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 …
The Minerals Commission has signalled a tougher regulatory stance on health, safety and environmental standards in Ghana’s mining sector, declaring that “zero harm” is no longer an aspiration but a baseline requirement for all operators. Speaking as Guest of Honour at the Mining Health and Safety Series 2026, Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mr. …
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has engaged leadership of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners and the Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana to deliberate on critical issues affecting the gold production value chain. During the meeting, the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, highlighted concerns regarding purity losses within the gold value …
Do not always smell the elephant. Pause, read, learn, and understand. In the past few days, news has circulated that the Minerals Commission has requested mining companies to transfer certain operations to local contractors. As usual, the conversations have been divided along partisan lines. While one side supports the move, others have been critical, often …
The Ghana Chamber of Mines, in conjunction with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has officially launched Ghana’s first National Standards for Grinding Media. The event, held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, marks a decisive step toward strengthening local manufacturing and asserting standards sovereignty within the country’s flagship mining industry. The launch brought together key stakeholders …
The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has cautioned mining licence holders to strictly adhere to health and safety standards or face tougher sanctions. Speaking at the Second Africa Mining Health and Safety Series in Takoradi, Mr. Tandoh stressed that mining companies will be held fully responsible for all activities on …
Ghana’s Minerals Commission has directed Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti and Zijin Mining to fully comply with contract mining requirements by December 2026, according to separate letters sent to the companies in October and January and seen by Reuters. The companies had each requested extensions to meet the requirements, but the regulator warned that failure to comply …
Sierra Leone and Senegal have signed a landmark cooperation agreement on mining and energy, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting sustainable development in both sectors. The agreement was signed by Sierra Leone’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, during the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa. It is …
