The Member of Parliament for Manhyia North Hon. Akwasi Konadu has called on Government to leverage real-time surveillance through drone technology and satellite imaging to enhance monitoring of high-risk mining zones.
According to the MP, this will enable swift response to emerging illegal activities.
Hon. Akwasi Konadu said this on the floor of the House when he made a statement on the rise in deaths due to illegal mining.
He emphasised that Government should invest in community-based mining cooperatives and bring them under a robust regulatory framework that will enforce strict environmental and safety standards.
Other Members of Parliament who contributed to the statement include the MP for Bimbilla Hon. Dominic Nitiwul, MP for Guan Hon. Fred Agbenyo, MP for Wassa East Hon. Isaac Adjei-Mensah.
