The Ghana Chamber of Mines has expressed support for a review of Stability and Development Agreements in the mining sector but cautioned against their outright abolition, warning that such a move could undermine long-term investment and the sustainability of Ghana’s mining industry. In a statement issued on Monday(19 January), the Chamber reaffirmed its commitment to …
Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, says the fight against illegal mining has recorded a major breakthrough following a coordinated enforcement operation in the Western Region. In a statement issued on Monday, 19 January, the Minister said the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), working in collaboration with the Blue Water …
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has held a graduation dinner for the third cohort of its Graduate Training Programme, marking the successful completion of training by participants at the Tarkwa and Damang Mines. Over the past two years, a total of 90 trainees have undergone structured, hands-on training, acquiring technical, professional and workplace skills aimed …
Ghana plans to scrap long-term mining investment stability agreements and double royalty rates under sweeping reforms aimed at capturing greater benefits from soaring gold prices, the country’s mining regulator has told Reuters. The measures form part of a broader overhaul designed to balance investor confidence with the government’s push to secure a larger share of …
An environmental scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr. Ekua Odoom, says community complicity is significantly undermining efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, despite renewed government interventions. Dr. Odoom, a researcher at the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS), made the remarks during a roundtable discussion on “John Mahama 2.0 – …
When students from Kona District Assembly (D/A) Primary and Junior High School mounted the podium at the 2025 Ghana Robotics Competition (GRC), their victory told a bigger story of access, opportunity, and strategic investment in education. With just three days of preparation and competing for the first time, three students from the community of Kona …
Isaac Tandoh, CEO of Ghana’s Minerals Commission, will be among the speakers at Mining Indaba 2026, one of the world’s leading mining conferences, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, this February. The event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss emerging trends and innovations shaping the future of mining. Tandoh is a …
Across Africa, mining policy is undergoing a profound shift—from the simple extraction of raw materials for export to proactive strategies designed to create economic value within national borders. Two leading examples of this transformation are Botswana and Ghana, whose recent reforms and strategic policy choices are reshaping how mining contributes to domestic development rather than …
Zijin Golden Ridge Limited (ZGRL) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Birim North District through collaboration in the areas of local employment, worker safety, and peaceful coexistence. The mining company says dialogue, open communication, and continuous engagement form the foundation for a strong and mutually beneficial long-term partnership with its host communities. ZGRL made this …
Rio Tinto has engaged JPMorgan and two other advisers on its potential acquisition of Glencore, a deal that could create the world’s largest miner worth over $200 billion, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters. The other banks Rio Tinto has engaged are Evercore and Australian financial services group Macquarie, the person said. …
