BHP is said to have delayed billions of dollars in Pilbara decarbonization projects despite internally warning that slow emissions cuts...
Ghana’s Lands Minister rules out blanket nationalisation policy amid mining debate
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reiterated that the Government of Ghana has no blanket...
Ghana Gold Board signs refinery partnership with Royal Ghana Gold Ltd
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a refinery agreement with Royal Ghana Gold Refinery as part of efforts to...
Africa Extractives Media Fellowship Opens 2026 Applications for Ghanaian Journalists
NewsWire Africa has opened applications for the second cohort of the Africa Extractives Media Fellowship, Ghana’s only structured, multi-month journalism...
Edward Koranteng advocates regional certification framework for energy sector
Lead Advisor to the Africa Mining and Commodities Fund, Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, has called for the harmonisation of professional...
rCOMSDEP, World Bank tour formalised small-scale mining site
A delegation from the World Bank has undertaken a working visit to the Anwiah–Teleku–Bokazo Cooperative Mining Site in the Ellembelle...
MFWA study calls for tougher penalties for galamsey in forest reserves
Illegal miners operating in Ghana’s forest reserves could face stricter penalties under proposed reforms aimed at making polluters financially responsible...
Atewa Forest: Ghana’s biodiversity hotspot caught between degradation and restoration
As Ghana faces growing concerns over climate change, rising temperatures and pressure on water resources, environmental experts are drawing attention...
Researchers propose 3–5 year moratorium on mining to restore degraded lands and rivers in Ghana
A new study on the ecological impact of illegal mining in Ghana has proposed a temporary 3–5 year moratorium on...
Gold Fields appoints Francois Hardy as chief technical officer
Gold Fields has appointed mining executive Francois Hardy as its new Chief Technical Officer, effective August 1, 2026. Hardy brings...