The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) conferred an honorary doctorate on Ibrahim Mahama, Founder of Engineers and Planners, during its 18th Special Congregation on Saturday, January 31. The award recognizes Ibrahim Mahama’s contributions to Ghana’s industrial and infrastructure sectors, including mining, construction, biofuels, and transportation. He recently acquired Azumah Resources, a move that expanded …
President John Dramani Mahama has called on all Ghanaians to support government’s fight against illegal mining, stressing that the crackdown will be pursued “without fear or favour.” Speaking at the Ghana Military Academy graduation on Friday, January 30, 2026, the President said illegal mining has caused extensive destruction to rivers, forests, and farmlands, making decisive …
Ten workers were abducted last week from a mining project in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, highlighting the persistent security risks facing companies operating in regions affected by organised crime. The incident occurred on January 23 at the Panuco silver-gold project near the town of Concordia, operated by Vancouver-based Vizsla Silver Corp. The company has …
FG Gold has highlighted significant progress toward achieving first gold production at the Baomahun Gold Project during a recent visit by a delegation from the Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA). The FSDEA team, led by Executive Director Mr. Alcides Safeca, toured the Baomahun project site and ongoing construction works, and held discussions with FG Gold’s …
Newmont has donated critical medical equipment valued at over GHC 2 million to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Ghana’s premier referral hospital, as well as its commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare delivery in Ghana.The equipment were donated to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the …
Zijin Gold International, a subsidiary of China’s Zijin Mining Group, has entered into an arrangement agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Allied Gold Corporation in a transaction valued at approximately CAD 5.5 billion, equivalent to about US$4.0 billion. The acquisition will give Zijin control of a portfolio of large-scale gold assets across Africa, including …
A 15-member delegation from various Tanzanian institutions has paid a working visit to Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of efforts to deepen cooperation and share experiences in environmental governance within the mining sector. The visit, which took place on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, aimed to provide the delegation with insights into Ghana’s environmental …
A high level mining sector delegation from Tanzania has paid a working visit to Ghana’s Minerals Commission. The visit, aimed at fostering mutual learning and strengthening cooperation in mining sector governance. The delegation was officially received by the Chief Executive Officer of Minerals Commission, Issac Tandoh, alongside the Commission’s executive leadership. During the welcoming session …
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Science and Technology has embarked on a three-day working visit to the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Gold Mine to assess the company’s compliance with Ghana’s environmental and mining regulations. The visit forms part of Parliament’s constitutional oversight mandate, with a particular focus on the mine’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and adherence …
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has cautioned that government’s proposed sliding-scale royalty regime of 5 per cent to 12 per cent on gross mineral revenue could worsen the investment climate in the mining sector and lead to reduced capital inflows, stalled projects and potential job losses. In a statement issued on Monday, the Chamber acknowledged …
