The Upper East Region has discovered mineral resources, especially gold, in several regional communities.
About seven districts have discovered gold minerals out of the 15 District Assemblies and Municipalities.
This was disclosed by the Upper East Regional Minister Donatus Akamugri Atanga in an interaction with journalists at the proposed Bolgatanga airport site on Friday, March 28.
The minister stated that 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.
“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 deposit. And if they are having this deposit, 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.
“There’s a need for us to quicken things to improve upon things. Upper East is a gateway to Burkiana Faso and Togo. Our airport will be more lucrative.”