouping of community based organizations in mining areas, nongovernmental organizations and individuals engaged in mining sector advocacy. Membership of NCOM is present in all largescale mining concessions in Ghana. The diversity of membership of the Coalition allows exchange of knowledge and experiences in support of mining
#0183;#32;Mr Kwaku AsomCheremeh, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has reiterated the commitment of the government to partner the mining industry to stimulate broadbased sustainable growth for transformation of the economy. He said the government would continue to explore opportunities in the
1. Ghana has a long history of mineral endowment, which led in colonial times to the country being known as the Gold Coast. Despite being Africas secondlargest gold producer, modernday Ghana has experienced disappointing results in translating this mineral wealth into broad economic development. The net impact of Ghanas mining sector on its
#0183;#32;This move is to reduce understatement of revenue from the mining companies as PMMC will now assay to know the correct value of bullion that is exported by each company. The acting MD however gave the assurance that within the next few years, PMMC would assume full bullion assay, which he said, would mean that the gold would be refined in Ghana before export and this would
GHANA: Campaign to stop the violence in mining Published by MAC on . GHANA: Campaign to stop the violence in mining. by National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) 4th May 2006. PRESS STATEMENT: LAUNCHED MAY 4TH, 2006, ACCRA, GHANA. Introduction. Dear Chairperson, Distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the press, Coalition members. Ladies and
government to the interests of foreign mining capital. The National Coalition on Mining is a grouping of CSOs, community groups and individuals who work for the respect of human rights in mining and optimal national and citizens benefit from the countrys mineral resources. Champion of
Dr Yao Gram, Chief Executive Officer of the Third World Network and a leading advocate of the National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) is beside himself with grief. According to him the problem around the Songoor Lagoon has to do with the push for large scale foreign investment as a strategy for the mining
GHANA NATIONAL COALITION ON MINING (NCOM) NCOM Secretariat Third World NetworkAfrica, 9 Asmara Road, East Legon, Accra Email: environment; Tel: (+233302) 511189 or 503669 Mailing: box AN 19452 Accra Honourable Emmanuel K. Gyamfi, Memorandum from the Ghana National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) on the
The National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) and victims of mining related human rights abuses across the country have called for the urgent implementation of the recommendations of the recently
Scientists are just beginning to discover the full richness of deepsea life. Yet already a number of companies and countries are exploring the deep ocean for minerals and developing the technology to mine some of the last untouched areas of our planet. A guest blog on deep sea mining from the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition.
National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) Ghana. National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) Ghana C/O Third World Network Africa Post Office Box AN 19452 Accra 9 Ollenu Street East Legon Accra Tel 0302 511189/503816/500419 Email environmenttwnafrica STATEMENT PRESENTED BY THE NATIONAL COALITION ON MINING (NCOM) AT THE 7TH ANNUAL NATIONAL MINING FORUM HELD AT
The Media Coalition against illegal mining, which comprises major media organisations in the country, was formed in April 2017. Its role has undoubtedly made illegal mining a national issue that requires national attention. US million for Degbiwu and Gbiniyiri licenses in Ghana
The National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) on Tuesday commended government for the new fiscal initiatives introduced in the mining sector in the 2012 budget statement, saying it was in line with
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South African mining giant, Goldfields Ghana Limited, has announced that it will be. Vision Statement. National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas (CSPOG) TEAM. Richard Ellim. Executive Director. Margaret Eshun. Director for Gender and Communication.
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