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No new mining activities in forest reserves – Emmanuel Armah

Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has firmly committed to preventing new mining operations in the country’s forest reserves, should...

There must be a clear framework for mining operations – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama, has stressed the need for a clearly defined legal framework to govern mining activities in...

Galamsey pit collapse leaves 3 dead in Nkonteng

A tragic incident occurred on Monday, December 16, at Nkonteng near Nkawie in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality, Ashanti Region, when an illegal mining pit,...

Review VAT on exploration, enhance security of mines – Lands Minister on boosting mining sector

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called for a review of Value Added Tax (VAT) on exploration and enhanced...

No thugs are being recruited in Obuasi East – NDC Mining Committee

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mining Committee has firmly denied allegations by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that it is recruiting thugs in the...

Mercury-free machines for mining reportedly arrive in Ghana

It is reported that the government's mercury-free machines to be used for mining in the country have arrived.Per a video circulating on social media,...

Coalition Against Galamsey criticizes National House of Chiefs for rejecting mining ban

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has responded to comments made by the President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, who...

No foreigner has been granted mining concessions without proper consultations – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission has strongly denied allegations made by Yusif Sulemana, the Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, against the Minister of Lands and Natural...

I will take 50% profit for Akufo-Addo – Dormaahene on conditions for mining in his jurisdiction

The Omanhene of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, has announced his intent to invite mining companies into his region...

Companies can only mine in my areas if gov’t receives 50% share in profit – Dormaahene

Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II has announced plans to welcome mining companies into his traditional areas to increase employment opportunities for his...

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