June 27, 2022
Ghana: Ban On Illegal Mining Receives Applause
The Country Director, Ghana, of the Africa Institute of Small Scale Mining, Abdul -Salam Yussif, has lauded the President, Nana Akufo-Addo for the government's bold policy of… Read more »
Ghana: 'Galamsey Must Halt to Safeguard Environment'
The activities of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, must be completely halted in the country to safeguard lands, water bodies and forests, Mr Collins Oppong - Kyekyeku,… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Ghana: Operation Halt II Team Arrests 26'galamseyers' At Patase
The Operation Halt II team has on Monday arrested 26 suspects, found operating at an illegal mining site, popularly known as galamsey, and also engaging in other poor environmental… Read more »
May 23, 2022
Ghana: Court Orders Arrest of Mining Contractor Over Failing to Pay Workers SSNIT Contribution
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has secured a bench warrant from the Kenyasi District Circuit Court for the arrest of one Samuel Ameku, a mining contractor… Read more »
May 20, 2022
Ghana: Mine Health, Safety Officers Update Knowledge
Over 40 health and safety officers from various mining firms have began a five -day training programme to enhance and update their knowledge on modernFirst Aid procedures. Read more »
Ghana: Mahama - NDC Will Vigorously Oppose Agyapa Royalties Deal
Former President John Mahama has reiterated his opposition to the Agyapa minerals royalties deal. Read more »
May 19, 2022
Ghana: Ghana Chamber of Mines Pledges Collaboration to Promote Sustainable Mining in Wa
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says it would collaborate with the Burkina Faso Chamber of Mines to promote sustainable and responsible mining in Economic Community of West African… Read more »
May 13, 2022
Ghana: Chifeng Gold Group Pledges to Invest to Expand Wassa Mine
The new owners of Golden Star Resources Limited, Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Limited, has pledged to inject more capital into the operations of the Wassa mine. Read more »
Ghana: We Don't Condone Illegal Mining - Adamus Resources Ltd
Adamus Resources Limited, a mining company operating in the country, has stated that it would not engage, support, or condone illegal mining in its host communities. Read more »
Ghana: Let's Amend Minerals, Mining Act to Enhance Accountability, Transparency - Josef Froko
The Legal Affairs Manager of the Minerals Commission, Mr Josef Iroko, has advocated a legislative framework for the disclosure of mining activities and the amendment of the… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Ghana: Mine Workers' Union Honours Vice President of Gold Star Resources
The Ghana Mine Workers' Union of TUC has honoured Mr Shadrach Adjetey Sowah, the Vice President of Support Services at Golden Star Resources and Managing Director of Wassa Mine for… Read more »
Ghana: Social Partners Must Work to End Casual Work, Others in Mining Sector - Gmwu General Secretary
The Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU) says social partners must come together to fight the non-standard forms of employment approach being adopted by employers in the mining sector. Read more »