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Volta Rep. on Council of State pitches Lithium, Green Investments to US Multibillionaire
52+ min ago (325+ words) GBC Ghana Online Volta Rep. on Council of State pitches Lithium, Green Investments to US Multibillionaire Dr Rochon, is the founder of Richmont, a private investment and business holding company. He has over 40 years experience in finance, business strategy, investment,…...
Gold mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing at least 30 miners
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (304+ words) At least 30 miners died and an unspecified number sustained injuries after a catastrophic gold mine collapse on Tuesday in the western region of the Central African Republic. The incident took place in the Abba area of the Nana-Mambere prefecture, leaving…...
Adamus Resources rejects revocation of mining leases
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (375+ words) Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the revocation of its mining leases by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, describing the decision as unlawful and contrary to procedures established under Ghana’s mining laws. The company says it…...
Berekum residents demand end to mining as galamsey pollutes Amoma River, destroys farmlands
1+ week, 2+ day ago (910+ words) Report by Daniel Donkor The people of Berekum and adjoining communities have delivered an uncompromising message to government, mining regulators and all prospective miners: they want no form of mining on their lands. Hundreds of residents, farmers, youth groups, traditional…...
14 suspected illegal miners killed in South Africa dump site collapse, police say
1+ week, 2+ day ago (156+ words) A catastrophic mine dump collapse in South Africa’s North West province has claimed the lives of 14 suspected illegal miners. The disaster occurred on Monday night near Rustenburg. Police have launched an official investigation into the incident. The site was actively…...
Ghana’s gold reserves rise to US$13.8bn under Mahama – Sammy Gyamfi
1+ week, 4+ day ago (298+ words) The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says Ghana’s gold reserves have risen from US$8.9 billion to US$13.8 billion under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on X Spaces on Sunday, August 9, 2026, Mr…...
Berekum residents to protest over alleged destruction linked to illegal mining
1+ week, 5+ day ago (628+ words) Report by Daniel Donkor Residents of the Berekum East and West Municipalities in Ghana’s Bono Region are set to stage a major demonstration on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, against illegal mining widely known as galamsey as outrage intensifies over the destruction of…...
Minority rejects ratification of six mining leases, cites constitutional and legal concerns
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (544+ words) The Ranking Member on Parliament‘s Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has accused the Majority and government of undermining Parliament’s constitutional oversight role by approving what he described as defective mining lease agreements. Addressing the Parliamentary…...
Mining Is More Than Minerals: Why Gender Mainstreaming in Extractives Journalism Matters
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (304+ words) “Mining is more than minerals. It’s central to Ghana’s economy as well as the whole community. But ethical leadership and inclusive development are very essential, and so we need to balance economic growth with social and environmental responsibility.” — Rev. Dr....
Gov't steps up ecotourism investment as fight against illegal mining intensifies
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (323+ words) By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Forestry Commission, is rolling out major upgrades to ecotourism facilities across Ghana’s national parks and resource reserves as part of a broader strategy to protect…...