The Minerals Commission has commissioned a multipurpose astroturf sports complex at Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region, aimed at supporting sports development and improving social infrastructure in mining communities. The facility, located in Kenyasi No. 1, is expected to serve residents of Kenyasi No. 1, Kenyasi No. 2, Ntotoroso and surrounding communities. The complex includes an …
Residents, youth and opinion leaders in communities within the catchment area of the Gold Fields Tarkwa Mine have demonstrated in support of the renewal of the company’s mining lease, which expires in April 2027. The demonstrators marched through parts of the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, calling on the government to allow Gold Fields to continue operating the …
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has directed all Self-Financing Aggregators (SFAs) to ensure that gold doré purchased under arrangements with approved offtakers is refined in Ghana before export. The directive, issued by GoldBod’s Compliance Directorate on August 24, 2026, takes effect on September 1, 2026. Under the directive, no gold doré may be exported in …
Gold Fields CEO Mark Fraser has urged the Ghanaian government to treat the company fairly in its application to renew the mining lease for the Tarkwa Mine. Speaking during a media roundtable on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Fraser said the company was only seeking treatment consistent with the law and with how other mining companies …
The Minerals Commission has commissioned its new Kumasi Regional Office in the Ashanti Region, marking a significant milestone in its drive to decentralise regulatory services and strengthen minerals governance across Ghana. The modern complex comprises a seven-storey office block, a two-storey specialised laboratory, and a museum and public education facility. Designed as a one-stop centre …
The Western Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer, Seth Kobina, at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region. On 20th August 2026 at about 8:00 p.m., some armed men attacked a gold buying shop and shot the owner in the …
KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) has rewarded its 14,500 employees and business partner workers with gift vouchers after the company achieved a monthly copper production milestone of 10,000 tonnes in July. KCM chief executive officer Malcolm Mewett said the reward was intended to recognise the workforce’s collective effort, commitment and safety performance. Mr Mewett described the …
The fight against illegal mining, or galamsey, in Ghana has been undermined not only by the activities of illegal miners but also by alleged corruption and complicity among some of those tasked with stopping them. In an article, mining expert Dr Kenneth Bansah, traces the problem over the past 16 years, highlighting allegations of bribery, …
India’s state-owned Coal India, the world’s largest coal producer, is evaluating opportunities in Ghana’s bauxite sector as it seeks to diversify beyond its traditional coal business and expand its mineral interests overseas. The reported interest forms part of a broader strategy under which the company is considering mineral opportunities in Africa and other regions, including …
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has reported significant progress in the reclamation of degraded mining sites at Apedwa and Akyem Muoso following earlier enforcement action. During a follow-up inspection on August 17, 2026, NAIMOS found that about 80 per cent of the degraded area at Apedwa had been reclaimed, with work ongoing to …
