Rivercess – Dredging and illicit mining activities are on the increase in Rivercess County, with little or nothing being done by the county and national authorities to curb the act, according to community leaders in affected communities. Despite the government’s ban on dredge mining, the county remains greatly affected by unlawful mining. He accused the County Superintendent J. BisMark Karbiah, Development Superintendent Amos G. Somah, the County Mining Agent and the county joint security of aiding the illicit mining. David claims that they pay regular due to the County Superintendent and the County Mining agent. But Rivercess County Superintendent has refuted claims that he had been collecting money from illicit miners in the county.

Source: Front Page Africa August 26, 2020 23:37 UTC