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Fronting of foreigners in mining will not be tolerated — Lands Minister
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (236+ words) The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has cautioned that the government will not tolerate any attempts to front for foreigners under Ghana's newly developed Mining Local Content and Local Participation Policy. Speaking at the opening of…...
Ghana must strengthen mining governance, maximise value - Manhyia North MP
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (320+ words) Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Akwasi Konadu. The Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Akwasi Konadu, has called for stronger governance reforms and increased value addition in Ghana's mining sector following discussions at the 2026 Mining Indaba. In a statement…...
Gov’t draws hard line on fronting as mining reforms deepen
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (290+ words) Government has issued a strong warning against the practice of "fronting" in Ghana's mining sector, declaring it will not tolerate foreign companies using Ghanaian names as mere fronts to secure contracts while retaining control and benefits. Speaking at the maiden…...
Continuous export of raw minerals unacceptable - Mahama
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (230+ words) President John Dramani Mahama has raised serious concerns about Ghana's continued export of minerals in their raw and unprocessed form, warning that the country risks losing significant economic value if the practice persists. According to the President, shipping raw ores…...
Mahama: We're reviewing mining laws to empower local firms
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (286+ words) President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that his administration has begun a comprehensive review of Ghana's mining laws and regulatory systems as part of a broader effort to strengthen local participation in the sector and ensure Ghanaian companies benefit more…...
Ghana is most attractive mining jurisdiction in Africa - Armah-Kofi Buah
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (247+ words) Ghana has solidified its position as Africa's most attractive mining jurisdiction, offering stability, investor-friendly policies, and abundant mineral resources, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, said at the 2026 Mining Indaba. Speaking at the event, the lands minister…...
Mobilise capital to unlock mineral potential in Ghana, Africa – Lands Minister to AFC
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (246+ words) The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to mobilise capital to unlock Ghana's and Africa's vast mineral resources. He made the call during a strategic meeting with the President…...
MIIF CEO champions de-risking and collaboration at African Mining Indaba 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (403+ words) The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Justina Nelson, has called for stronger collaboration, smarter regulation, and catalytic African capital to unlock the next wave of mining projects on the continent. She made these remarks at…...
Ghana engages Afreximbank to advance strategic minerals development
1+ week, 1+ day ago (170+ words) The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Buah (MP) has held a strategic meeting with Mr. Denys Denya, Senior Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), to discuss collaboration on developing Ghana's minerals sector. The strategic…...
Lands Minister leads Ghana delegation to 2026 Mining Indaba in South Africa
1+ week, 2+ day ago (207+ words) The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has arrived in South Africa to lead Ghana's delegation to the 2026 Mining Indaba Conference. According to a statement from the Media Relations…...