The Minerals Development Fund has reiterated its commitment to driving sustainable development in mining communities. Established by Act 912, the fund is responsible for the development of mining communities. In a New Year message, Administrator of the fund, Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, assured commitment to delivering on their mandate. “We remain committed to protecting our…
The United Cadres Front (UCF) has called on stakeholders across the country to remain vigilant and proactive in supporting the government’s Reset Agenda, while pressing for swift and decisive action against corruption and illegal mining. Speaking at the 44th anniversary commemoration of the 31st December 1981 Revolution in Ada in the Greater Accra Region on…
A task force from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has disrupted and halted widespread illegal mining activities in Kwabeng, Atiwa West District, Eastern Region. The operation, carried out on Sunday, December 21, targeted an illegal mining site located behind the dormitory of Kwabeng Anglican Senior High School, following intelligence on escalating environmental destruction…
Contribution of Gold Small-Scale Mining Sub-Sector The small-scale mining sector contributes approximately 35% of all gold produced in Ghana. The sector has seen significant growth over the past two decades due to increased participation across the length and breadth of the country. Artisanal mining currently employs at least 1.5 million people directly and indirectly. Environmental…
The Minister for Mines and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, says Ghana cannot fully benefit from its mineral resource endowment if the country fails to develop its own mining technologies. Samuel Abu Jinapor who said this at the 8th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference in Tarkwa said although Ghana as far as the…
The Nkawie Circuit Court has remanded 13 alleged illegal miners for unlawful entry and mining in the Jimmirah Forest Reserve at Amangoase in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The miners have been accused of mining in the forest reserve, which is currently undergoing afforestation. Compartment 18 of the Jimmirah Forest Reserve, according…
Parliament unanimously ratified the Mining Lease granted by the Government to Ghana Bauxite Company to mine bauxite at Awaso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. This followed a joint Parliamentary Committee of Mines and Energy and Lands and Forestry presenting its report to the House on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024….
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to include traditional leaders in the crucial process of granting mining licences if he emerges victorious as president in the upcoming December elections. Mr. Mahama said the inclusion of traditional leaders in the licencing process will be a great leap toward resolving…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has inaugurated the Himang Ankobrah Community Mining Scheme (CMS) in the Prestea-Huni Valley District of the Western Region. This latest commissioning brings the total number of officially launched CMS concessions to twenty-five (25) nationwide. The Himang Ankobrah concession, which is the third in the constituency,…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samu el A. Jinapor, reiterated the pivotal role of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business in enhancing bilateral and trade relations between Ghana and Canada, particularly in the extractive sector. Delivering an address at the 25th annual African Mining Breakfast and the 22nd annual Investing in African Mining Seminar…
