Ghana’s Iron Ore Potential and the new find in the Oti Region: “We need to manage expectations” – Henry Antwi
Board Chair of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) and MP for Yendi, Hon. Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama recently assured the people of Dagbon that before...
Proper regulation of the mining sector needs integrity – Samuel Jinapor
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel Abu Jinapor has called on all stakeholders of the mining sector to put hands on deck and ensure proper regulation...
Government of Ghana rolls out 6 Community Mining Schemes – 31,000 direct and indirect jobs expected
Government has launched six community mining schemes in the so called “galamsey” endemic areas of the country to address the issue of illegal mining. The schemes, which are being...
Ghana’s mineral resource potential promoted to investors in Dubai
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and some agencies of government have showcased the various investment opportunities in the mining sector of the country at the World Expo...
Nigeria sets up a Fire Assay Laboratory in Kaduna – Op-Ed
INTRODUCTION While West Africa has become the new world class mining province, Nigeria is setting the stage to leading Africa in the Gold industry. The country may...
Ghanaians to assume greater space in mining in the country – Hon. Samuel Abdulai Jinapor
Government is committed to indigenizing mining to ensure the country benefits fully from the sector, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, said this yesterday. To...
Contract Mining (Surface Operations) now exclusive for Ghanaians — Minerals Commission reforms on local content
The surface operations work in contract mining is now the preserve of Ghanaians, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Commission, Mr Martin Kwaku Ayisi, has said. According...
MINERALS COMMISSION TO START CERTIFICATION OF GEOLOGISTS IN 2022
In 2022, the Ghana Minerals Commission will start Geology and Geotechnical Competency Examinations for personnel in mining, mining related and exploration companies. This was communicated to the industry in...
GIISDEC to commence the biggest natural resource exploration programme – GIISDEC Board Chair
Board Chair of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) and MP for Yendi, Hon. Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama has assured the people of Dagbon that before...
Bono, Bono East and Ahafo are winning the fight against Galamsey.
Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Abraham Otabil, has said illegal mining activities in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions have declined...
AMN Co-Founder honoured at Ghana Chamber of Mines Awards
A co-founder of the Accra Mining Network (AMN), Georgette Barnes Sakyi-Addo on Friday November 19, 2021, received an honorary award from the Ghana Chamber of Mines. Georgette was awarded...
Newmont’s Enviable Footprints in Ghana: 1800 jobs in the Offing .
Not only does Newmont have the largest gold reserve base in the industry, which is underpinned by world class ore bodies in top tier mining provinces and jurisdictions, the...