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Rushing to renew mining lease, selling it, shouldn’t be encouraged -Finance Minister
On the Goldfields Tarkwa Mine issue, the finance minister noted that the government is looking into the firm's request and will take a decision on it when the lease expires in 2027.
Falling gold prices raise concerns over Ghana’s economic outlook
A recent decline in global gold prices is drawing attention from policymakers, investors and market analysts, amid concerns over the potential impact on Ghana’s export earnings, foreign exchange inflows and fiscal outlook. Gold, Ghana’s largest export commodity and a major source of foreign exchange, has come under pre...
‘We cannot trade our future for present needs’: Awulae Kwasi Amakye backs rCOMSDEP’s responsible mining agenda
The Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area, His Royal Majesty Awulae Kwasi Amakye III, has thrown his weight behind the government’s flagship programme to end illegal mining, known as galamsey.
Africa Extractive Media Fellowship inducts new cohort of 50 journalists
The fellowship, with support from the Australian High Commission to Ghana, seeks to equip journalists with the knowledge and practical skills to produce accurate, evidence-based and solutions-focused reporting on the extractive sector.
50 journalists join Africa Extractive Media Fellowship
The fellowship, with support from the Australian High Commission to Ghana, seeks to equip journalists with the knowledge and practical skills to produce accurate, evidence-based and solutions-focused reporting on the extractive sector.
Gov’t revokes Adamus Resources Limited leases over breaches; military secures sites
Government has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited over alleged illegal mining activities and regulatory breaches, with security forces deployed to take control of its concessions as the company rejects the decision. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources said the revocation covers the Akango, Sa...
Ghana must export mining innovation, not just minerals — Alhaji Ali Ibrahim
According to him, Ghana should leverage its abundant mineral resources and technical expertise to create homegrown mining solutions that other countries would be willing to adopt.
Mining, ICT surge economic growth to 6.4 per cent in Q1 of 2026 – GSS
Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, increasing from the 6.2 per cent recorded in the same period a year in 2025, driven largely by mining and quarrying and information and communication technology.
Peru cracks down on illegal gold mining in Amazon reserve with military show of force
The skies above a rich corner of the Peruvian Amazon filled with smoke and debris this week as all branches of the country's military attacked illegal gold mining camps deep in the jungle.
BoG, GoldBod finalising new financing model to reduce pressure on central bank balance sheet
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) are finalising a new financing arrangement aimed at supporting the country’s gold purchasing programme while reducing pressure on the central bank’s balance sheet. Speaking after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pa...
Asanko Gold, GES collaborate to strengthen literacy and teacher capacity in Amansie
School children in communities within the Amansie West and Amansie South Districts are set to benefit from a Literacy Improvement Project aimed at enhancing their reading and literacy skills. The initiative by Asanko Gold Ghana Limited includes the provision of Ghana Education Service (GES)-approved reading books, the...
Adamus assets not for sale – Gov’t clarifies after mining lease revocation
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has moved to clarify the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited’s mining leases, insisting the company’s assets are not up for sale, contrary to some reports circulating. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry said the revocation should not be read as a government d...