Zijin Golden Ridge Limited has announced a total economic contribution of over GHC 7 billion to Ghana’s economy in 2025, marking its first full year of operations in the country. The company disclosed this in a media statement issued in Accra on April 14, 2025, to commemorate its first anniversary. The investment spans direct fiscal …
Tullow Oil plc has announced the appointment of four Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs) to its Board as part of efforts to strengthen its governance framework and meet requirements linked to its ongoing refinancing transaction. The new appointees are Henry Steel, Garrett Soden, Euan Shirlaw and James Peterkin, all of whom bring extensive experience across investment, …
Heath Goldfields Ltd. has signed a major gold offtake agreement and secured debt financing with global commodities trader Trafigura to support the revival of the Bogoso–Prestea Gold Mine in Ghana’s Western Region. Under the agreement, Trafigura will purchase up to 700,000 ounces of gold dore produced from the Bogoso–Prestea operation, providing Heath Goldfields with a …
Global central banks have been buying up gold at a record pace, purchasing on average about 1,000 tonnes over the past four years, and the momentum has continued into 2026. A large part of that can be attributed to emerging economies, led by BRICS+ nations, which have used bullion as a go-to strategy to shield …
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has upheld the outcome of a competitive tender process for the Damang Mining Lease, approving Engineers and Planners Ltd (E&P) as the successful bidder. In a statement issued on Tuesday( April 7), the Ministry announced that it had received and reviewed the report of the Tender Committee established …
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has officially assumed responsibility for the collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators, following reforms introduced under the Nigeria Tax Laws 2025. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, however, will continue to provide technical and regulatory oversight of the sector. The new arrangement was agreed during a meeting between …
China has sought for decades to turn its clout as the world’s largest commodities consumer into pricing power. With iron ore — the most traded raw material after oil, and the backbone of global economic expansion — it is closer than ever to success. The engine behind the current campaign is China Mineral Resources Group …
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor has announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to accelerate access to modern digital banking in South Africa. As Bank Zero’s first alliance partner, Paymentology supports the bank’s vision of enabling organisations to participate more easily in financial services through its scalable, secure infrastructure. Bank Zero, a branchless, app-driven bank …
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has launched a Women in Mining Students’ Chapter aimed at empowering students to excel in the mining sector. The launch, held on Friday, March 28, 2026, was attended by stakeholders who praised the university, particularly the Department of Sustainable Minerals and Resource Development, for initiating the programme. …
Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has unveiled an electric vehicle fitted with regenerative braking technology, marking a significant step in locally driven innovation in sustainable transport. The five-seater vehicle, named Nimde3 Hyiren REV, was developed within six months by three final-year students as part of their Bachelor of Technology (BTec) in Automotive Engineering programme. The project …
