Prices for gasoline and diesel have more than doubled since the US-Israel conflict with Iran began in February, affecting transport businesses, farmers and anyone who drives a vehicle in America. Ahead of the critical midterm elections, there have been growing calls for more to be done to reduce the price of fuel, and US President …
The Minerals Commission has clarified that the offshore reconnaissance licences granted to Goldcoast GRC Ghana Limited have not been cancelled or revoked, despite a directive suspending activities under the licences pending stakeholder consultations. The Commission said the suspension was ordered following concerns raised by civil society organisations and other stakeholders about the potential environmental and …
Natascha Viljoen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newmont Corporation, was inducted into the Joburg Indaba Mining Hall of Fame at the opening of the Joburg Indaba last night. The honour recognises more than 30 years of leadership across mining and processing operations, from the plants of South Africa to the helm of the world’s …
Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed concern over the growing threat posed by illegal mining, warning that the country risks losing vital forest reserves, particularly the Atewa Forest, if the menace is not urgently addressed. Speaking during a meeting with the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra on Tuesday, October …
Global gold-backed ETFs attracted a record US$31 billion in the third quarter of 2026, driven largely by strong demand from investors in Europe and North America, according to the World Gold Council. The funds attracted US$10 billion in September alone, bringing total global gold ETF holdings to a record 4,256 tonnes, an increase of 67 …
Ghana is moving to overhaul its 1999 National Land Policy amid persistent land disputes, multiple sales of land, encroachment on public lands and delays in land service delivery. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Lands Commission and the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL), has commenced a comprehensive …
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT ) has proposed a new framework that would require small-scale mining operators to engage appropriately trained professionals as part of the licensing or licence-renewal process, as part of efforts to improve technical standards and curb destructive mining practices. The proposal was put forward by the Vice-Chancellor of the …
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is set to support an African youth mentorship initiative being championed by veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend Pete Edochie. Edochie paid a courtesy call on GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi during his visit to Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which comprises a book, documentary film …
The Minerals Commission is pushing for the development of a standard remuneration and welfare framework for workers employed by local contract mining companies as the industry transitions from owner mining to contract mining. Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Isaac Tandoh, said the framework should establish a fair and workable baseline for wages and conditions …
Heath Goldfields LTD has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Addo Junior as General Manager – Technical, an official statement has said. Dr. Addo is an accomplished mining professional with over 20 years of combined industry and academic experience across Ghana, Australia, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Kazakhstan and Russia. His expertise spans Mineral Exploration, Geological Modelling, Resource and Reserve …
