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Zawya
30-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Mining in Motion Welcomes United Kingdom (UK) – Ghana Gold Program as Bronze Sponsor
The United Kingdom - Ghana Gold Program (UKGGP) has confirmed its participation as a Bronze Sponsor at the highly anticipated – Ghana's premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for June 2 – 4, 2025 in Accra. Implemented by UK-based TAG International in partnership with the Ghanaian government, the UKGGP aims to combat illegal mining, promote the formalization of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), and enhance miners' technical capabilities through targeted training and capacity-building initiatives. At Mining in Motion, UKGGP representatives will engage with Ghanaian regulators, mining stakeholders, and international partners to address the pressing challenges posed by illegal mining and explore best practices for sustainable and inclusive mining development. Despite generating over $5 billion annually in export revenue, Ghana's ASGM sector loses up to $2.3 billion to illegal operations - a gap that can be significantly reduced through effective formalization. In response, the UKGGP is spearheading community development and skills training efforts in mineral-rich regions such as Aboso, Prestea, and Bondaye, aiming to equip miners with the tools needed to operate within the formal mining value chain. Mining in Motion, with its strong focus on ASGM empowerment, formalization and environmental rehabilitation and sustainability, provides an ideal platform for UKGGP to showcase its mission and impact. UKGGP representatives will participate in high-level panel discussions, exclusive networking sessions, and project showcases, highlighting initiatives aimed at empowering ASGM operators, promote environmental rehabilitation, and drive sustainable mining practices in Ghana. Organized by the Ashanti Green Initiative – led by Oheneba Kwaku Duah, Prince of Ghana's Ashanti Kingdom – in collaboration with Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, World Bank, and the World Gold Council, with the support of Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the summit offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with industry leaders. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power. For sponsorship opportunities or delegate participation, contact: Sales@ About Mining in Motion Summit: Stay informed about the latest advancements, network with industry leaders, and engage in critical discussions on key issues impacting small-scale miners and medium- to large-scale mining in Ghana. Secure your spot at the Mining in Motion 2025 Summit by visiting
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Britain is expensive, run down and prejudiced': The ad campaign aimed at driving away Albanian migrants
A government-funded advertising campaign depicts the UK as expensive, run down and prejudiced – in a bid to stop Albanian migrants from coming to the country. Videos used in the social media drive, designed to reduce the number of people on small boats crossing the Channel, show shops covered in graffiti as well as parts of broken furniture on a housing estate. Titled 'Stories from Britain', they also contain Albanian refugees complaining about the cost of living in Britain and the prejudice they face, as part of a £3.75m-a-year project funded by the Foreign Office. However, an internal Foreign Office document, seen by the i Paper, found there was 'limited evidence on the effectiveness' of what it dubbed a 'dissuasive communications approach'. The scheme, which was started under the last Conservative government but continued under Labour, also promotes posts which highlight positive reasons for Albanians to stay in their own country. Critics called the project a "costly failure". William Yarwood of the Taxpayers' Alliance, said: "Taxpayers will be seriously concerned to see their hard-earned cash being spent on a secretive PR campaign that talks Britain down.' Daniel Sohege, of human rights policy consultancy Stand For All, said: "Campaigns to deter people coming to the UK are not new, and each time they have proven to be a costly failure. These campaigns ignore the reality of why and how Albanians come to the UK. They still form one of the largest groups being trafficked into the UK." In one video, seen by the paper, a migrant called Vera warned of 'discrimination', adding: 'The mindset that people have about Albanians... It is not a very positive mindset. To live in England is very difficult." In another, someone called Jonel hits out at the cost of living crisis and Brexit. He said: "I came here with a visa. There have been many changes, especially in the last eight years due to Brexit and some other changes because of the pandemic we went through. Many things have changed, and the cost of living has become very high." The social media campaign is run by TAG International, a consultancy based in Westminster. A government spokesperson said: "This account is not run by the UK government and the views it promotes are from individuals from the Albanian diaspora and those who have returned to Albania. Tackling irregular migration and protecting Britain's borders is a priority for this government." TAG International has been contacted for comment.
