Ghanaian workers in South Africa’s mining sector have appealed to the Government of Ghana to include them in the ongoing evacuation exercise amid growing concerns over possible xenophobic attacks. Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, disclosed that the workers contacted the embassy through their leadership, expressing fears over their safety ahead of a …
AngloGold Ashanti plc says no conflict gold sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries was used at its Queiroz Refinery in Brazil during 2025. The mining company disclosed this in a Specialized Disclosure Report on Form SD filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 27, …
A senior US Central Intelligence Agency official has been arrested after federal investigators discovered over $40 million worth of gold bars at his residence, according to media reports. David Rush, described by prosecutors as a former senior executive-level employee at a US government agency, is facing charges related to the theft of public money, according …
A high-level delegation from the Republic of Burundi has visited the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) in Accra as part of a study and capacity-building mission focused on Ghana’s extractive sector governance and mineral revenue management. The visit, which took place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, forms part of a week-long mission examining Ghana’s legislative, institutional, …
The Institute of Mineral Research and Governance (IMRIG) at the University of Mines and Technology has argued that Ghana possesses the technical expertise and experience needed to develop its extractive sector, but continues to face a major constraint in accessing sufficient capital to fully exploit its mineral resources. Speaking during a JoyBusiness Roundtable discussion on …
BHP is said to have delayed billions of dollars in Pilbara decarbonization projects despite internally warning that slow emissions cuts could damage its reputation and undermine its “licence to operate,” leaked company documents show. Hundreds of internal records obtained by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and The Guardian Australia indicate the world’s largest miner paused …
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reiterated that the Government of Ghana has no blanket policy of nationalization mining assets, stressing that decisions in the extractive sector are handled on a case-by-case basis. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a breakfast meeting organised by the Ghana Chamber of Mines …
A delegation from the World Bank has undertaken a working visit to the Anwiah–Teleku–Bokazo Cooperative Mining Site in the Ellembelle Municipality to assess Ghana’s ongoing efforts to formalise the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The visit formed part of the World Bank’s interest in supporting initiatives that promote responsible and sustainable mining practices across …
A new study on the ecological impact of illegal mining in Ghana has proposed a temporary 3–5 year moratorium on mining activities in heavily degraded areas to allow for land reclamation and restoration of polluted water bodies. The study, titled Ecological Damage of Illegal Mining in Water Bodies and Forest Management in Ghana, was conducted …
In Ghana today, one of the easiest ways to trend on radio, television, or social media is to blame mining companies for underdevelopment in mining communities. According to the growing public narrative, mining firms are not doing enough. They are accused of taking the gold, making profits, and leaving communities poor. It is an argument …
