Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd has appointed Justice Fenteng as General Manager, an official statement has said. His appointment took effect from 1 April 2026. This appointment forms part of the company’s strategic realignment, reflecting a renewed focus on strong leadership, operational discipline, and sustainable growth.Mr. Fenteng brings extensive mining leadership experience across Ghana and …
Gold is poised to benefit significantly from an increasingly fragmented world as nations continue to pivot into the metal and away from the US dollar as their go-to reserve asset, according to Deutsche Bank. In a note published on Monday, the German investment bank said it sees a scenario where central banks, especially those in …
US President Donald Trump on Monday signed H.J.Res. 140 into law, overturning a 2023 decision by the Biden administration that had placed a 20-year ban on mining and geothermal leasing across more than 225,000 acres of national forest land in northeastern Minnesota.  The move reopens large swaths of territory in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties to potential …
Heath Goldfields Ltd. has announced the commencement of severance payments to eligible former employees of the Bogoso–Prestea Mine, as part of efforts to settle outstanding obligations. In a public notice dated April 27, 2026, the company said the payments are in line with the July 11, 2021 Severance Agreement and will cover the outstanding balance …
Twenty-four suspected illegal miners have been arrested following a dawn operation by Rapid Response Teams (RRT) at the Atewa Range Forest in the Eastern Region. The operation, carried out at about 3:30 a.m. on April 28 at Sagyimase, involved 30 personnel drawn from six teams across the country. It formed part of ongoing efforts to …
In Ghana and across Sub‑Saharan Africa, the fight against illegal artisanal mining has taken on a familiar rhythm. Rivers are polluted, forests scarred, headlines grow louder, and governments respond with crackdowns. Soldiers are deployed. Equipment is seized. Camps are dismantled. For a time, the mines fall silent. Ghana Investment Report Then, slowly and predictably, the …
Let us be clear about one thing. The local content regulations passed in 2020, and recently strengthened, do not seek to nationalize mines. Pay attention to the word nationalize, which is often misused by many commentators, including sections of the media. The regulations also do not seek to transfer full ownership of mines to locals. …
Zambia’s Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advancing global mine safety standards at the opening of the inaugural International Mine Rescue Competition in Kitwe. The event, the first of its kind to be hosted on the African continent, has drawn 22 elite mine rescue teams from across …
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited for the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions following findings of widespread illegal mining activities. In a statement issued on April 26, 2026, the Ministry said the decision was based on investigation reports by the Minerals Commission, …
Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is entering a new phase as the Minerals Commission moves to deploy advanced drone technology and expand a nationwide digital tracking system for mining equipment. The drones, expected to begin operations next week, will provide real-time surveillance of illegal mining activities, enabling authorities to respond swiftly …
