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 …
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 …
