A coalition of civil society organisations, fishers’ associations and coastal communities has called on President John Dramani Mahama to halt the progression of reported offshore gold exploration by GoldCoast Resource Corp. pending a comprehensive independent review. In an open letter dated October 3, 2026, the groups expressed concern over 10 contiguous Offshore Reconnaissance Licences reportedly …
The world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks were worth $2.26 trillion at the close of September – the second-largest monthly decline in the history of the ranking. September took back three quarters of August’s record $357 billion advance, and it did so for the same reason the gain arrived: gold. Bullion futures in New York …
Gold Fields has outlined a range of environmental, biodiversity and water-management measures at its Tarkwa Mine, including about US$46 million invested in progressive rehabilitation since 2016. The company said the rehabilitation programme is undertaken alongside mining activities and includes reforestation, biodiversity restoration and the conversion of rehabilitated areas into productive agricultural land for community use. …
Thirty young people from Newmont’s 10 host communities in Ahafo have graduated from the company’s Learnership Programme this year, bringing the total number of participants who have successfully completed the programme since 2023 to 99. The milestone reflects Newmont’s continued commitment to developing local talent, building skills and creating opportunities for young people in its …
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has called for the immediate suspension of Section 136 of the Customs Act, 2026 (Act 1179), warning that the new tax collection arrangement could increase fuel costs and create supply risks. In a statement issued on October 1, 2026, COMAC said the provision transfers the downstream petroleum tax …
The Minerals Commission has disclosed that 2,058 excavators and earth-moving equipment are currently being tracked in real time as part of new regulatory measures to strengthen monitoring of Ghana’s mining sector. The disclosure was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, during a meeting with a delegation from the United …
Environmental advocate and Executive Director of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, has renewed calls for the Atewa Forest Reserve to be declared a National Park, warning of the continued threat posed to the forest by irresponsible mining. She made the call while delivering a vote of thanks on behalf of nominees at the inaugural Ghana Academy …
Newmont’s Ahafo North Mine has donated a brand-new Toyota Hilux pick-up valued at GHS 510,967 to the Ghana Police Service to support security operations within the Tano North Municipality. The donation follows separate requests from the Duayaw Nkwanta Divisional Police Headquarters and the Tano North Municipal Assembly for a vehicle to support municipal security services. …
Sierra Leone’s National Minerals Agency (NMA), in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has warned newly recruited field officers against fraud and other unethical practices in the mining sector. The warning was issued during a one-day ethics and integrity training held on September 23, 2026, at the NMA headquarters in Freetown. The training brought together …
Newmont’s Ahafo North Mine has donated a brand-new Toyota Hilux pick-up valued at GHS 510,967 to the Ghana Police Service to support security operations within the Tano North Municipality. The donation follows separate requests from the Duayaw Nkwanta Divisional Police Headquarters and the Tano North Municipal Assembly for a vehicle to support municipal security services. …
