The Berekum Divisional Police have taken action against illegal mining activities by arresting eight suspects in the Amomaso Forest area near the Berekum Municipality in the Bono Region.
Category: Mining
Ghana: NAIMOS Arrests 4 Armed Suspects Along Ankobra River
Four armed suspects have been arrested by the task force of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities, unlawful possession of firearms, and environmental destruction along the Ankobra River at Dominase in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region.
Asante Gold Appoints New Acting CEO
Vancouver, British Columbia – Asante Gold Corporation has announced the appointment of Campbell Baird as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Ghana Seeks to Buy 30% of Gold From Miners to Boost Reserves, Central Bank
Ghana’s government has asked large-scale gold miners to sell 30% of annual output to the central bank as part of a revamped reserve-building drive, up from 20%, a senior official told Reuters, though miners say key commercial terms remain unresolved.
Mahama Was the Biggest Obstacle to Ibrahim’s Damang Mine Bid-Minister
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected claims that President John Mahama influenced the process leading to the award of the Damang Mine lease to Engineers & Planners.
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.
The Four Productivity Taxes Costing Mines Millions Every Year
Most mining losses don’t come from commodity prices; they come from operational friction that compounds across every shift, says Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting
IEA Opposes Renewal of Gold Fields Tarkwa Mining Lease, Calls for Greater Ghanaian Ownership
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has intensified calls for Ghana to prioritise local ownership of its natural resources, opposing the renewal of Gold Fields’ lease for the Tarkwa mines as it approaches expiration in 2027.
Ghana: Aramine To Participate In WAMPEX 2026 Slated for June 3-5 In Accra
Aramine, a French company with global reach and a leading player in underground mining, will participate in WAMPEX 2026, taking place from June 3 to 5, 2026, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana.
Verdant Acts As Financial Advisor and Arranger to Heath Goldfields on its $65 million Debt Financing and Offtake
Johannesburg, South Africa// — Verdant IMAP (www.Verdant-Cap.com) has advised Heath Goldfields Ltd., the Ghanaian mining company revitalising the historic Bogoso–Prestea Gold Mine, on a $65 million debt financing and associated offtake arrangements.