Don't attempt entering Nyinahini concession – Minerals Commission orders Exton Cubic
The Minerals Commission has directed Exton Cubic Group Limited to halt any attempt to commence bauxite mining at Nyinahini.
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The directive, according to the Commission is because Exton Cubic Group has not met certain conditions per the terms of their mining lease.
A statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Kwaku Addae Antwi-Boasiako said the company has not obtained the necessary approvals and permits required by law from the Forestry Commission, Water Resources Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or nay other regulatory body.
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Exton Cubic Group in a statement on Monday said it has been granted a Forestry Entry Permit by the Forestry Commission.
But the Mineral’S Commission statement said the validity of the Forestry Permit was strictly contingent upon the company’s fulfilment of all statutory regulations of the EPA, Water Resources Commission and Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission.
The statement added that the mining lease was subject to ratification by Parliament in accordance with Article 268(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 5(4) of Act 703.
“Upon the execution of this mining lease, the company shall submit a certified true copy of the mining lease to the Minister to be laid in Parliament for ratification,” the statement added.
