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Moreover, he said, the adoption of the law, besides promoting good governance, would allow the government to generate more revenue.
Speaking at this year's inter-mine first aid and safety competition, Mr. Koney said, "Many of us are not aware of specific projects funded with mining revenues or how these funds are spent. It is with this in mind that we urge the government to adopt a Mineral Revenue Management Act for the mining sector. "
The event took place this weekend in the resettlement community of Perseus Mines in Ayanfuri, in the central region, under the theme: "Life is priceless, so drive carefully".
The annual competition was established by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, the Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission and St. John Ambulance to raise awareness among mining sector staff and communities about awareness. .
Mr. Koney said that competition has been used as a platform to demonstrate the central role that health and safety play in the mining industry as well as in our domestic lives.
He congratulated the traditional leaders and other stakeholders for the cordial relations existing and urged the "Community Security Brigades to continue to demonstrate their progressive knowledge and skills in first aid in the event of an accident or situation". Emergency in order to protect and save lives ".
Stephen Kofi Ndede, Managing Director of Perseus Mining Ghana Ltd, said the company has implemented a variety of health and safety interventions, including security interviews and comprehensive risk management plans, including communities where it operates.
He added that even though the mining environment has become safer, communication routes leave much to be desired.
Mr. Ndede emphasized the need for a change in attitude, especially by all road users, and the promotion of good driving behavior on the roads.
The contest approved by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources involved Goldfields Damang Mines, Adamus Resources, Chirano Mines and the host, Perseus Mines Ghana Limited.
The first part, which consisted of a series on oral first aid and safety, during which participants were asked about their knowledge of first aid advice, was won by Adamus Resources; Goldfields Damang, won the first place in the community security brigades which was the second part.
Each participant received a curved 55-inch television.
Adamus Resources and Damang's Goldfields will represent Zone 2 in the national final of the end-of-the-year first aid and inter-mine safety competition, which will be hosted by Newmont Ghana Limited.
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