The Minerals Commission has inaugurated a five-member reconstituted Audit Committee at its Head Office in Accra, marking a formal transition in the statutory oversight of the regulatory body. The inauguration was conducted in accordance with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), which mandates statutory agencies to maintain an active Audit Committee to ensure …
It is a year since Motshwegwa Rakhudu lost his job after 14 years working as an installer at Debswana diamond mining operations in northern Botswana. He says he had been on rolling three-year renewable contracts with Enabler Hires (Pty) Ltd, and expected the arrangement would continue through to 2027. Instead, he was retrenched and made …
The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed concern over proposals contained in the country's Industrial Development Strategy 2026 and says it will engage the government on the implications for the mining sector. In a statement issued on June 9, the Council said it noted with regret proposals by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition …
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has described the delivery of locally produced Jubilee crude oil to the Sentuo Oil Refinery as a major milestone in Ghana’s petroleum industry. According to the Minister, the development demonstrates the government's commitment to adding value to the country's natural resources locally, strengthening energy security, and …
Asante Gold Corporation has congratulated its Executive Vice President and Country Director, Ing. Fred Attakumah, on his appointment as President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines. The appointment follows Asante Gold's assumption of the Chamber's rotating presidency in June 2026 and was formalised at the Chamber's 98th Annual General Meeting held in Accra on Friday. …
Asante Gold Corporation has announced the appointment of seasoned mining executive Glenn Baldwin as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO) as the company seeks to strengthen operations and advance its growth strategy in Ghana. In a statement issued over the weekend, Asante Gold said Mr. Baldwin brings more than 30 years of international mining experience …
A former CIA official who was caught hoarding $40 million worth of gold bars allegedly created a “fake” classified intelligence program that US federal investigators say was used to channel government funds for personal gain, according to media reports. David J. Rush, the former CIA employee, was arrested last month and charged with theft of …
Local Content Reforms and Implementation Over the last few weeks, we have discussed and debated the nation's intent to implement and enforce local content regulations in the mining sector. The conversations have largely focused on improving local capacity and involvement in the mining industry to increase revenue retention within the local economy. As part of …
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to expedite the approval of outstanding exploration permit applications, warning that prolonged delays could undermine future mining investments. Speaking at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting in Accra on Friday(5 June), outgoing President Michael Edem Akafia acknowledged efforts to improve permit …
The President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Vice President for External Affairs at Gold Fields, Michael Edem Akafia, has called for a review of Ghana's local content framework to ensure it promotes value addition, manufacturing and investment rather than focusing solely on ownership requirements. Speaking to ghextractives.com on the sidelines of the West …
