Introduction
Large-scale mining in Ghana
Large-scale mining is particularly visible in Ghana. Large-scale
gold mining is hugely capital intensive requiring high levels of
mechanization and expertise. Responsible large-scale gold mining is
the bedrock of Ghana's mining Laws and Regulations. Responsible
mining has a significant positive impact, both on the macro-economy
of Ghana and the lives of the citizens within the catchment areas
where this mining takes place. Many multinational companies which
undertake large-scale responsible mining in Ghana depend on the
services of a license Mining Support Service Companies to
thrive.
To ensure responsible mining, the Laws and Regulations of Ghana
are so well-tailored or structured that mining support service
companies have a significant all-important role to play. A license
Mining Support Service Company is by law mandated to provide the
large-scale mining companies with a high level of mechanization
(industry tools,
