5 h. ago Dr. Musah Abdulai: If the Chief Justice returns: Will it lead to reset, redemption, or rupture?

I am not a lawyer or a politician. I am an engineer working in the mining industry. I don’t know the law and so I should not be held in contempt. I study my slopes, geological structures, weaknesses in rock masses, measure stress points, and ensure every load-bearing element can do its job, etc. The […]

Politics

13 h. ago Simons vindicated by Azumah but demands critical answers from EBID

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

Politics

13 h. ago Bright Simons responds to Azumah Resources’ statement dissociating itself from him

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

Politics

13 h. ago Azumah Resources rejects political motive claims, confirms EBID talks started in 2023

In a carefully worded public statement, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has confirmed that the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) was engaged in discussions to support the Black Volta Gold Project as early as 2023 — a critical clarification that challenges ongoing claims that the financing was politically engineered following Ghana’s 2024 elections.

Politics

14 h. 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 […]

Sport

61 h. ago EPC contract central to govt’s mining agreement structure – Bright Simons

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has highlighted the pivotal role of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract in the structuring of a recent mining agreement involving the Ghanaian government and private partners.

Politics

62 h. ago Bright Simons accuses ECOWAS Bank of misleading public in Black Volta Gold Deal

IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons has made startling allegations against the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). He claimed the institution deliberately misled the public regarding the controversial Black Volta gold deal. The policy analyst made these claims during an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile program on Saturday. Simons highlighted what he finds as […]

Politics

4 d. ago Resolve your gold mine feud within 7 days – Minister orders Azumah Resources, Engineers & Planners

The future of Ghana's highly anticipated $100 million Black Volta Gold Project hangs in the balance as the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has issued a stern ultimatum to the two companies embroiled in a dispute over its acquisition.

Politics

4 d. ago Minister orders Engineers & Planners, Azumah Resources, to quash gold mine feud within 7 days

The future of Ghana's highly anticipated $100 million Black Volta Gold Project hangs in the balance as the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has issued a stern ultimatum to the two companies embroiled in a dispute over its acquisition.

Politics

4 d. ago Civil Engineers and Building Contractors praise Polytank for sustained industrial support

The Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG) has lauded Polytank Ghana for its sustained contribution to the construction industry. At its 16th Annual General Meeting held under the theme “Strengthening the Local Construction Industry for Sustainable Growth, the civil engineers and building contractors highlighted Polytank’s reliability, long-lasting performance, and relevance in […]

Events

6 d. ago E&P’s $250m funding promise was just talk, says Azumah Resources

Azumah Resources Ghana Limited has dismissed as baseless and misleading claims made by Engineers & Planners (E&P) regarding funding commitments for the Black Volta Gold Project.

Politics

6 d. ago We won’t be distracted by noise – Azumah Resources blasts E&P in escalating Gold Mine row

Black Volta proje Azumah Resources Ghana Limited has pushed back against Engineers & Planners (E&P) in the ongoing dispute over the Black Volta Gold Project.

Politics

6 d. ago ECG deploys emergency teams to stabilise power supply in Obuasi

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has deployed two standby emergency teams, each made up of five engineers and technicians, to be stationed at the Obuasi Bulk Supply Point (BSP). This is coordinated response to recent power supply disruptions affecting Obuasi and surrounding communities. It follows an emergency technical meeting convened between ECG Ashanti Sub-Transmission […]

Politics

6 d. ago Academic City celebrates pioneering AI and Robotics graduates

Vice President, Institutional Advancement at the Academic City, Engineer Dr Lucy Agyapong has marked a significant milestone as Academic City University.

Sport

6 d. ago Engineers & Planners defends $100m Azumah gold mine acquisition, dismisses political claims

Engineers & Planners (E&P), the Ghanaian firm at the center of a gold mine acquisition, has clarified what it calls “misleading and false claims” regarding its purchase of Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd, a gold concession in the Upper West Region formerly owned by Australian interests.

Politics

6 d. ago Full text: Engineers & Planners responds to $100m Azumah Resources gold mine deal

The government of Ghana gave a lease to Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd in respect of a gold concession in the Upper West Region in 1992. The company is owned by an Australian company. From 1992 till 2022, the company was unable to commence any significant exploration activities on the land, contrary to the terms of the lease agreement.

Economics

6 d. ago E&P is yet to demonstrate ability to fund full development of Black Volta Gold Project – Azumah Resources

Azumah Resources Ghana Limited has disputed Engineers & Planners’ (E&P) claim of securing the Black Volta Gold Project. According to Azumah, E&P is yet to demonstrate their ability to fund the full development of the Black Volta Gold Project. A statement released by the company said as at the time it sought to maximise the […]

Politics

7 d. ago Sam Jonah’s full speech at $100m facility signing between Engineers & Planners and EBID

Here's businessman Sam Jonah's full speech during the celebration of the $100m facility signing between Engineers & Planners and EBID on July 7, 2025.

Politics

7 d. ago Sam Jonah’s full speech at $100m facility signing between E&P and EBID

Here's businessman Sam Jonah's full speech during the celebration of the $100m facility signing between Engineers & Planners and EBID on July 7, 2025.

Politics

7 d. ago EBID and Engineers & Planners seal $100m Black Volta Gold Project deal

A new era for Ghana’s mining sector was officially ushered in on Monday, July 7, as Engineers & Planners (E&P), a Ghanaian-owned powerhouse, and the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) formalised a $100 million Acquisition Facility Agreement. This landmark deal is set to finance E&P’s purchase of the Black Volta Gold Project, a […]

Economics