Ebonyi Assembly Shuts Illegal Mine, Praises Compliant Operator in Ivo LGA
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly Committee on Solid Mineral Development, led by Hon. Ifeanyi Nwakpu, visited Greenfield Metals in Ihetutu Community, Ivo LGA. The chairman condemned unsafe underground mining, ordered an immediate closure, and noted the company’s failure to present its Environmental Impact Assessment, audit reports, community agreement, and revenue receipts. Hon. Abiri Godwin Abiri and Hon. Stephen Orji Igwe backed the closure and warned the firm would remain sealed until it fully complied with the Mining Act. The committee then inspected Arab Contractors and commended the company for meeting all safety standards, submitting the needed documents, and regularly remitting internally generated revenue. Arab Contractors’ Accountant, Mr. Kurotamuno Inioruton, pledged ongoing compliance and thanked the assembly for providing a secure operating environment. The committee also visited China Oriental Quarry Company to reinforce its oversight of responsible mineral development in the state.
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