Establishment of 44 Mineral Markets to Reduce Smuggling

TLDR

• According to Bina, the contribution of small-scale miners to the national economy has increased from about five per cent to 40 per cent, while the establishment of mineral markets across the country has helped reduce.
• He commended the government for establishing around 44 mineral markets, saying the move has improved transparency and enabled miners to benefit more from their activities.
• He also called for the establishment of one-stop centres at mineral markets to reduce regulatory challenges and improve efficiency.