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Minority alleges ‘state capture’ in mining sector, points to Ibrahim Mahama’s influence
The Minority in Parliament has issued a stark warning over what it describes as a "dangerous drift towards state capture" in Ghana's mining sector.
Host mining communities are partners in development, not obstacles – GJA President
President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has urged mining companies to treat host communities as development partners rather than obstacles, while calling on the media to uphold the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and accountability in reporting the mining sector.
Lands Minister honours former Environment, Science and Technology Minister
"As we bid him farewell, let us honour his memory not merely with words, but by committing ourselves to the ideals he cherished—honest leadership, environmental responsibility, scientific progress and steadfast service to our country," he said.
Gold-buying companies under NPP operated without contracts – Sammy Gyamfi
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has criticised the gold trading regime under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, alleging that some gold-buying companies operated without formal contracts and adjusted exchange rates to cover their costs.
“We need to protect indigenous mining companies” — lawyer on Adamus
The handling of the Adamus Resources mining lease could discourage investment in Ghana’s mining sector if investors perceive that regulatory authorities can disregard established procedures, lawyer Kobby Amoah has warned. Amoah said the concern was particularly significant because Adamus is among a relatively small num...
Tinubu approves framework to attract US$50bn deep offshore investment
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new investment framework expected to unlock up to US$50 billion in deep offshore oil and gas investments. The framework replaces project-by-project negotiations with a transparent system designed to provide investors with clearer rules and greater certainty. The polic...
Atronie invokes ancestral justice as galamsey poison sacred Amoma river
In a powerful blend of tradition, protest, and public urgency, the people of Atronie in the Sunyani East of the Bono Region have turned to ancestral authority in a dramatic attempt to halt illegal mining activities devastating their sacred Amoma River, after what they describe as prolonged inaction by state authorities...
3 reported dead after mining pit collapses at Odumase-Santenso
Three people have died after a mining pit collapsed on them at Odumase-Santenso in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
Ghana’s reliance on Dubai for gold exports leaves cedi exposed as Iran conflict disrupts trade
The Ghanaian cedi could face renewed pressure if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt air traffic in the region. Ghana sends more than 72% of its small-scale gold exports to Dubai, making the emirate by far the country’s most important destination for the trade. In 2025, Ghana exported 103,804 k...
“Berekum is angry”: Residents demand end to mining as Amoma River suffers
The people of Berekum and adjoining communities have delivered an uncompromising message to government, mining regulators and all prospective miners: they want no form of mining on their lands. Hundreds of residents, farmers, youth groups, traditional stakeholders and civil society actors from Berekum, Amomaso, Benkasa...
Minister upholds revocation of Adamus Resources mining leases following independent committee review
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has upheld the revocation of the mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited following the submission of the final report by the Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with reviewing the company's petition against the initial decision.
Communities applaud early gains under Damang Gold Mine Limited
Speaking at a press conference on behalf of the host communities, the Chief of the Bosomtwi Divisional Council, Nana Kwabena Amponsah IV, said the early developments represented positive indications of a more collaborative relationship between the mine and its host communities.