Mining
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Konongo mine collapse: 10 rescued, one in critical condition
A rescue operation at a mining concession in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality ended with a mix of relief and anxiety on Friday, May 15, after 10 miners were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed underground pit.
Adamus reaffirms commitment to Nzema communities amid concession concerns
Management of Adamus Resources Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing concerns and advancing the interests of local communities within the Nzema area of the Western Region. The company said it remains resolute in fulfilling its responsibilities and will not renege on its obligations to people within its op...
Ghana, World Gold Council sign $250,000 deal to clean up artisanal mining sector
Government and the World Gold Council (WGC) have signed a strategic partnership aimed at formalising artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), improving supply chain integrity and reducing illicit gold flows.
GoldBod moves to align gold trading with international standards
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has engaged licensed gold traders in a bid to improve operational standards and promote greater transparency within Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining trade. The discussions focused on measures designed to ensure that gold trading activities comply with international best pract...
GNPC Explorco partners Tamale Technical University to train Ghana’s next generation of petroleum professionals
GNPC Explorco and Tamale Technical University (TaTU) have officially institutionalized a strategic partnership aimed at bridging the gap between the upstream petroleum industry and academia. The two institutions signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a robust framework for technical knowledge...
Global Ore secures approval to operate Aboso-Bompieso Mine, pledges jobs and community development
Global (Ghana) Ore Industries Ltd has received official approval to operate the Aboso-Bompieso Mine as a large-scale mining company in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region. The approval follows the transfer of the Aboso Mining Lease from Adudanfed Company Limited to Global Ore Industries Limited b...
US not funding Congo’s $100m mine guard, embassy says
The United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after Kinshasa announced plans to launch a paramilitary force to secure mining sites.
Government reiterates tougher scrutiny for renewal of mining licenses
The government has reiterated its commitment to subjecting the renewal of mining concessions to stricter scrutiny as part of efforts to ensure responsible and sustainable mining in the country. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel A...
Three young miners killed in pit collapse at Odumase-Santenso
Three people have died after a mining pit collapsed on them in the Ashanti region, a local official said on Monday (10 August), highlighting the dangers of the unregulated small-scale mining sector. The incident occurred around 4:00 pm Friday in Odumase-Santenso in the Asante Akyem Central municipality, caretaker assem...
NPP to appeal Wontumi’s 20-year sentence, calls judgment a ‘travesty of justice’
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the High Court's conviction and 20-year prison sentence imposed on its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi
Ghana still open to foreign mining investment despite push for local ownership — GIPC
As debate intensifies over the future ownership of the country’s strategic mineral assets, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has assured investors that Ghana remains firmly open to foreign investment in the mining sector. The Centre says efforts to increase Ghanaian participation in large-scale mining are no...
The world’s mining winners don’t sit back – Steve Manteaw backs bigger Ghanaian stake in mining
Policy analyst and Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) expert Dr Steve Manteaw has thrown his support behind efforts to increase Ghanaian participation in the mining sector.