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 …
The Africa Energy Technology Centre (AETC) has announced Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng as one of the featured speakers for the AETC 2026 conference scheduled to take place from May 19 to 21, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. Mr. Koranteng is a lawyer and experienced corporate and investment banker with more than 25 …
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged the Government of Ghana not to extend Gold Fields’ mining lease for the Tarkwa Mine, arguing that such a move would be contrary to the country’s long-term national and economic interests. In a press statement dated May 13, 2026, the policy think tank expressed concern over recent …
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources has undertaken an official working visit to the headquarters of the Minerals Commission to assess the regulator’s operations, infrastructure, and administrative systems. The delegation, led by Committee Chairman Hon. Collins Dauda, sought to deepen Parliament’s understanding of the evolving regulatory framework and operational landscape of Ghana’s …
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced a $175 million investment co-led by Apis Partners (”Apis”), a private equity firm specialising in financial infrastructure and services, and Aspirity Partners (“Aspirity”), a pan-European Private Equity firm focused on Financial Technology & Services and Enterprise Technology & Connectivity Services. The investment will support Paymentology’s continued global expansion, …
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has appointed Ing. Frank Asirifi Otchere as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 8, 2026. In a statement signed by Board Chairperson Kuukua Maurice Ankrah, Ing. Samuel Nkansah was also named Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Finance and Resources, while Ing. Samed Abdul Ibrahim, Director of the …
AngloGold Ashanti’s Ghana operations recorded higher gold production in the first quarter of 2026, driven by improved performance at both Iduapriem and Obuasi mines, even as costs increased year-on-year. In Ghana, the Iduapriem Mine produced 44,000 ounces of gold at a total cash cost of $1,736 per ounce in Q1 2026, compared to 40,000 ounces …
Ghana has climbed to become the eighth-largest economy in Africa in 2026, following a significant expansion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The growth is driven by strong performances in the mining, ICT and financial services sectors. According to the latest April 2026 World Economic Outlook report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ghana’s economy grew …
Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, says the Zambian government’s policy direction under President Hakainde Hichilema to ensure that mining disputes are not prolonged through court processes has significantly improved stability in the sector. Dr. Kabeta says the move has created a more predictable and investor-friendly environment, allowing mining companies to focus …
For over a century, mining has been one of Ghana’s economic heavyweights. It contributes over 7% to GDP, brings in more than US$6 billion in export earnings every year, and keeps thousands of people employed, directly and indirectly. On paper, that sounds like a success story. But if we’re being honest, it also feels like …
