In Ghana today, one of the easiest ways to trend on radio, television, or social media is to blame mining companies for underdevelopment in mining communities. According to the growing …
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Mining, Ownership and Development: The questions we must honestly ask ourselves
Like many Ghanaians, I understand and appreciate the emotions driving the current debate about the future of our mining industry. When people look at our gold wealth and still see …
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Chamber of Mines weighs in on Adamus lease revocation, challenges IEA on Tarkwa lease renewal
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has urged strict adherence to due process following government’s revocation of key mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited, while firmly rejecting calls by the …
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WAMPEX 2026 set to draw 6,000 mining experts across value chain
The 19th edition of the West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX) is expected to convene more than 6,000 industry professionals when it opens on June 3, 2026, in Accra, …
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MIIF engages stakeholders on deepening mineral royalties’ collection
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), in collaboration with key state institutions within Ghana’s extractive sector, has revived an inter-agency committee aimed at strengthening the monitoring, verification and collection of …
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For over a century, mining has been one of Ghana’s economic heavyweights. It contributes over 7 percent to GDP, brings in more than US$6 billion in export earnings every year, …
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Government has stepped up engagement with large-scale mining companies as part of efforts to advance implementation of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), a flagship initiative aimed at …
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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has honoured Angela List, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Nguvu Mining Limited, for her exceptional contribution to Africa’s mining industry during a high-profile …
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Mines Chamber disputes GOLDBOD claim on repatriation of export proceeds
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has pushed back against claims that large-scale mining companies repatriate less than 20 percent of their mineral export proceeds, describing the assertion as “materially misleading” …
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GOLDBOD triples revenue and cuts costs, delivering GH¢909.8m surplus
The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) has posted a striking turnaround in its first full year of operations, tripling revenue while cutting costs and delivering a sizeable operational surplus—despite a major …
