Anambra State says it will begin the registration and certification procedures for mining in the state.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the commissioner for Information, Chief Paul Nwosu and made available to the media on Sunday, 4th August, 2024.
According to the statement, the certification and registration is to enable mining activities to commence in the state.
The statement read:
NEW REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR MINING TO RECOMMENCE IN ANAMBRA STATE*
To enable Mining activities to recommence at different sites in Anambra State, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR, Governor of Anambra State has approved new registration and certification procedures before prospective Miners can resume operations.
The procedures are as follows:
1. Registration and documentation will be done at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources.
2. Verification of documents will be done by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Anambra State Solid Minerals Development Company and Ministry of Environment.
3. Screening will be done by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Anambra State Solid Minerals Development Company, Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Justice.
4. Confirmation will be done by Anambra State Mining Reforms Committee.
5. Approval will be given by the Governor of Anambra State
6. Clearance to operate will then be issued by the Anambra State Mining Reforms Committee.
Except these procedures are complied with, no Miner will be allowed to operate in Anambra State.
PAUL NWOSU
Ministry of Information
Anambra State
August 4, 2024
