The Ghana
Chamber of Mines, held a resource nationalism forum in Accra for stakeholders
in the industry to ensure that all actors benefit equally from the natural
resources.
Resource
Nationalism is when countries make efforts to extract maximum value and
developmental impact for their people from their finite natural resources.
The forum
brought together policymakers, natural resources experts, civil society
organisations, think-tanks, government officials, members of parliament and
representatives of regulatory bodies.
Mr. Dan Owiredu,
President, Chamber of Mines, explained that in certain areas some have even
attempted to justify the illegality of ‘galamsey’ operations on the altar of
resource nationalism.
It is an
undeniable fact that Africa is endowed with abundant mineral resources that far
exceed its demand requirements. It is well-documented that without access to
sufficient, quality and reliable minerals every social and developmental
activity will be critically hindered.
“The
mining industry forms a key component of the economy, and everything should be
done to boost investor confidence in the industry,” Mr. Owiredu said.
Dr. Joyce
Aryee, former CEO of the Chamber of Mines, said resource nationalism is a good
concept that needs to be thought through so that government can sit with
industry to see how best resources can benefit the people.
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