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Wontumi trial: Defence witness says verbal mining deals have no legal standing
The first defence witness in the Samreboi concession trial has told the court that verbal permission cannot amount to the assignment of mineral rights under Ghana’s mining laws.
We are not mining in Draw River Forest Reserve – Betterland Ghana Limited
“The audiovisual material aired by GTV is not from the Draw River Forest Reserve. Most of the footage originates from Atiwa Forest, yet was deliberately misrepresented as destruction in Gwira Banso.”
Endeavour left Ghana for Côte d’Ivoire – Ashigbey cites major investor exit amid tax concerns
The CEO of the Chamber of Mines, Kenneth Ashigbey, says Ghana is already losing major mining investments to neighbouring countries because of what he describes as an unfriendly fiscal regime.
Ghana’s mining taxes have crossed IMF danger zone – Ken Ashigbey
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has warned that Ghana’s mining tax regime has become excessive and is pushing investors to rival countries in West Africa.
Sankofa Gold Mine, Guangzhou Hozdo partnership signals revival push as Ghana’s Western mining sector heats up
The Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson described the new phase of investment as a major boost for both the region and the national economy, expressing optimism that the partnership would strengthen operational sustainability and expand benefits to host communities.
Defence witness rejects verbal transfer of mineral rights in Samreboi trial
The first defence witness in the Samreboi concession trial has told the court that verbal permission cannot constitute the assignment of mineral rights under Ghana’s mining laws. Wisdom Edem Gomashie, testifying on Thursday as an expert mining engineer for Bernard Antwi-Boasiako and the other accused persons, said Ghan...
Newmont pays GH¢12.8bn in taxes to gov’t in 2025
Newmont has paid a total of GH¢12.822 billion in taxes and other statutory payments to the government for 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s top contributors to domestic revenue.
Gold extends losing streak on expectations of tighter policy from central banks
Gold is prized as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical turmoil, but because it does not generate interest, it tends to lose appeal in periods when rates are high.
Adamus CEO Angela List elected First Vice President of Ghana Chamber of Mines
The Founder and CEO of Nguvu Mining Limited, Angela List, has been elected First Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines. Her election at the Chamber's recent Annual General Meeting in Accra marks another milestone in the leadership of the umbrella body representing companies involved in the exploration, productio...
Adamus Resources challenges mining lease revocation, accuses government of unlawful process
Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the government’s decision to uphold the revocation of its mining leases, accusing the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, of abusing his powers and disregarding Ghana’s mining laws. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 12, the mining company sa...
Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia
Nine people have died in an explosion at a coal mine in Colombia in the latest fatal accident to hit the country's mining sector.
Producer price inflation stood at 1.4% in February 2026
Mining and Quarrying, the largest sector with a weight of 43.7%, recorded a 0.4 percentage point increase in producer inflation. It rose from 3.7% in January 2026 to 4.1% in February 2026.