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Communities to gain licensing power under Ghana's mining reforms - Lands Minister
2+ hour ago (34+ words) Mining companies applying for licences in Ghana will be required to secure recommendations from host communities before their applications can be considered by central authorities, under proposed reforms to the country’s mining laws....
Illegal miners allegedly invade cocoa farms, only water source in Ahafo Ano South
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (30+ words) Some illegal miners have allegedly invaded River Supong at Domeabra, the only source of potable water for over 10 communities in the Ahafo Ano South District of the Ashanti Region....
VALCO expands into high-value aluminium production for local and European markets
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (13+ words) GhanaWeb...
Cabinet approves mining law amendment, limits leases to 20 years - Lands Minister
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (45+ words) The government is seking to reduce the maximum duration of mining leases from 30 years to 20 years under proposed amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as part of efforts to ensure the country derives greater value from its mineral…...
'Era of impunity over' - Lands Minister warns illegal miners
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (25+ words) Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has declared that the era of impunity in Ghana's fight against illegal mining is over....
Deputy Minister calls for reclamation bonds to protect Ghana's mining sector
9+ hour, 37+ min ago (32+ words) The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, has advocated for mandatory reclamation bonds and the deployment of more district-level engineers to strengthen mining regulation and environmental protection....
EU bans purchase and import of Sudanese gold in bid to curb war economy
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (27+ words) The European Union is banning the purchase, import and transfer of Sudanese gold in a bid to curb sources of financing for the country’s devastating conflict....
'West Africa loses $88.6bn yearly to illicit flows' - Ato Forson
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (11+ words) GhanaWeb...
Council of State petitioned against Gold Fields lease denial
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (44+ words) The controversy surrounding the possible non-renewal of Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s mining lease in Tarkwa has taken a new turn, with a petition to the Council of State warning that the move could destabilize local businesses and damage Ghana’s investment…...