Nyinahini chiefs appeal to gov't to resolve Exton Cubic bauxite issue

The Chief of Nkawie, Mpasasohene and other Chiefs of the Nyinahini area have appealed to government and the relevant authorities to resolve the standoff between Exton Cubic Group Limited and the government in order to facilitate the full implementation of the Bauxite project by Exton Cubic Group Limited.
The Nkawiepanyinhene who spoke for the Chiefs at a press conference held at the Nkawie Chief palace on the 29th of August 2017 asked for a depoliticization of the project. Addressing the press, the aggrieved Chiefs decried the unnecessary political interference by some politicians and warned that they were going to resist such moves.
They underscored the need for the Bauxite project in Nyinahini to be developed by Exton Cubic Group Limited, a local Ghanaian mining Company.
They indicated that all the several companies who have been to the area to develop the Nyinahini Bauxite Deposit since it was discovered in 19922 have failed to do so and said that they were happy that Exton Cubic Group have been able to reach this far.
“We want this Bauxite project by Exton Cubic Group Limited in Nyinahini to see the light of day. Per the plan and detailed discussion we had with Exton Cubic Group, the project will develop the town because of the Railway project, Alumina Refinery and other components of the project. We have met them on several occasions and have informed the Asantehene, Otomfour Osei Tutu II about their engagements,” the said.
They expressed hope that the company will build the needed infrastructure for the project and create employment opportunities for the teeming unemployed youth for the Nyinahini community, its adjoining communities and the country at large.
They debunked claims that Exton Cubic has commenced actual mining of bauxite at Nyinahini, explaining that they are aware of the prospecting activities at the area.
They appealed to the government to facilitate and support Exton Cubic’s vision of developing the Nyinahini Bauxite deposit into an Integrated Aluminum Industry because it was going to transform the Nyinahini catchment area and create employment for the youth and people of the area.
The chiefs explained that they have dreamt and envisioned this project for years and appealed to the President and all the appropriate state institutions to support this project and make it a success’.
The hundreds of youth of the area who were there to support the Chiefs kept chanting “We want Jobs, we want jobs” throughout the conference.