3 d. ago Minerals Commission Board member warns Blue Water Guards against bribes

A Minerals Commission Board member has cautioned Blue Water Guards to reject bribes from galamsey operators and focus on their duties.

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4 d. ago Minerals Commission, Chamber of Mines call for responsible partnership as Ghana

The Minerals Commission and the Ghana Chamber of Mines have reaffirmed the need for responsible investment, genuine partnerships and stronger local value creation as Ghana and China continue to deepen cooperation in the mining sector.

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9 d. ago Minerals Commission Commends Zijin Golden Ridge for Sustainable Mining Practices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minerals-commission-commends-zijin-golden-ridge-for-sustainable-mining-practices/The Minerals Commission praised Zijin Golden Ridge Limited on December 18, 2025, for adhering to high standards of sustainable and responsible mining at the Akyem gold operation in New Abirem, urging continued engagement with host communities. Regina Abbey, Principal Inspector at the Koforidua office, stated initial skepticism about the transition eased following observation of Zijin’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minerals-commission-commends-zijin-golden-ridge-for-sustainable-mining-practices/

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9 d. ago Minerals Commission applauds Zijin for commitment to sustainable mining

Zijin Golden Ridge Limited has received strong commendation from the Koforidua Division of the Minerals Commission for its commitment to high standards of sustainable and responsible mining. The Commission has also urged the company to continue engaging its host communities to ensure peaceful coexistence. Speaking at the company’s End-of-Year Stakeholder Dinner, the Principal Inspector of […]

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1 week ago 9 forest reserves reclaimed from illegal miners – Forestry Commission

Nine forest reserves have been rescued from the control of illegal miners as general improvement in the fight against illegal mining in the country is recorded in forest reserves, according to the Forestry Commission. 

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1 week ago China pledges stronger support for Ghana’s drive toward sustainable mining

China has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Ghana to advance sustainable and responsible mining as part of ongoing cooperation in the minerals sector.

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2 w. ago Chamber of Mines thanks government for scrapping VAT on exploration

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has expressed profound appreciation to the Government of Ghana for scrapping Value Added Tax (VAT) on exploration activities, an intervention the industry describes as timely, strategic, and essential for sustaining the country’s long-term mineral potential.

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2 w. ago Pass Minerals Revenue Management Act – Chamber of Mines president urges government

The President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Mr. Michael Edem Akafia, has called on government to urgently pass a Minerals Revenue Management Act to ensure greater transparency, accountability, and sustainable use of Ghana’s mineral wealth.

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2 w. ago Minerals Development Fund implements environmentally sustainable, profitable initiative for small

The Minerals Development Fund (MDF) has launched an environmentally sustainable mining initiative to reduce water and land degradation in small-scale mining.

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