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Government engages large-scale mining companies on GANRAP
Government has engaged large-scale mining companies as part of efforts to advance the implementation of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), aimed at strengthening reserves and supporting a more stable cedi.
Gold Fields defends Tarkwa mine record amid lease renewal debate
Gold Fields Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining, community partnership and long-term investment in Ghana as discussions over the renewal of the company's Tarkwa mining leases continue.
Gold Fields provides update on Damang transition, reaffirms commitment to Ghana
Gold Fields has confirmed that preparations for the transition of the Damang mine to the Government of Ghana are progressing well, in line with the arrangements agreed and publicly announced on 22 April 2025. The agreement included the grant of a 12-month mining lease extension to Gold Fields to support the safe and or...
Mining lease renewals key to investor confidence – Chamber
Uncertainty over mining lease renewals, rather than high tax rates, is the greatest threat to Ghana’s attractiveness as Africa’s leading mining investment destination, the Ghana Chamber of Mines has said.
GJA President urges Ghana to weigh environmental and social costs alongside mining revenues
President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has urged Ghana to adopt a broader approach to assessing the benefits and costs of mining, saying the economic value of gold must not overshadow the value of water, fertile land, healthy ecosystems and the wellbeing of communities.
Deloitte Partner urges clear, consistent policies to govern mining license renewals, local content
The West Africa Deputy Lead for Energy Resources and Industry at Deloitte, Gideon Ayi-Owoo, has called for a clear policy guideline to drive local participation and licence renewals in Ghana’s extractive sector. His remarks come at a time when the debate over state ownership has intensified, as Ghanaians demand greate...
Ghana’s economy expands by 6.4% in Q1 of 2026, driven by Services and Mining
Ghana’s economy recorded a growth rate of 6.4 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up slightly from 6.2 percent during the same period last year, according to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figures show that growth remained broad-based, with...
Damang mine debate should be settled through audit, not speculation, says Kwame Jantuah
Lawyer and politician, Kwame Jantuah has called for a forensic review of the process leading to the allocation of the Damang gold mine, amid growing political debate over alleged conflicts of interest and transparency in the deal. Kwame Jantuah, speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum, said concerns over family and politi...
Multinational mining firms pay higher royalties despite lower output — Ken Ashigbey
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has raised concerns over Ghana’s mining revenue structure, revealing that multinational mining firms contribute a higher share of royalties despite accounting for a smaller portion of the country’s gold production.
“No politician can end galamsey” – Author calls for new approach
Author and columnist Justice Matthew Akita has argued that no government can completely eradicate illegal mining in Ghana, describing the fight against galamsey as a challenge that requires a radical shift in strategy rather than political promises. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday (29 July) about his...
Gold Fields highlights US$5bn investment, says over 70% of Ghana revenues stay in-country
Gold Fields has disclosed that it has invested approximately US$5 billion in Ghana over the past 30 years, revealing that more than 70 per cent of revenue generated from its operations remains within the country.
The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom
When Alice Webb went for a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift (BBL) – a procedure involving the injection of large volumes of dermal filler into the buttocks – at a pop-up clinic inside a rented beauty salon one morning in September 2024, she expected to be finished in time for the afternoon school run.