The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced that 907 small-scale mining licenses are at risk of revocation as part of an ongoing effort to sanitise the mining sector.
According to a report submitted to the Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on Monday, July 21, 2025, a total of 1,278 licenses were reviewed during the exercise. Of these, 316 were cleared of any infractions, while 962 were flagged for various irregularities.
So far, 55 of the flagged licenses have already been revoked. The remaining 907 face possible cancellation if license holders fail to address the identified issues within the timeframe specified by the Minister.
The report cited documentation gaps, procedural anomalies, and data quality issues as the primary reasons for the infractions.
To ensure fairness, the Ministry has set up a three-member committee to review petitions and correspondence, giving affected license holders the opportunity to rectify discrepancies where applicable.
The Ministry further disclosed that a similar audit of large-scale mining licenses will be conducted soon to address irregularities and strengthen regulatory oversight across the sector.
See the full list of 907 small-scale mining licenses.
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