Newmont Ghana has created a total of 41,000 jobs since the commencement of the mining firm’s operations in the West African country.
Category: Mining
Delay Issuance of Permits Crippling Mining Industry
The President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Johan Ferreira, has expressed worry over the undue delay associated with the issuance of permits for the commencement of on and off-site mining projects in the country.
‘ Take Advantage of Mozambique’s Booming Resources Sector’
Mozambique’s Ministry of Resources and Energy has urged investors to take advantage of the country’s booming resources sector to deepen their investments in the country.
Thousands Storm Zambia’s Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo
The Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference (CBM-TEC) will once again gather thousands of mining experts and services providers to the industry from 5-6 May in Kitwe, which is the heart of the Zambian Copperbelt.
World Bank: Mining firms Could Help Turn On Lights Cross Africa
Mining companies can play a key role in harnessing Africa’s abundant clean sources of energy to overcome the lack of electricity which affects at least one in three Africans, according to World Bank’s report.
Miners Call For Change policies On Expatriate Recruitment
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) wants mining policies regarding expatriate recruitment, skills shortage and income in the mining industry reviewed.
VRA To Use Coal To Generate Power
The Volta River Authority (VRA) of Ghana is considering using coal to generate power to augment the current energy capacity.
Dubai: Minelab Opens $2M State-of-the-art Retail Facility
Minelab has opened the Minelab MEA General Trading LLC facility in Dubai, representing a major strategic advancement for the ‘Gold’ division of its worldwide business.
‘Review AngloGold Concession Now’
Stakeholders, including small scale miners, chiefs and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have appealed to the government, through the Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, to consider a review of the mineral concession granted to mining giants AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), in order to grant opportunities for small scale miners in the area.
Communities Demand Compensation From AngloGold Ashanti
GHANA’S Lands, Forestry and Natural Resources Ministry is set to begin discussions over compensation for two communities in the Obuasi municipality.