Guinea, the world’s largest bauxite producer, is considering introducing export quotas for mining companies as early as this month, said Reuters on Tuesday, citing sources familar with the matter. The move comes as global prices for the aluminium feedstock have fallen between 20% and 35% from their 2025 highs, while rising freight costs squeeze producer …
The Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), in collaboration with the Minerals Commission, has officially commenced a nationwide registration exercise for all small-scale miners and mining groups. The initiative seeks to formalise and regulate the small-scale mining sector across the country. It also aims to bring structure, accountability, and environmental responsibility to an …
Asante Gold Corporation has reported steady operational progress at its Bibiani and Chirano mines in Ghana, with improved production levels and ongoing efforts to optimise output despite some operational challenges. The company said Bibiani recorded its seventh consecutive month of gold production growth through January 2026, supported by increased material movement and an expanded mining …
Africa’s vast mineral wealth positions the continent at the heart of the global energy transition. Unlocking these resources, however, will require sustainable project development, strong governance, and meaningful economic impact, according to Namrata Thapar, Global Head of Metals & Mining at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in an interview with MITV during the Investing in …
The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) has warned that the biggest threat to Ghana’s investment attractiveness in the mining sector is the lack of fiscal predictability and certainty, which are essential for long-term planning. The statement follows concerns raised by the Ghana Chamber of Mines that the government’s proposed sliding-scale royalty regime of 5% …
Mali is creating a specialised task force with judicial powers to oversee gold mining and quarrying operations across the country, said Bloomberg News on Thursday. The Brigade spéciale des mines will conduct inspections and enforcement actions to combat illegal mining and reduce its environmental and social consequences, said the newswire citing minutes from a cabinet …
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has graduated 100 artisans from its host communities under the company’s Skills Development and Certification Programme, aimed at equipping residents with practical skills to support sustainable livelihoods. The six-month intensive training programme provided participants with hands-on instruction in welding and fabrication, auto mechanics, auto electricals, electronics, and plumbing. The training also …
Commercial quarry operators in Ghana have called for an extension of quarry lease terms from five to ten years to provide greater investment certainty and support the long-term development of the country’s industrial minerals sector. The proposal emerged during a high-level meeting between the Minerals Commission and the Commercial Quarry Operators Association, held on Thursday, …
The Minerals Commission has intensified efforts to position Ghana as a leading global destination for mining investment following its participation in the 94th Annual Convention of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026 in Toronto. The four-day convention, held from March 1 to March 4, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, brought …
Gold Fields has taken a significant step in empowering young people in the host communities of its Tarkwa mine by training over 570 youths to prepare them for future employment opportunities. The training programme was organised by the company’s Community Relations and People (HR) departments, in collaboration with the Community Employment Committee. It aimed to …
