Concerned groups vowed to resist government-backed mining projects.

Some aggrieved groups at Yamfo and Afrisipakurom, both communities in the Ahafo Region have vowed to resist a government-backed mining project within their enclave. 

Inhabitants say the resettlement plan which is supposed to precede the mineral operation has not been carried through. 

Last year, the situation almost escalated after a joint police-military team was deployed during a data collection exercise to calm the situation.

Meanwhile, some affected homes have already been marked for demolition which is expected to take place soon.

Under the minerals and mining act 2006 act 703, inhabitants who prefer to be compensated by way of resettlement as a result of being displaced by a proposed mineral operation are settled on suitable alternate land, with due regard to their economic well-being and social and cultural value.

Resettlement is carried out by the relevant town planning laws.

But, to these aggrieved inhabitants of Afrisipakurom and Yamfo, the law is not being followed through.

However, checks established that three other affected communities; Terchire, Susuanso, and Adrobaa are so far okay with the planned resettlement which the deputy minister of Lands and Natural resources, George Mireku Duker is supervising.

Newmont mining company is yet to respond to the agitated groups.