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Galamsey: Ansu Kumi demands answers over NDC’s failure to declare state of emergency
Former Sunyani Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Ansu Kumi, has challenged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to explain why it has not declared a state of emergency over illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, despite earlier assurances of decisive action against the menace. Mr. Kumi said the govern...
Mining comes with responsibility to future generations – Ga Mantse
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a stronger sense of responsibility in the management of Ghana’s mineral resources, warning that mining must be viewed as more than a commercial activity because it involves lands held in trust for present and future generations.
Mining communities must become economic shareholders – GoldBod CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has called for mining communities to be treated as economic shareholders rather than mere land donors. Speaking at the National Mining Dialogue in Accra on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the CEO said there hasn’t been enough transformation in communities where go...
Social licence to mine can be withdrawn – Ga Mantse warns mining companies
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has warned mining companies that their social licence to operate in host communities can be withdrawn if they fail to act responsibly.
PPI increases to 4.0% in July 2026, indicates moderate strengthening of price pressures
According to the GSS, inflation showed mixed movements across the three broad sectors over the year.
Mining communities must not be left without social amenities – Sammy Gyamfi
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has called for a new approach to ensure that mining communities benefit from the natural resources extracted from their areas.
2026 IWD: Underground Mining Alliance engages women entrepreneurs on rights, justice and economic empowerment
An engagement programme was held to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, bringing together women entrepreneurs, community representatives, institutional partners, and industry stakeholders to discuss issues surrounding women and girls’ rights, justice, and economic empowerment. The programme created a platform f...
Parliament passes bill to cut gold mining tax from 3% to 1%
Parliament has approved amendments to the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026, significantly reducing the levy imposed on gold mining companies in a move aimed at stabilising the sector following sweeping changes to the country’s mineral revenue framework.
“GoldBod ‘stole’ Bawumia’s idea but botching it” – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has dismissed claims that it is opposed to the creation of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), saying its criticism is not of the idea itself, but of what it describes as the governing NDC’s incompetent and opaque implementation of a policy lifted from the NPP’s 2024 manifesto. “The impression is...
Ga Mantse urges mining industry to protect communities beyond the life of mines
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a fundamental shift in the way Ghana approaches mining, insisting that the closure of a mine must not translate into the collapse of the communities that depend on it.
NCA Chief highlights 5G’s potential for mining and agriculture in Ghana
The introduction of 5G technology in Ghana is expected to unlock specialised industrial applications, particularly within the mining and agricultural sectors, according to Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA).
When women lead, mining thrives…the story of Newmont’s Abena Acheampomaa Ankomah
International Women’s Day serves as a reminder that progress is shaped by people and sustained by inclusive leadership.