Financial institutions (FIs) worldwide are at significant risk of exposure to the illegal wildlife trade (IWT), a crime that threatens...
Africa’s Minerals Key to Global Energy Transition, Says IFC Executive
Africa’s vast mineral wealth positions the continent at the heart of the global energy transition. Unlocking these resources, however, will...
GHEITI: Fiscal uncertainty, not royalties, biggest threat to Ghana’s mining investment
The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) has warned that the biggest threat to Ghana’s investment attractiveness in the mining...
Report: 40% of Banks fail to screen for illegal mining risks in high risk sectors
Many banks and investors are failing to screen for illegal mining risks, even while operating in high-risk sectors, according to...
Mali establishes judicial mining task force
Mali is creating a specialised task force with judicial powers to oversee gold mining and quarrying operations across the country,...
Report: Iran war could leave lasting shock on commodities
The US-Israel war against Iran has already disrupted global commodity markets, tightening supply in energy, chemicals and several metals while...
Resolute Mining greenlights Doropo gold project investment
Resolute Mining has approved a final investment decision for the Doropo gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, clearing the way for...
AngloGold Ashanti trains 100 artisans in Obuasi to support local economic growth
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has graduated 100 artisans from its host communities under the company’s Skills Development and Certification Programme,...
Mahama Commissions Sahara LPG Vessel in South Korea
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the Sahara LPG Vessel, marking a major step in strengthening Ghana’s energy infrastructure and...
Operators seek 10-year quarry leases as Minerals Commission engages stakeholders
Commercial quarry operators in Ghana have called for an extension of quarry lease terms from five to ten years to...