The Jema Anti-Galamsey Advocacy (JAGA) Watch Committee has been strengthened with the inauguration of six new members to intensify surveillance and community protection against illegal mining(galamsey) and other forms of crime and indiscipline. The six new members were inaugurated on Thursday, 3 September 2026, at the Jema Community Centre by the Enchi District Commander of …
The Mining Appeals Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) will hold its inaugural sittings on 14th September 2026, marking the full operationalization of Zambia’s dedicated forum for resolving mining-related disputes. The milestone delivers on Government’s commitment to guarantee access to justice for investors, mining rights holders, communities and other stakeholders who may be affected by decisions arising from …
Mining consultant Dr Kenneth Bansah has welcomed steps by the Minerals Commission to address wage and compensation concerns affecting workers employed by local mining contractors. According to Dr Bansah, the Commission moved on August 8 to address some of the welfare concerns raised by workers in the implementation of Ghana’s local content policy in the …
Switzerland has begun banning purchases and imports of Sudanese gold and restricting mining supplies in an effort to choke off a source of financing for the country’s three-year war. The measures prohibit the purchase, import and transit of gold originating in Sudan, along with related services and financial assistance. Switzerland has also banned the sale …
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has awarded scholarships to 150 tertiary students from its host communities as part of its continued support for education. The beneficiaries, comprising 86 females, were presented with the scholarships at a ceremony held at the Akoon Clubhouse, Green Compound. Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice President, Community, Gold Fields Ghana …
A Rocha Ghana has defended its assessment that illegal mining is encroaching on more than 50 forest reserves in Ghana, saying the dispute over whether the figure is 44, 51 or another number should be settled through evidence and verification. In a statement issued on Wednesday (September 9), the environmental organisation said its March 28, …
The Minerals Commission has directed contract mining companies in Ghana to develop industry-wide benchmarks for wages and conditions of service, amid concerns over disparities in pay and working conditions across the sector. The directive was issued at a meeting between the Commission, major contract mining companies and other stakeholders, where Chief Executive Officer Isaac Andrews …
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has directed mining operators across the country to strengthen safety measures ahead of forecast heavy rainfall associated with an expected unusual El Niño season. In a notice issued on September 9, 2026, the RMB said forecasts from Meteo Rwanda indicate that the country is expected to experience …
AngloGold Ashanti has donated GH₵ 445,000.00 to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to support its self-help housing initiative, the Burma Camp Redevelopment Project. The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) William Agyapong, received the donation on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, during a courtesy visit by a delegation from AngloGold Ashanti. The …
China added the most gold to its reserves since 2023, accelerating purchases in August even as bullion prices surged. Holdings at the People’s Bank of China, one of the world’s biggest official-sector buyers, rose by 650,000 ounces, according to data released by the central bank on Monday. That extends the PBOC’s buying streak to 22 …
