Daakye Mining Enterprise, a mining company located at Wassa Gyapa in the Amenfi East District of the Western Region of Ghana, has been adjudged the Overall Best Small-Scale Mining company at the maiden edition of the Responsible Small-Scale Mining Awards held at the Alisa Hotel on Wednesday, 22 December 2021.

The miner won the laurel for managing a mining site with a valid mining and environmental licence and digging permit.

In addition to this, it was said to have a well-coordinated working system with good records keeping; an emergency assembly point, first aid kits and other relevant requirements.

Daakye Mining Enterprise took home a plaque, a gold catcher worth $125,000 and a sponsored trip to a mining conference.

The award was presented by Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia.

Aside from the Overall Best Small-Scale Miner, the event presented other three categories including the Most Promising Small Scale Miner, Best District Officer and a special award from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.

The Most Promising Small Scale Miner award which was presented by Chief of Staff Akosua Osei-Opare was given to Mr Bright Kwabena Obeng of Beloved Mining Enterprise, Assin Fosu Mining District.

Mr Obeng also took with him a plaque and a sponsored trip to a mining conference.

The next award was presented by Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Samuel A. Jinapor to Mr Clemence Adzormahe as the Best District Officer for his regular visit to sites and hard work.

The last of the four awards for the night was the Special Award, presented to Omanhene Kwabena Asante of Adom TV for his consistent efforts toward sanitising the sector.

He received a cash price of GHS10,000 and a citation from Mr George Mireku Duker, who did the presentation.

As part of efforts to encourage and promote Responsible Small-Scale Mining in the country, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources instituted the Responsible Small-Scale Mining Awards Scheme.

It is going to be an annual event aimed at acknowledging and rewarding Small-Scale Miners who have complied with regulatory and operational requirements including adhering to health, safety, environmental and other operating standards of mining.