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Analysis: Why the Ewoyaa lithium project still appears stalled after ratification
Parliament’s ratification of Ghana’s first lithium mining lease was expected to trigger visible activity at Ewoyaa. Yet weeks later, the site still appears largely quiet, with little sign of the large-scale development many had anticipated. The lease, granted to Barari DV Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium...
WAMPEX 2026 to convene over 6,000 mining professionals for 19th edition from June 3 to 5
West Africa’s mining and power community has a new gathering point as the West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX) will open its doors on 3 June 2026 at its new home - the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana.
Chamber of Mines backs responsible mining amid Adamus controversy
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says it remains committed to promoting environmentally and socially responsible mining practices despite growing controversy surrounding the revocation of the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited.
Reject decisively extension of current Tarkwa mining lease for Gold Fields – IEA to government
The IEA continued that the operations of Gold Fields in Tarkwa exemplify the enduring consequences of extractive concession arrangements that overwhelmingly favour foreign corporations at the expense of host communities and the national economy. “After more than three decades of mining activity in Tarkwa, many communit...
GoldBod generated GH¢970m in non-tax revenue from assay fees in 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says the institution generated GH¢970 million in non-tax revenue for the state in 2025 through assay fees charged on gold transactions. According to him, the revenue was generated from fees paid for the assaying of gold, including transactions...
Damang Gold Mine invests $250 million in mining equipment
The Damang Mine, formerly operated by Gold Fields Ghana Limited, was officially handed over to Engineers and Planners Limited following the company’s successful bid for the concession.
MIIF delegation visits Newmont Ahafo North Mine
Mrs. Nelson, accompanied by MIIF’s Chief Technical Officer, Kwabena Barning, and other senior officials, toured the site and held discussions with Newmont’s management on operations, royalties, safety and environmental performance.
Ghana lost billions by delaying windfall tax on mining – Steve Manteaw
Policy analyst and natural resource governance advocate Dr Steve Manteaw says Ghana may have lost billions in potential mining revenue by delaying the introduction of a windfall tax regime for the sector.
Local mining firms face discrimination under new royalty regime – Steve Manteaw
Policy analyst and natural resource governance advocate Dr Steve Manteaw has raised concerns about what he describes as discrimination against Ghanaian mining companies under the country’s evolving royalty regime.
Ghana Chamber of Mines defends Gold Fields’ Tarkwa operations amid mining sector tensions
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has underscored the need for regulatory certainty and constructive engagement in Ghana’s mining sector as concerns grow over developments affecting the sector, including Gold Fields' Tarkwa operations.
Damang Gold Mine sells another 100% of its gold output to GoldBod
The Damang Gold Mine has sold another consignment of gold said to be 100 per cent of its gold production, to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).
Rising gold prices from geopolitical tensions could support Ghana’s trade balance – Dr Asiama
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, says rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could provide some support to Ghana’s economy through higher global gold prices, but policymakers must remain cautious. Speaking at the opening of the 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Dr Asiama expla...