Register all mining machinery with DVLA by August 1-Gov't to operators
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The directive, which was made public in a statement signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, warned that any mining equipment left unregistered after the deadline will be seized by the State without exception.
In a bold move to clamp down on illegal mining and bolster national security, the Government of Ghana has issued a directive requiring that all machinery used in mining activities be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) by August 1, 2025.
The directive, which was made public in a statement signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, warned that any mining equipment left unregistered after the deadline will be seized by the State without exception.
From August 2, 2025, the Ghana Police Service and DVLA will begin full enforcement of the order, targeting all forms of machinery, particularly excavators and earth-moving equipment that are often used without accountability in environmentally destructive operations.
The government views the registration drive as a critical tool for tracking ownership and usage of mining equipment, which has long been exploited by illegal miners to wreak havoc in forest zones and along water bodies.
“This effort will enhance traceability and ensure only authorised machinery is in operation,” the statement added.
The Ministry is urging all operators, owners, and stakeholders in the mining sector to comply ahead of the cut-off date, emphasizing that the directive is non-negotiable and will be enforced to the letter.
The measure forms part of Ghana’s national reset agenda—a sweeping campaign aimed at restoring order, protecting natural resources, and strengthening the rule of law in extractive industries.
