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“Virtually nothing is going on” — Wisdom Gomashie slams mining policy rollout
Ghana’s cooperative mining programme is “near failure” and showing little evidence of impact nearly two years after its rollout, a mining consultant has warned, citing inconsistencies in official data and lack of activity on the ground. Wisdom Gomashie said an RTI response from authorities indicates that only one coope...
Ghana’s extractive sector needs clearer, stronger policies — Ayi-Owoo
A Partner at Deloitte Ghana, Gideon Ayi-Owoo, has called for the implementation of robust and forward-looking policy frameworks to strengthen Ghana’s extractive sector and ensure balanced benefits for all stakeholders.
Deploy National Service personnel for mineral exploration – Chamber of Mines CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Kenneth Ashigbey, has proposed the deployment of National Service personnel into geological exploration and mapping activities to strengthen Ghana’s extractive sector and unlock greater value from the country’s natural resources. Speaking at the JoyBusiness Rou...
Western North police arrest four suspected fake National Security operatives over alleged mining site raid
Police in the Western North Region say they have arrested four men and their driver for allegedly posing as National Security operatives and raiding mining sites at Suiaboi in the Suaman District. The regional police commander, DCOP Francis Tsidi, who confirmed the incident, said the suspects were picked up on April 2,...
Western North police arrest 4 suspected fake National Security operatives over alleged mining site raid
Police in the Western North Region say they have arrested four men and their driver for allegedly posing as National Security operatives and raiding mining sites at Suiaboi in the Suaman District. The regional police commander, DCOP Francis Tsidi, who confirmed the incident, said the suspects were picked up on April 2,...
Increase Ghana’s share in the value chain through partnerships, not isolation – Ken Ashigbey
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, is advocating a stronger Ghanaian presence across the country’s extractive industries through strategic partnerships with multinational firms rather than outright exclusion. Speaking at the JoyBusiness Roundtable discussion held on the theme, “To...
Wisdom Gomashie: “Concessions are lying idle while communities struggle” — critique of mining allocations
Structural conflicts over land access and fears of political interference are undermining Ghana’s efforts to reform its small-scale mining sector, a mining consultant has said. Wisdom Gomashie told the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (26 May) that while major companies such as Newmont and AngloGold Ashanti have relinq...
Chinese company Huayou agrees to fund Ewoyaa mine development amid Atlantic Lithium takeover talks
Chinese battery materials giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has agreed to take over the remaining development funding obligations for Ghana’s Ewoyaa Lithium Project while simultaneously pursuing a proposed $210 million takeover of Atlantic Lithium. The move represents a major shift in the financing structure of the Ewoyaa p...
Ghana should focus on maximising mining revenues, not nationalisation – UMaT lecturer
A lecturer at the University of Mines and Technology, Dr Frank Boateng, has urged Ghana to prioritise maximising returns from its mineral resources through effective partnerships and revenue-sharing arrangements rather than pursuing the nationalisation of the mining sector.
Ghana needs foreign investment to unlock full mineral potential — Chamber of Mines CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, says Ghana will continue to depend on foreign investment and technical expertise to fully exploit its mineral resources. He argues that the scale of Ghana’s mineral wealth is too large to be developed solely by local industry players, making inter...
Police greenlight protest as Bogoso–Prestea Mine catchment communities mobilise for 24th March showdown
Tensions in the Bogoso-Prestea mining enclave are set to reach a boiling point in the capital as the Catchment Area Community Alliance (CACA) prepares to stage a massive two-day demonstration at the seat of government.
WAMPEX 2026 opens in Accra with call for responsible mining and regional growth
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on West African countries to leverage responsible mining and reliable power to drive industrial growth, job creation, and sustainable development across the sub-region.