Mineral wealth has proven to be both a blessing and a curse to Ghana. Like many other resource-rich countries, Ghana is blessed with a bounty of natural resources which have contributed positively to the development of the country. Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana has reaped massive benefits...
The Customs Division of the Tema Sector Command of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has stepped up efforts to curb under-declaration and under-invoicing of imported products.
The Customs division is warning importers, especially paper product importers, that it will go hard on anyone who attempts to short-change the state by...
The Chief of Army Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces has paid a working visit to AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Mine. The visit’s purpose was for Major-General Oppong-Peprah to acquaint himself with the mine’s operations and security issues in the mining industry.
He was accompanied by a team of high-ranking military...
Industry stakeholders have expressed concern over the country’s lack of resolve to ratify the African Mining Vision (AMV) - a continental commitment to using mineral resources as a catalyst for socio-economic development - 14 years after its adoption by the African Union (AU).
The AMV’s main goal is to create...
The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) has inaugurated an 80kwp grid-tied solar photovoltaic system, with a call on government to incentivise renewable energy.
The ultra-modern PV system forms part of efforts by the chamber to reduce reliance on the national grid and to lessen its carbon footprints in line with...
The proposed joint venture (JV) between Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti, to create Africa's largest gold mine in Ghana, will be implemented by the end of 2023 or at least early 2024.
This is subject to agreement with the Government of Ghana, conclusion of all due diligence processes, and requisite...
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mines has handed over a GH¢2.5 million community water system to the Ntonsua, Bidieso, Creeki and Kwabrafoso within the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The provision of potable water and the presentation of the community water system was done as part of activities to commemorate this...
Golden Star Wassa Limited has currently suspended it operations at Benso in the Western Region following the recent attack on the company by illegal miners.
According to the company, the law states that “if it is not safe, you cannot mine’’ and this is going to affect the company’s contribution...
Golden Star Wassa Limited (GSWL) has confirmed an attack on its employees and offices at Benso, by a group of armed illegal miners known as galamsey on Thursday 16th March 2023.
The armed men set fire to vehicles, including an ambulance that serves both the community and our employees. They...
Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti have agreed the key terms of a proposed joint venture in Ghana, which could result in the creation of Africa's largest gold mine.
The proposed joint venture would combine Gold Fields' Tarkwa Mine and AngloGold Ashanti's Iduapriem Mine, located near the town of Tarkwa in...