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“$1.7bn GOLDBOD loss claim is a barefaced lie” – Sammy Gyamfi
Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has rejected claims that the state-owned gold-buying institution incurred losses of $1.7 billion in 2025, describing the allegation as a “barefaced lie”. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, 19 August, Gyamfi said the figure did n...
Mining investors raise concern over delay in Ghana’s lithium lease ratification
One significant individual shareholder in Atlantic Lithium said the prolonged delay is beginning to affect confidence in Ghana’s mining sector.
Fuel prices jump ahead of March 16 review as OMCs move early to manage emand
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun increasing fuel prices ahead of the March 16 pricing window under the industry’s pricing guidelines,
Fuel prices jump ahead of March 16 review as OMCs move early to manage demand
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun increasing fuel prices ahead of the March 16 pricing window under the industry’s pricing guidelines,
Mineworkers demand release of $34.5 million in trapped savings
The Ghana Mine Workers' Union has delivered a petition to the central bank on Thursday, demanding more than 380 million cedis that they say they are owed and that have been frozen since the financial sector clean-up.
Adamus Resources challenges revocation of mining leases, says it was not notified of breaches
Adamus Resources has challenged the government’s decision to revoke its mining leases, insisting that the company was not formally notified of any material breach or warned of a regulatory violation that could justify the termination of its operations.
Over 500 attend National Mining Dialogue 2026 organised by Asempa FM
More than 500 people attended the National Mining Dialogue organised by Asempa 94.7 FM and its flagship programme, Ekosii Sen, exceeding the organisers' initial expectation of 200 participants.
“We cannot continue to be spectators” – GOLDBOD CEO calls for indigenous mining ownership
The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) says Ghana must move beyond simply extracting gold and ensure that local communities and businesses capture a larger share of the wealth generated from the country’s mineral resources. GOLDBOD Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi made the call on Tuesday, 18 August, at the National Mining...
Ghana to sign 5 new petroleum agreements soon – Energy Minister
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that government will soon sign five new petroleum agreements with international firms seeking to enter Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector. According to him, renewed investor confidence in Ghana’s oil and gas industry, driven by strategic re...
Chamber of Mines engages Adamus, government over revoked mining leases
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says it is engaging Adamus Resources Limited and relevant regulatory authorities. This follows the government’s decision to uphold the revocation of the company’s Akango, Salman, and Nkroful mining leases.
GJA President urges responsible, sustainable mining
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has called for a more balanced national assessment of Ghana's mining industry, arguing that the sector's economic contribution must be considered alongside its impact on communities, the environment and future generations.
GOLDBOD proposes ‘Involve, Protect, Expand’ model to transform mining communities
The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) has proposed a new framework aimed at giving mining communities and young people a greater stake in the country’s mineral wealth, as it seeks to strengthen the social licence for mining. GOLDBOD Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi made the proposal on Tuesday, 18 August, at the National...