September 20
Ghana: The Fight Against Illegal Mining - the Asantehene's Approach
Amidst the economic crucibles the country faces, illegal mining, which has been a headache for all successive governments over the years, has resurfaced more than ever. Read more »
September 16
Ghana: Combatting Illegal Mining - Stay Away From Galamsey!! ...Chinese Ambassador Admonishes Compatriots
The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Tong Defa, has asked Chinese residents in Ghana to stay away from illegal mining activities in the country popularly called (galamsey). Read more »
Ghana: Chinese Ambassador's Advice Critical to Galamsey Fight
Public anger against illegal mining, otherwise known as galamsey, keeps growing in the country. Read more »
September 12
Ghana: Organised Labour, Associations, CSOs Join Call to Combat Illegal Mining
The demand for an urgent crack down on illegal mining (galamsey) in the country continues to gain momentum by the day, as at least 10 more groups join the advocacy with fresh… Read more »
September 11
Ghana: National Campaign Against Galamsey a Must!!
The Ghanaian Times is highly elated that the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) have joined… Read more »
Ghana: Galamsey Menace - Pressure Mounts On Govt to Combat Illegal Mining ...As Asantehene, Utag, Gba Add Voice for Prompt Action
Pressure is mounting on the government to immediately combat illegal mining (galamsey) as the devastating impact of the practice on river bodies, water supply, environment, health… Read more »
September 10
Ghana: Galamsey Menace - Govt Secures Conviction of 76 Galamseyers, Including 18 Foreigners
Even though there is still room for more to be done in prosecuting illegal mining offences, the state has achieved some success in convictions and sentencing of the accused in… Read more »
September 06
Ghana: Debate On Illegal Mining Activities - ...Majority Leader Appeals to Citizenry
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for the depoliticisation of the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. Read more »
September 03
Ghana: Man Jailed 10 Years for Stealing Mining Equipment
The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced an 18-year-old small-scale miner, Mohammed Razak, to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing mining equipment worth GH¢11,990. Read more »
August 27
Ghana: Birth Defects Link to Heavy Metals, Chemicals Use in Galamsey - Dr Ampomah
The activities of illegal mining commonly known as 'galamsey' has been linked to the increase in birth defects among newborns and infants in the country. Read more »
July 19
Ghana: Newmont Gold to Establish 3 Military Bases in Ahafo Region
NewmontGold, a mining company, has pledged to finance the establishment of three military forward operating bases in the Ahafo Region in order to expedite military response time… Read more »
June 06
Ghana: Retain Part of Profit in Ghana - Asantehene to Mining Companies
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged mining companies to retain part of their profit in the country to help accelerate national development. Read more »
May 30
Ghana: Arrest, Prosecute Galamseyers - Apostle Gyau Obuobi
The General Secretary of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has urged security agencies to arrest and prosecute persons who would be caught engaging in… Read more »
May 24
Ghana: Geag Worried Over Mining in Beleaguered Forest Reserves
Ghana Environmental Advocacy Group (GEAG) has reiteratedits firm opposition to the Minerals Commission's issuance of licenses to companies to mine in the country's already… Read more »
May 09
Ghana: Mercury Elimination Crucial to Ghana
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged small-scale miners to stop applying methods that involve the use of mercury, and adopt modern techniques, to protect human lives… Read more »
April 19
Ghana: Ghana Wins Preliminary Ruling in Cassius Mining $300 Million Int'l Arbitration
An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be… Read more »
January 17
Ghana: Prestea Assembly Members Kick Against Halting of Fgr Bogoso
Concerned assembly members of Prestea-Huney Valley Municipal Assembly in the Western Region have appealed to the government to halt plans to put FGR Bogoso Prestea Mine under what… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Ghana: Govt Will Harness Prospects of Mining Sector to Develop Economy - Baffour-Awuah
The government will continue to harness the prospects of the mining sector to transform the economy and improve livelihoods, the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations and… Read more »
Ghana: Lithium Deal Pro-Ghanaian, Unprecedented ...Lands Minister Explains Agreement to CSOs
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has defended the Ghana-Barari DV lithium agreement, revealing the key components of the deal that makes it… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Ghana: Parliament Urged Not to Ratify Barari Dv Mining Lease Agreement
The Action for Sustainable Development in Africa (MASDA) has called on Parliament not to ratify the Mining Lease Agreement between the government of Ghana and Barari Dv Ghana… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Ghana: Govt Must Pursue Policies to Promote Growth of Mining Industry - GCM
The government must pursue policies that will promote the growth of the mining industry, the President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM), Joshua Mortoti, has stated. Read more »
November 28, 2023
Ghana: SMT Ghana Introduces Hitachi Equipment to Boost Mining Industry
SMT Ghana, official distributor of Hitachi Construction and Mining Equipment (HCME) range, has held an Open Day event to showcase the latest Hitachi product range (Heavy Duty… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Ghana: Govt Must Scrap Taxes On Mining Exploration Activities - Ghana Chamber of Mines
The government must scrap taxes, especially Value Added Tax, on exploration activities to make Ghana's mining sector competitive and attractive to investors, the President of the… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Ghana: Committee Presents Findings On Omni Quarry Explosion
The nine-member committee tasked to investigate the explosion at Omni Quarry, at Kobenaandohkrom in the Shama District, has recommended a cancellation of the company's lease… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Ghana: Lands Minister Leads Govt, Private Sector Delegation to 2023 China Mining Conference On Investment Drive
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, is leading a delegation of government officials and individuals from the private sector, to the 25th China Mining… Read more »