58 h. ago U.S. Commerce flags Ghana’s new mining policy, port delays affecting American firms

Senior officials from the United States Department of Commerce have raised concerns over Ghana’s mining regulations, investor-related bottlenecks, and the status of Ghanaian students in the U.S. during a meeting with Ghana’s Ambassador to Washington, Victor Emmanuel Smith.

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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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5 d. ago China Deepens Mining Cooperation with Ghana Through Technology Transfer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-deepens-mining-cooperation-with-ghana-through-technology-transfer/China is strengthening its cooperation with Ghana in the mining sector, with a strong focus on technology transfer, responsible investment and building sustainable industrial capacity to help the country maximize economic benefits from its mineral resources. Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, outlined this commitment during a three day training workshop organized by the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-deepens-mining-cooperation-with-ghana-through-technology-transfer/

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5 d. ago ElectroChem names Francis Buamah as new CEO to drive next phase of growth

ElectroChem Ghana Ltd., Africa’s largest salt mine and a subsidiary of the McDan Group, has appointed Francis Buamah as its new Chief Executive Officer following approval by the company’s Board.

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6 d. ago Minority accuses state of legitimising illegal gold and environmental destruction

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the state of legitimising illegal gold mining and worsening environmental destruction, warning that Ghana risks becoming a conduit for illegally mined gold.

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7 d. ago MIIF and Gold Fields Explore Investment Partnerships in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/miif-and-gold-fields-explore-investment-partnerships-in-ghana/Gold Fields Ghana executives met Minerals Income Investment Fund officials Wednesday to discuss operational insights, investment opportunities and collaboration areas as the mining giant highlighted its substantial contribution to Ghana’s economy. The December 18 engagement at MIIF headquarters centered on Gold Fields’ operations accounting for 31 percent of the company’s global production, underscoring Ghana’s strategic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/miif-and-gold-fields-explore-investment-partnerships-in-ghana/

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8 d. ago MIIF, Gold Fields executives hold strategic talks on potential investment opportunities

Executives of Gold Fields Ghana have met with their counterparts at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF or the Fund) to discuss the operations of the company, potential investment opportunities for the Fund, and areas of collaboration.  The discussions held on December 18, 2025, highlighted the critical role of Gold Fields’ investments in Ghana which accounts for 31% of Gold Fields’ global production.   The delegation from Gold Fields Ghana Ltd was led […]

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9 d. ago AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine donates fire tender to boost emergency response in municipality

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has presented a new fire tender to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Obuasi, a move company officials say is crucial to improving emergency response and safeguarding lives and property in the municipality. The donation forms part of the mining company’s broader commitment to safety and community resilience under its corporate social responsibility initiatives. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Managing Director of AGA Obuasi Mine, Samuel Pobee, said the intervention became necessary due to the deteriorating state of the Fire Service’s existing fire tender, which was no longer fit for rapid or effective emergency operations.

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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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1 week ago Asante Gold Increases Private Placement to 156 Million Canadian Dollars for Mine Development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-increases-private-placement-to-156-million-canadian-dollars-for-mine-development/Asante Gold Corporation has increased its previously announced bought deal private placement to 156 million Canadian dollars through BMO Capital Markets (BMO), with proceeds designated for continued development at the Bibiani and Chirano gold mines in Ghana. The company announced on December 16, 2025, that it will issue 97.5 million common shares at 1.60 Canadian […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-increases-private-placement-to-156-million-canadian-dollars-for-mine-development/

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1 week ago Chamber of Mines urges caution over proposed mineral royalty reforms

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for broader stakeholder engagement before government proceeds with a proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) to introduce a new sliding-scale mineral royalty regime, warning that the draft policy could undermine the competitiveness and long-term sustainability of the country’s mining sector.

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1 week ago Ghana Chamber of mines warns proposed gold royalty hike could harm industry

Ken Ashigbey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has cautioned that a proposed increase in gold royalties from 5% to between 5% and 11% could have a “debilitating impact” on the sector if rushed to Parliament without extensive stakeholder engagement. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show on Wednesday, Ashigbey highlighted that Ghana’s current corporate tax regime already makes the effective tax burden on gold miners one of the highest in Africa.

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1 week ago Black Volta Crisis Exposes Security Gaps in Upper West Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-volta-crisis-exposes-security-gaps-in-upper-west-region/What was once a lifeline for fishing, farming, and cross border trade is rapidly becoming a frontline of lawlessness. Along stretches of the Black Volta in Ghana’s Upper West Region, armed illegal miners are operating with boldness that local authorities describe as unprecedented undermining environmental safety, border security, and confidence in the state’s ability to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-volta-crisis-exposes-security-gaps-in-upper-west-region/

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1 week ago Affirm saltpond as host of Ghana’s first lithium mine, MSDA urges government

The Mfantseman–Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA) has called on Parliament and the Government to formally affirm Saltpond as the exclusive location of Ghana’s first lithium-producing mine in any new lithium agreement. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President of MSDA, Osagyefo Ernest De-Graft Egyir, stressed that the Ewoyaa Lithium Project is “officially and exclusively located at Saltpond” in the Central Region and falls entirely within the jurisdiction of the Mfantseman Municipality. “The Ewoyaa Lithium Project is located at Saltpond and nowhere else. Saltpond is the sole confirmed host community of Ghana’s first lithium-producing mine,” he stated.

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1 week ago Minerals Income Investment Fund CEO Urges Deeper Gender Inclusion in Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minerals-income-investment-fund-ceo-urges-deeper-gender-inclusion-in-mining/Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Chief Executive Officer Justina Nelson has called for deeper gender inclusion equity and empowerment across Ghana’s mining value chain at Women in Mining Ghana (WIM Ghana) 10th anniversary celebration in Accra. She argued on December 11 2025 that a more inclusive sector will advance gender equity while strengthening productivity innovation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minerals-income-investment-fund-ceo-urges-deeper-gender-inclusion-in-mining/

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2 w. ago Concerned Residents Declare Readiness To Face Nana Ntaboa Prah IV In Court

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/concerned-residents-declare-readiness-to-face-nana-ntaboa-prah-iv-in-court/Concerned residents and citizens of the Prestea in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region have announced their readiness to face their traditional ruler, Nana Ntaboa Prah IV, in court on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Information available to this news outlet indicates that a large section of the Prestea community, including laid-off mine workers, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/concerned-residents-declare-readiness-to-face-nana-ntaboa-prah-iv-in-court/

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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 Chamber of Mines reiterates the need for policy consistency in mining sector

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has renewed its call for stable and predictable mining policies, emphasising that long-term investment and sustainable industry growth depend heavily on policy consistency. The appeal was made during the 11th Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA) held at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra.

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2 w. ago Parliament to revise all mineral royalties; lithium deal withdrawn in the interim – Ayariga

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says the government’s decision to withdraw the lithium mining agreement is part of a broader plan to overhaul Ghana’s mineral royalty regime and link it directly to world market prices. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga explained that commodity prices have shifted significantly since the original agreement was brought before the House, making the fixed royalty structure outdated and unattractive for investors.

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