Planning and implementation of the information management system of the mining sector of Ghana
Aryee, Benjamin N.A. ... [et al.]
The mining sector in Ghana contributes about 39 % to the total export value of Ghana and employs directly more than 36,000 people. Despite the fast growth of the sector over the last years, the known reserves of minerals have depleted rapidly due to the introduction of effective mining methods and new deposits are not being discovered due to lack of funds. The mining companies will require support from the mining sector institutions to cut down on their exploration budgets through: - provision of geo-scientific information such as reports, drilling results, evaluations, geological, geophysical, and geochemical maps, - execution of state funded exploration and investigation activities, - provision of up-to-date information about the existing mining and exploration leases, - formulation and implementation of policies, which will be investor friendly. The project The Design, Procurement and Commissioning of the Information Management System at the Ministry of Lands, Forestry and Mines and its Agenciess deals with the creation of the information technological pre-requisites for this support. A complex database is under construction that will enable access from various authorities in Ghana to provide easy access to valuable geo-scientific data and topographical base data such as geo-referenced maps and other data layers. Basic GIS functions are included. In addition, complex user rights settings allow data entry for qualified users. In terms of good governance, it will create more transparency and efficiency with regard to geological and mining related business activities, and provide a strong support to the activities of the mining sector institutions. Some geoscientific information will be available to the general public on the new web site of the mining sector institutions which is envisaged to contribute to sustainable and environmentally friendly mining and land use planning procedures.
Event: 5th FIG Regional Conference for Africa : Promoting Land Administration and Good Governance
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