Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, has accused the Lands Minister, Samuel Jinapor, and the Minerals Commission of granting mining concessions to foreign entities without proper consultation.
Category: Mining
Akufo-Addo’s Commitment to Galamsey Fight a Mere Grandstanding – MFWA Boss
Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, says President Akufo-Addo’s statement about putting his presidency on the line in the fight against ‘galamsey’ was merely a tactic to gain favour from the public.
Mining: Small Scale Gold Production Surges by 70.6%; Large Scale Declines by 4.9% in 2023
Small-scale mining recorded a major increase of 70.6% in the production of gold from 0.66 million ounces to 1.1 million ounces in 2023.
Saudi Arabia Records the Biggest Gain in Mining Investment Risk Mitigation Globally
The latest annual assessment of mining investment risks from MineHutte and Mining Journal Intelligence recognizes Saudi Arabia for its exceptional mining investment environment.
Ghana Chamber of Mines Appoints New President
Accra, Ghana// – The Ghana Chamber of Mines has announced the appointment of Michael Akafia Esq. as the new President of the Chamber.
Harnessing Sub-Saharan Africa’s Critical Mineral Wealth
The region has an opportunity to develop critical minerals markets and processing industries to maximize the coming boom From electric vehicles to solar panels to future innovations, the global transition to clean energy is set to further heighten demand for critical minerals. Between 2022 and 2050, demand for nickel will double, cobalt triple and lithium […]
Newmont Pays GHS 1.295 Billion in Taxes to Government of Ghana for Q1 2024
Newmont’s Business Unit in Africa has announced that, in the first quarter of 2024, its Ghana operations (Ahafo South and Akyem mines) paid a total of GH₵ 1.295 billion in taxes, royalties, levies, and carried interest to the Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Revenue Authority, Forestry Commission, and the Ministry of Finance.
Armed Groups Plant Minusca Mines in Bomari, Killing Two People
Two people were killed and two wounded on Tuesday evening, April 23, following the explosion of an anti-personnel mine as a truck passed in the north-west of the Central African Republic (CAR).
South Africa Retrieves Gold Amid Growing Concerns Over US Economy
Amid mounting worries regarding the stability of the US economy, South Africa has undertaken a significant step by opting to repatriate its gold reserves from the United States. This strategic move reflects South Africa’s proactive stance in safeguarding its wealth and asserting greater authority over its financial assets.
Ghana: Newmont’s Foundation Constructs Police Training School in Kenyasi
As part of measures to bolster the law enforcement capabilities of the Ghana Police Service and enhance their capacity, Newmont’s Development Foundation in Ahafo funded the construction of a Police Training School in Kenyasi No. 1, one of the company’s host communities in the Ahafo Region.