56 m. ago Man shot dead, another injured over missing mining equipment

A violent clash over a missing pumping machine used in illegal mining has left one dead and another seriously injured in the Sui Electoral Area of the Sehwi Wiawso Municipality of the Western North Region. The incident occurred after a man identified only as Vincent, allegedly confronted two individuals- Prince Armah and another known as […]

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82 m. ago Akyem Wenchi galamsey pit disaster : Search ends, no bodies found

The search for victims believed to be trapped in a collapsed galamsey pit at Akyem Wenchi in the Denkyembour District of the Eastern Region has officially ended, with no bodies found. Rescue efforts led by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), in collaboration with local residents, were carried out over several days following the pit […]

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6 h. ago Defence Minister rewards soldier who rejected ‘galamsey bribe’

The Minister for Defence, Dr Omane Boamah, has rewarded Lance Corporal Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, the young Ghanaian soldier who was recently honoured and promoted by the Ghana Armed Forces for his patriotic act of rejecting a bribe to permit illegal mining at the Bibiani Gold Mines. At an all-ranks durbar held for officers, soldiers and […]

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7 h. ago BCM Group, WADICO sign strategic cooperation agreement to advance Oil Shale development

BCM Group is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Al Wadi Al Gadid for Mineral Resources and Oil Shale (WADICO), marking a significant step toward the development and advancement of oil shale resources.

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23 h. ago Calls for my removal biggest joke – Hannah Bissiw denies wrongdoing in Ablekuma North rerun fallout

The Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund, Dr. Hanna Bisiw-Kotei, has dismissed calls by the Minority in Parliament for her removal following remarks she made about the violence during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

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23 h. ago 4 dead, scores trapped as mining pit collapses in Akyem Wenchi

Emergency response teams are continuing rescue efforts in Akyem Wenchi, Denkyembour District, after the collapse of a mining pit that killed four people and left approximately 20 others trapped underground on Tuesday, July 16, 2025.

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28 h. ago E&P and Azumah Resources dispute poses economic, legal and political risks – Minority

The unresolved standoff between E&P and Azumah Resources over the Black Volta gold mine is already affecting Ghana’s economy and international image, according to the Minority in Parliament. 

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57 h. ago Heath Goldfields Ltd appoints Patrick Appiah Mensah as Managing Director of Bogoso Prestea Gold Mine

Heath Goldfields Ltd has announced the appointment of Mr. Patrick Appiah Mensah as the Managing Director of the Bogoso Prestea Gold Mine, effective immediately. This executive leadership appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to restart operations and restore the mine as a benchmark for responsible and sustainable gold mining in Ghana. Mr. […]

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67 h. ago Cameroon’s Biya, 92, brushes off health fears in bid for new term

In June 2004, on returning from yet another extended stay abroad, Cameroon President Paul Biya came down from his plane and poked fun at rumours he was dead.

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3 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Second half brilliance against Tanzania takes Black Queens to quarter

The Queens were held 1-1 at half time but scored three times in the second 45 minutes to reach the last eight and set up a clash against Algeria.

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3 d. ago Okada rider dies after alleged assault by galamsey taskforce at Amenam

A 29-year-old okada rider, identified as Kwasi Isaac, has reportedly died after being brutally assaulted by members of an illegal mining (galamsey) taskforce at Akyem Amenam near New Abirem in the Birim North Municipality of the Eastern Region.

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3 d. ago AngloGold Ashanti commissions Obuasi Robotics Centre to shape aspiring STEM entrepreneurs and innovators

AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine, has commissioned a GHS8.4 million state-of-the-art robotics centre to foster innovation and skills development among the youth in the Obuasi enclave. The Obuasi Robotic Centre is equipped with modern lab compartments to provide learners with ideation to execution support in engineering, coding, and problem-solving innovation. The intervention is aimed at transforming […]

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4 d. ago Palmer inspires Chelsea to victory over PSG to claim Club World Cup

Cole Palmer inspired a stunning Chelsea performance as they downed European champions Paris St-Germain to win the first edition of the newly expanded Club World Cup. The England attacking midfielder scored twice and set up a brilliant third goal for new signing Joao Pedro in a comprehensive 3-0 win over in-form PSG at the MetLife […]

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4 d. ago WAFCON 2024: We have ‘good options in attack’ – Bjorkegren backs Queens to improve goalscoring

The Queens who have registered over 30 shots in their opening two games, have scored once in the continental event.

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4 d. ago Ghana Armed Forces promotes young soldier who rejected galamsey bribe

Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, the young Ghanaian soldier who gained national recognition for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners, has been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the Ghana Armed Forces.  

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5 d. ago President of Concerned Small Scale Miners refutes allegations of intervening in Anti

President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has described as misleading reports of his intervention in pleading for clemency for miners invading the Desiri Forest of the Ahafo Ano North District in Ashanti Region. According to him, he had only inquired about the police operations, leading to his arrest. In a […]

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6 d. ago Ablekuma North rerun: I don’t feel sorry for Hawa Koomson, she deserves it – Hannah Bissiw

The Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund says she has no sympathy for former Awutu Senya MP Hawa Koomson after she was reportedly assaulted during the Ablekuma North rerun.

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6 d. ago Dr. Hanna Bissiw justifies attack on Hawa Koomson, says “violence begets violence”

Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw, CEO of the Minerals Development Fund and National Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has defended the assault on former Fisheries Minister Hawa Koomson during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, asserting that “violence begets violence.” Her comments follow chaotic scenes at the St. Peter’s Society Methodist Church polling station, […]

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6 d. ago World Bank ranks Ghana low at 29th position with debt policy and management score

The bottom five nations in SSA were Malawi (2.0), Sao Tome and Principe (2.0), Eritrea (1.5), South Sudan (1.5) and Sudan (1.5).

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6 d. ago Debt policy and management score: World Bank ranks Ghana low at 29th position

The bottom five nations in SSA were Malawi (2.0), Sao Tome and Principe (2.0), Eritrea (1.5), South Sudan (1.5) and Sudan (1.5).

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