EPA Engages Media on Land Reclamation, Vows Miner Crackdown
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a media engagement in Kumasi to spotlight its land reclamation campaign and issued a firm warning: all legal mining operations must comply with reclamation regulations or face enforcement action. Non-compliant legal miners will be prosecuted and have operations halted, the agency stated. What We Found In a briefing held on July 29, 2025, EPA officials emphasized that land reclamation is mandatory under environmental law—not optional. They engaged journalists to amplify public understanding of reclamation duties and enforcement mechanisms. The EPA reaffirmed that failure to rehabilitate mined-out sites exposes operators to penalties, including suspension of permits, fines, or closure—regardless of whether the entity is operating legally. This media outreach is part of a broader strategy that includes intensified surveillance, joint operations with security agencies, and cooperation with the Minerals Commission to ensure all registered miners […]