As the mining industry asks how it can defend its reputation amid a critical and activist-oriented narrative prevailing in the West, young people in mining are taking it upon themselves to counter that narrative using smartphones and social media to tell their own stories. Enter the small but growing world of mining influencers: miners or …
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has strongly condemned recent xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other foreign nationals in South Africa, calling on authorities there to ensure the safety and protection of all residents and visitors. Speaking at the opening of the 19th West African Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX 2026) in Accra on Tuesday, Chief …
The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), has shut down six illegal mining operations in the Mazaruni Mining District in Region Seven as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on unlawful mining activities. The enforcement action was carried out on Tuesday following reports of illegal mining in the area. …
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has directed all individuals and organisations undertaking land, mine and water body reclamation projects to obtain an Environmental Permit before commencing work, in accordance with the Environmental Protection (Environmental Assessment) Regulations, 2025 (L.I. 2504). The EPA said the requirement, contained in Regulation 40 of the regulations, applies to mine reclamation …
Barrick Mining is said to be weighing up a London listing for its African business, a move that may involve merging with Endeavour Mining , Reuters reported on Monday. According to a source cited by Reuters, the two companies are considering several scenarios, one of which is for Barrick to keep its Toronto listing as …
The Responsible Cooperative Mining & Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) has extended its comprehensive training programme for small-scale miners to Bunso in the Eastern Region as part of efforts to formalize and strengthen Ghana’s small-scale mining sector. The programme is aimed at equipping miners with the knowledge, skills, and best practices needed to undertake responsible, safe, …
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and Women in Mining Ghana (WIM Ghana) have discussed potential areas of collaboration aimed at increasing women's participation and leadership in Ghana’s mining sector. The discussions took place during a courtesy call by WIM Ghana on MIIF Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Justina Nelson, and focused on initiatives to promote …
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) in South Africa has condemned recent attacks, intimidation, and violence against African migrants amid rising tensions in parts of the country.In a statement, the union described the assaults, destruction of property, threats, and xenophobic acts targeting foreign nationals as unacceptable and contrary to the spirit of African unity and …
I have observed commentary from fellow Ghanaians regarding Gold Fields’ request for the renewal of the company’s mining lease. I understand the pain and frustration many citizens feel after hearing the stories of some Ghanaians returning from South Africa — especially those who had to sell properties they spent years building at very low prices …
IMANI Africa founder Franklin Cudjoe has reacted to circulating videos from South Africa which he describes as disturbing, calling for calm and restraint in response. In a social media post, Cudjoe said the videos he had seen were “too horrible to share,” and cautioned against any form of retaliation against South Africans living in Ghana. …
