Dr. Kwasi Ampofo, Head of Mining and Metals at Bloomberg NEF in London, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s mining policies to balance the interests of businesses, the government, local communities and the environment.
Speaking at the 12th 'ALUMaT Lecture' to mark 20 years of the University...
By Innocent Samuel APPIAH
In the heart of West Africa, a quiet revolution is taking place. Ghana, a nation once heavily dependent on cocoa and gold exports, is pioneering a transformative approach to poverty reduction through sustainable tourism.
This innovative strategy is not only boosting local incomes but also preserving cultural...
The Chirano Sefwiman Foundation has commissioned two newly-constructed kindergarten blocks for the Paboase and Aboduabo mining communities in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.
The project, valued at GH₵482,000, replaces old, dilapidated structures built decades ago, providing children with a modern and conducive learning environment.
The new facilities are...
A troubling surge of accidents in the country’s mining sector last year has raised serious concerns about safety within the industry.
In 2023, seven workers lost their lives - up from just one fatality recorded the previous year. Furthermore, the number of first-aid Injuries increased from 156 in 2022 to...
The Water Citizens Network and Revenue Mobilisation Africa have called for action against the devastating impact of illegal mining and corporate exploitation on Ghana’s environment and communities.
Marking the Week Against Water Privatisation, the two organizations condemned the environmental degradation caused by illegal mining, known locally as “galamsey,” as well...
By Grace QUAYE
In a significant development for both its financial and cultural sectors, Ghana has introduced the Ghana Gold Coin, a new currency that represents more than just an economic tool—it is a symbol of the country's rich heritage, unity, and a tribute to the economic value of gold.
During...
By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY
The government, it seems, has greenlit the sale of Newmont's assets to Chinese investors for a staggering US$1billion. This decision, ostensibly made for an additional US$150 million above what indigenous investors, backed by local funds offered, raises profound questions about the nation's economic strategy and its...
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) hosted the highly successful second MIIF Stakeholder Conference at the Marriott Bonvoy Hotel on 15th October 2024.
The event, themed “Minerals Value Addition and Value Chain Development – Essential Tools for Ghana’s Development,” provided a crucial platform for discussions on enhancing Ghana’s mining sector...
By Nick OPOKU
Ghana is Africa's largest producer of gold and one of the world's largest. Gold plays a critical role in Ghana's economy; contributing nearly half of the country's exports in 2023, according to central bank data.
Illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), however, continues to wreak havoc on the environment,...
In response to the reported US$1billion sale of Newmont’s Akyem gold mine to China’s Zijin Mining Group, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is calling for significant constitutional amendments to safeguard the nation’s natural resources.
The IEA describes the deal as “flawed in several respects, inimical to Ghana’s interest and...