The Ghana Mineworkers Union (GMWU) has reaffirmed their call on government to take immediate action to halt the implementation of Goldfields Ghana Limited’s contract mining decision/strategy, which according to the union will impact on the jobs of over 1,700 workers with serious economic and social consequences.
In a statement to...
The Upper Denkyira East Municipal Police Commander, Supt. Dela Dzensi, has stated that the fight against galamsey is a very difficult task because illegal miners continue to raid the mining areas after arrests have been made in those communities.
He said: “It’s been a very difficult task for both the...
Golden Star Resources has confirmed two fatalities at their Prestea Underground mine site on December 29, 2017.
A statement from Golden Star said that preliminary investigations suggest that the two employees succumbed to smoke inhalation sickness at the hospital following exposure to blasting gasses.
The President and Chief Executive of Golden...
The Trades Union Congress (TUC), at its second bi-annual General Council meeting held on the 21st and 22nd December, 2017, has pledged their unwavering solidarity and support with the Ghana Mineworkers Union (GMWU) over the proposed retrenchment of some 2,150 workers of Goldfields Limited at the Tarkwa and Damang...
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has presented a cheque for US$100,000 to the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, in a bid to support training and empowerment of the next generation of researchers, problem-solvers and leaders.
The money will go to support the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)...
The National Executive Council of the Ghana Mineworkers' Union (GMWU) of TUCG having met in Accra from December 13 - 14, 2017;
Realizing with regret Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s ruthless decision to implement a contract mining option which would impact on the jobs of over 1,700 workers with serious economic...
The Omanhene of Asokore Asante in the Ashanti Region, Nana Dr. S.K.B. Asante, has charged government to begin consulting and involving chiefs in the issuance of licences to Artisanal and Small-Scale miners in particular.
According to the astute legal luminary, chiefs are the best way to provide legitimate advice and...
Goldfields Ghana Limited has said its decision to change from owner mining to contract mining at its Tarkwa mine does not mean an automatic dismissal of the over 2000 workers who are in court to seek relief.
The company’s Vice President and Head of HR for West Africa, Francis Eduku,...
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Gold Mine received three prestigious awards at the 2017 Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA), organized by the Ghana Chamber of Mines in Accra. The GMIA seeks to promote, recognize and celebrate outstanding achievement and excellence in the mining industry.
The three awards won by Iduapriem Gold Mine...
Majority of Ghanaians want stiffer punishment for corrupt public officials, including jail time, restitution of stolen funds, and public shaming, according to a new Afrobarometer survey.
Findings show widespread popular perceptions of corruption in both government and private-sector leadership, with the police and judges most widely seen as corrupt.
But public...