Upper East Region discovers minerals in seven districts

The Upper East Regional Minister has disclosed discovery of mineral resources in several regional communities in the Region.

Donatus Akamugri Atanga in an interaction with journalists on Saturday, March 29 at the proposed Bolgatanga airport site said about seven districts have discovered gold minerals out of the 15 District Assemblies and Municipalities.

“This region, all of a sudden, we have discovered minerals around. Out of the 15 municipal district assemblies, we have about seven of them that have this deposits. And if they are having this deposits, it means that there’s business to do.

“And then, when they do the mining, they will need faster means to be able to send their gold to the national level without being disturbed by armed robberies,” he said.

The Minister said the construction of the Bolgatanga Airport will aid miners and gold buyers in transporting their mineral products to other parts of the country with ease.

He, however, called on stakeholders to assist the region in establishing the airport.

“There’s a need for us to fasten this to improve upon things. Upper East is a gateway to Burkina Faso and Togo. Our airport will be more lucrative.”