Tag: Mining
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is Special Guest for 2024 African Mining Conference in Accra
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will be the special guest at the 17th edition of the West African Mining and Power Conference and...
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Mahama promises to bring onboard traditional leaders in granting of mining licenses
The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to involve traditional leaders in the crucial process of granting...