Mining companies have abandoned their corporate social responsibilities

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Ghana is the second-largest gold producer in Africa after South Africa, and the third-largest African producer of aluminum metal and manganese ore, and a significant producer of bauxite and diamond.

Touching on this the Assemblymember of Hwentenase electoral area Kwabeng said despite the huge revenue generated from mining activities, there is a growing unease amongst the population as regards the real benefits accruing to the country, especially the mining communities.

“I am currently in my third consecutive four-year term in that stead as the Assembly Member of Kwabeng the operational headquarters of the XTRA GOLD, and this mining company has not paid a dime of their corporate social responsibilities.”

“I have followed up with a lawsuit but still not positive feedback as I’m talking to you know the case is still in court pending judgement,” he added.

However, Mr Okyere Boateng and environmentalist at Anyinam speaking on the same issues said this is a major problem not only in Kwabeng but Anyinam and its environment as well.

“This is a major issue not only in Kwabeng and Anyinam but a lot of mining communities, the miners have totally abandoned their social responsibilities”, he stressed.

Mining activities are having dire socio-economic and environmental impacts on the mining communities.

Pressure is mounting on the government to manage the available natural resources in an efficient and sustainable manner.

This paper provides a concise account of the growth and development dynamics of the mining industry in Ghana and assesses the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and practices of the major mining companies in the country.

By: Radio1 | Michael Agyapong Agyapa | Ghana